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