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