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