John Holyfield Art Gallery
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Born and raised in Clarksburg, West Virginia, John Holyfield was orphaned and reared by his grandmothers. Early in childhood, his interest in art was evident. Encouraged by teachers, family and friends, he studied art throughout school and went on to Howard University and the university of D.C. to major in graphic design. John's interests, however, soon switched to the finer arts. Realizing the appeal of his works, he entered the art market and has become a leading African-American artist.
John's work has a strong southern folksy feel, capturing the essence of rural life. John paints with the maturity of a much older artist through the use of images that seem from an era past, yet with timeless messages.
John's main themes are family, spirituality, and culture. For much of the subject matter, he draws from his family members, childhood memories and stories from his grandmothers.
His grandmothers are his greatest inspirations; which explains the repetition of women in his works. Growing up a Baptist, he was captivated by the church and often depicts church scenes and images dealing with spirituality. Most memorable were the choir and the music; which are also repeated themes. John sensed, early on, that being black was something unique and special. he noticed that aspects such as music, spirituality, heritage, ways and traditions set his race apart from others. and he felt compelled to capture this experience, visually, on canvas.
Such artists as Ernie Barnes, Norman Rockwell, and Frederic Leighton inspire John's style. Like Barnes, his compositions are full fo movement and his characters elongated and fluid. Most of his paintings, at a glance, tell a story or create a scenario. This style of visual story-telling is similar to Rockwell. John's dramatic use of light and shadows within his images is a direct influence of Leighton.
Browse and enjoy the great African American Art work from one of Today's most collected African American Artists, John Holyfield.
John's work has a strong southern folksy feel, capturing the essence of rural life. John paints with the maturity of a much older artist through the use of images that seem from an era past, yet with timeless messages.
John's main themes are family, spirituality, and culture. For much of the subject matter, he draws from his family members, childhood memories and stories from his grandmothers.
His grandmothers are his greatest inspirations; which explains the repetition of women in his works. Growing up a Baptist, he was captivated by the church and often depicts church scenes and images dealing with spirituality. Most memorable were the choir and the music; which are also repeated themes. John sensed, early on, that being black was something unique and special. he noticed that aspects such as music, spirituality, heritage, ways and traditions set his race apart from others. and he felt compelled to capture this experience, visually, on canvas.
Such artists as Ernie Barnes, Norman Rockwell, and Frederic Leighton inspire John's style. Like Barnes, his compositions are full fo movement and his characters elongated and fluid. Most of his paintings, at a glance, tell a story or create a scenario. This style of visual story-telling is similar to Rockwell. John's dramatic use of light and shadows within his images is a direct influence of Leighton.
Browse and enjoy the great African American Art work from one of Today's most collected African American Artists, John Holyfield.
John Holyfield Current Portfolio
A Kiss / Pearls / The Dance Love Trilogy Matched Numbered Set
In the Mood
Soul Food Lithograph
I Am Blessed
Vintage Golfer Female Medium
Family Lithograph
Inner Peace Color Block Edition Canvas
Just Us Two
Smitten
In Our Solitude
SOCIALITES LARGE
Smitten
Relaxing on the Green Medium
Blessings II
Kings Of The Fairway Medium
River Jubilee Limited
The Righteous Path Remarque
ART of ROMANCE
Vintage Golfer (Female)
Inner Peace
LADIES OF GOLF
CHEMISTRY
LADIES OF GOLF
My Angel
Vintage Golfer Female Large
EBONY GODDESSES SET
THREE MAJORS TEAL
RIVER BEND REUNION
Mother's Love Color Block Edition
Ascension Lithograph
GOLF TALES
THREE MAJORS GRAY
Romantic Rendezvous
Entertainers
Perfect Harmony
The Dance (from The Love Trilogy Series)
BLACKAMOOR WITH MONKEYS
ART of ROMANCE
Symphony Of Angels
Serenade Remarque
Romantic Rendezvous Lithograph
Inner Peace
Benny's Uptown
EBONY GODDESSES SET
EBONY GODDESSES SET
LADIES OF GOLF
ENTERTAINERS OVATION
Benny's Uptown
Rebirth
COURTIN
Reminisce Remarque
Kings Of The Fairway Large
Friends
Mother's Love
Heart And Soul
The Poet
A Kiss / Pearls / The Dance Love Trilogy Triptych
RIVER BEND REUNION CUSTOMIZED FAMILY REUNION
Steppers Delight
Purple Cabbage And Red Hats
Sweet Treasures
Rise Large
COURTIN
GOLF TALES
In the Mood
Sunday Lithograph
Blessings
The Poet Remarque
RIVER BEND REUNION CUSTOMIZED FAMILY REUNION
DOWN HOME
Soul's Haven
COURTIN
Balladeer Remarque
THREE MAJORS GREEN
SOCIALITES
ENTERTAINERS - TWO MAN BAND
Rebirth XLarge
I Am Blessed
In Our Solitude
Soul Clap
Blessings III
A Kiss
Entertainers Backstage
Mother's Love
Rise
Blessings II
Smitten
Relaxing On The Green
GOLF TALES
Mamas Table
Mother's Love Embellished Edition
Ascension
Vintage Golfer Male Large
The Righteous Path
ENTERTAINERS - TWO MAN BAND REMARQUE
Angels Of Love
I Am Blessed X-Large
Purple Cabbage And Red Hats
ENTERTAINERS OVATION
Soul Clap Lithograph
Reminisce
Serenade
Rejoice
Rise Oversize
Rejoice Oversize
DOWN HOME
Sweet Treasures
Serenade 25Tth Anniversary Edition
CROSSING PATHS
Kings Of The Fairway
CHEMISTRY
Entertainers Soft Shoe Sergraph
Love Jones
Lover's Lane
THREE MAJORS TAN
Just Us Two
Good Times
Inner Peace Color Block Edition
Come As You Are Giclee
Vintage Golfer Male Medium
Pearls (from The Love Trilogy Series)
Rebirth
Jazz Lounge
Relaxing on the Green Large
The Flutist
Balladeer
Driftin
Entertainers Backstage
Grown And Sexy
Those We Meet Along The Way
SOCIALITES XLARGE
The Toast
RIVER BEND REUNION
Soul Mates (from The Images Of Soul Collection)
Steppers Delight
ENTERTAINERS OVATION
Entertainers - Mystique Lithograph
Entertainers - Mystique
Mother's Love Xtra Large
Vintage Golfer (Male)
Those We Meet Along The Way
Rejoice Large
Rhythm And Rhyme Canvas
Ascension