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