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