A Life Shaped by Form and Instruction James Darrell Northrup Weeks lived a life deeply rooted in the academic and creative landscapes of California and beyond. Born in Oakland, United States of America, in 1922, he was the son of Anson Weeks and Ruth Daly, both of whom were musicians. This early connection to rhythm and melody likely informed his approach to the canvas. After graduating from Lowell High School in 1940, he began his studies at the California School of Fine Arts. His education was briefly interrupted by service in the US Air Force during World War II, but he returned to his st…