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
Romantic Rendezvous Lithograph
Sweet Treasures
River Jubilee Limited
GOLF TALES
Friends
Inner Peace Color Block Edition Canvas
A Kiss
The Dance (from The Love Trilogy Series)
Sunday Lithograph
COURTIN
Those We Meet Along The Way
Vintage Golfer (Male)
SOCIALITES XLARGE
ART of ROMANCE
The Poet
Steppers Delight
THREE MAJORS GRAY
My Angel
Heart And Soul
SOCIALITES LARGE
ENTERTAINERS OVATION
Mother's Love Xtra Large
Relaxing on the Green Medium
Love Jones
BLACKAMOOR WITH MONKEYS
LADIES OF GOLF
Driftin
RIVER BEND REUNION CUSTOMIZED FAMILY REUNION
Ascension Lithograph
Angels Of Love
DOWN HOME
Kings Of The Fairway
Blessings
Rebirth
The Toast
Mamas Table
Soul Food Lithograph
LADIES OF GOLF
Romantic Rendezvous
Soul Clap Lithograph
THREE MAJORS GREEN
Vintage Golfer Female Large
Blessings III
Entertainers - Mystique Lithograph
Good Times
The Righteous Path
SOCIALITES
Entertainers - Mystique
Mother's Love Color Block Edition
THREE MAJORS TEAL
Vintage Golfer Female Medium
Balladeer
CHEMISTRY
Rise Oversize
Perfect Harmony
Relaxing On The Green
The Flutist
EBONY GODDESSES SET
Smitten
Soul's Haven
Entertainers Backstage
Relaxing on the Green Large
Soul Mates (from The Images Of Soul Collection)
Purple Cabbage And Red Hats
Entertainers Backstage
THREE MAJORS TAN
ENTERTAINERS - TWO MAN BAND
In Our Solitude
Mother's Love Embellished Edition
Benny's Uptown
A Kiss / Pearls / The Dance Love Trilogy Triptych
Balladeer Remarque
Rebirth
Blessings II
I Am Blessed
Benny's Uptown
Entertainers Soft Shoe Sergraph
Grown And Sexy
Blessings II
Symphony Of Angels
COURTIN
RIVER BEND REUNION
CROSSING PATHS
Serenade
Family Lithograph
Inner Peace
Those We Meet Along The Way
Inner Peace
CHEMISTRY
Mother's Love
The Righteous Path Remarque
ENTERTAINERS OVATION
GOLF TALES
Vintage Golfer (Female)
GOLF TALES
Rejoice Large
Lover's Lane
Serenade Remarque
Serenade 25Tth Anniversary Edition
Kings Of The Fairway Medium
Soul Clap
Reminisce
In the Mood
The Poet Remarque
Rhythm And Rhyme Canvas
Inner Peace Color Block Edition
ENTERTAINERS OVATION
Steppers Delight
LADIES OF GOLF
Come As You Are Giclee
Pearls (from The Love Trilogy Series)
Entertainers
RIVER BEND REUNION
I Am Blessed
Vintage Golfer Male Medium
Vintage Golfer Male Large
Rise Large
Rejoice Oversize
Sweet Treasures
Rise
Rebirth XLarge
ART of ROMANCE
In Our Solitude
EBONY GODDESSES SET
In the Mood
Purple Cabbage And Red Hats
A Kiss / Pearls / The Dance Love Trilogy Matched Numbered Set
EBONY GODDESSES SET
Smitten
DOWN HOME
RIVER BEND REUNION CUSTOMIZED FAMILY REUNION
Just Us Two
I Am Blessed X-Large
Mother's Love
Smitten
COURTIN
Kings Of The Fairway Large
Rejoice
Just Us Two
Ascension
Reminisce Remarque
ENTERTAINERS - TWO MAN BAND REMARQUE
Ascension
Jazz Lounge