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