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