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