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