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Ernie Barnes Art Work
 

 

Ernie Barnes (b1938 - d2009) was one of the most popular artists in the world. His depiction of the African American experience is unique and his vivid imagination is reflected in his artwork.

Ernie was born in 1938 and began painting while playing college football at North Carolina College. He went on to play for five years in the NFL, then decided to call it quits and paint full-time. Many people recognize his painting called "Sugar Shack" from the classic TV sitcom Good Times.
Most of Ernie Barnes' artwork reflect his view of African American lifestyles but he also shows us his continued love for sports. He also has a commitment towards racial and ethnic harmony and many of his paintings reflect it. With all things considered it's easy to see why Ernie is one of the most collected artists in the world.



 

Ernie Barnes art work - Open Editions - click each image for a closer view


24" x 34"


Sugar Shack

$350


16" x 20"


Late Night DJ

$125


24" x 31"


Solid Rock Congregation

$250

 


17" x 26"


Room Ful' A Sistah's

$125


13" x 21"


Jake

$125

 



 

Ernie Barnes art work - Open Editions - click each image for a closer view


18" x 13"


 Come Sunday

$125


20" x 14"


 Singin' Sistah's

$125


 


22" x 11"


High Aspirations

$250


30" x 15"

Skins & Shirts

$100

 


24" x 20"

Pause Cafe or
Coffee Break

$100

 



 

Ernie Barnes art work - Open Editions - click each image for a closer view


19" x 38"

Homecoming

$300

 


15" x 19"


The Maestro

$125

 


14" x 18"


The Graduate

$125


18" x 21"


Anniversary

$125

 


15" x 18"


Ninety Nine -
A' Hunered

$125



 

Ernie Barnes art work - Open and Editions - click each image for a closer view


15" x 18"


Springboard

$125


17" x 28"


The Advocate

$300

 


14" x 20"


Ring Around The Rosie

$125


14" x 36"

The Olympic Experience

$100

 


16" x 20"


Head Over Heels

$125

 



 

Ernie Barnes art work - Motivational Sports Posters- click each image for a closer view


30" x 24"

Perseverance

$100


30" x 24"


Excellence

$100


30" x 24"

Determination

$100


30" x 24"

Teamwork

$100


30" x 24"

Effort

$100
 



 

Ernie Barnes art work - Open Edition Posters- click each image for a closer view


24" x 30"


Achievement

$100


30" x 22"

Victor's Crown

$100


15" x 23"

Growth Through Limits

$100


25" x 16"

Window Wishing

$100

 


20" x 23"

Double Dutch

$125

 



 

Ernie Barnes art work - limited editions- click each image for a closer view


24" x 36"
limited edition giclee
signed & numbered
edition size: 375


The Pulling
Guard

$2,500
sold out
 


16" x 33"
signed limited edition
of 750


Boxing Gym

$1,500
sold out


16" x 33"
signed limited edition
of 750


Palace Barber Shop

$1,500
sold out


19" x 39"
special single edition

Victory In Overtime

 $250
 



 

Ernie Barnes art work - Open & Limited Editions - click each image for a closer view


25" x 33"
signed limited edition
of 245 - serigraph


Tete-A-Tete

$3,250


 


25" x 33"
signed limited edition
of 245 - serigraph

Soft Power

$3,250


37" x 28"
signed limited edition
of 245 - serigraph


Girlfriends

$3,250
 


26" x 21"
limited edition giclee
signed & numbered
edition size: 200


Sam & Sidney

sold out
 



 

Ernie Barnes art work - Open & Limited Editions - click each image for a closer view


29" x 23"


The Drum Major

$250


31" x 24"
limited edition giclee
signed & numbered
edition size: 375


His Effort

$2,500
sold out


27" x 22"
limited edition giclee
signed & numbered
edition size: 350

The Big Lineman

$2,500
sold out


40" x 25"
artist proof
signed

The Dream Unfolds

$3,500
sold out
 



 



 

Sunday's Gladiators

Sunday's Gladiators is a collection of five football images from the visionary genius of Ernie Barnes. These images have been hidden from public view since their creation and are now presented in a distinctive presentation titled Sunday's Gladiators.

Ernie Barnes Sunday's Gladiators
portfolio of five drawings

$350

Click images for a closer view


15" x 10"

The Bomb


 

15" x 16"


The Front Four

 


 

10" x 15"


First Down


 

10" x 16"

Loose ball

 


15" x 10"

To Know Defeat
 
The Bomb: The artist's hand obeys his creative imagination to create a maximum of dramatic tension and airy lightness between a wide receiver and two defenders. They are presented here in a rhythm of sinuous contours which answer one another in body attitude and determination while floating in air to receive the ball.

The Front Four: Behind the helmeted bars of pro football's legendary lineman are the Goliaths of the defensive line. Men who wear the title of "the front four".

First Down: The "zebras" are as much a part of the game as the ball is. It's their authority and theirs alone to control on-the-field behavior.

Loose Ball: Characterized by an intense emotionalism, this is a vigorous composition unleashing the twisted figures of linemen racing towards a fumble.

To Know Defeat: Losing, after so much preparation, crushes the ego. On top of being tired, the senses are dulled by the pain of doubting your teammates as well as your capacity to perform on a high level and with consistency. Defeat is really a personal thing and in it, each man has to suffer in his own way.


 

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