John Holyfield Art Gallery
Gallery updated on Monday, June 8, 2026
Authorized Dealer
Limited Editions
Numbered Series
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
Angels Of Love
LADIES OF GOLF
Lover's Lane
Balladeer Remarque
Love Jones
GOLF TALES
I Am Blessed
EBONY GODDESSES SET
In the Mood
THREE MAJORS TEAL
Kings Of The Fairway Medium
Rise
THREE MAJORS TAN
CHEMISTRY
Inner Peace
DOWN HOME
The Righteous Path Remarque
Mother's Love
In Our Solitude
In the Mood
Entertainers - Mystique Lithograph
Just Us Two
Inner Peace
Rebirth
The Toast
Purple Cabbage And Red Hats
Family Lithograph
Just Us Two
Symphony Of Angels
CROSSING PATHS
Soul Clap
SOCIALITES LARGE
Soul Mates (from The Images Of Soul Collection)
Vintage Golfer Female Large
ENTERTAINERS OVATION
The Poet Remarque
Serenade Remarque
Blessings III
LADIES OF GOLF
The Flutist
Soul Clap Lithograph
Balladeer
Blessings II
Vintage Golfer (Male)
Perfect Harmony
Ascension Lithograph
Soul Food Lithograph
Soul's Haven
ENTERTAINERS OVATION
Pearls (from The Love Trilogy Series)
Sweet Treasures
Sweet Treasures
Benny's Uptown
Blessings
My Angel
SOCIALITES XLARGE
Friends
Vintage Golfer (Female)
Entertainers
COURTIN
Kings Of The Fairway
Grown And Sexy
BLACKAMOOR WITH MONKEYS
Mother's Love Xtra Large
LADIES OF GOLF
RIVER BEND REUNION
Entertainers Soft Shoe Sergraph
Driftin
Relaxing On The Green
Rise Oversize
THREE MAJORS GREEN
Smitten
Mother's Love Color Block Edition
ART of ROMANCE
I Am Blessed
Reminisce Remarque
ENTERTAINERS - TWO MAN BAND REMARQUE
I Am Blessed X-Large
Rejoice
A Kiss / Pearls / The Dance Love Trilogy Matched Numbered Set
RIVER BEND REUNION CUSTOMIZED FAMILY REUNION
Vintage Golfer Male Medium
Benny's Uptown
Entertainers - Mystique
COURTIN
Relaxing on the Green Large
Sunday Lithograph
Mamas Table
Steppers Delight
Ascension
CHEMISTRY
Those We Meet Along The Way
THREE MAJORS GRAY
DOWN HOME
Serenade 25Tth Anniversary Edition
Inner Peace Color Block Edition Canvas
Jazz Lounge
Rise Large
RIVER BEND REUNION
GOLF TALES
Inner Peace Color Block Edition
Smitten
Serenade
Reminisce
Purple Cabbage And Red Hats
A Kiss
The Righteous Path
River Jubilee Limited
COURTIN
Entertainers Backstage
Rebirth
Mother's Love
EBONY GODDESSES SET
Mother's Love Embellished Edition
Rebirth XLarge
Come As You Are Giclee
ENTERTAINERS - TWO MAN BAND
Romantic Rendezvous
In Our Solitude
ENTERTAINERS OVATION
Romantic Rendezvous Lithograph
Heart And Soul
Relaxing on the Green Medium
GOLF TALES
Rejoice Large
Rhythm And Rhyme Canvas
Vintage Golfer Female Medium
Smitten
Good Times
RIVER BEND REUNION CUSTOMIZED FAMILY REUNION
Kings Of The Fairway Large
Entertainers Backstage
EBONY GODDESSES SET
Vintage Golfer Male Large
Blessings II
The Dance (from The Love Trilogy Series)
Those We Meet Along The Way
SOCIALITES
Ascension
A Kiss / Pearls / The Dance Love Trilogy Triptych
Rejoice Oversize
ART of ROMANCE
Steppers Delight
The Poet