Ernie Barnes Art Gallery

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    Ernest “Ernie” Eugene Barnes, Jr. (July 15, 1938 – April 27, 2009) was an African-American painter, well known for his unique style of elongation and movement. He was also a professional football player, actor and author.  Ernie Barnes' involvement with art began at an early age, like most gifted adult artists. However, when he reached high school his creative endeavors were temporarily detoured in his determination to become a successful athlete. In part this was a response to the demands of peer pressure which can be so strong at that age. He graduated from his high school a hero and star football player, and with 26 full athletic scholarships to choose from. He chose North Carolina Central University and a major in art. After college he continued in an illustrious professional athletic career, but never let his love for football overshadow his love for art. Football gave him an enormous satisfaction of achievement, of being able to do something extremely difficult, and do it well. Art, however, allowed him the privilege to interpret for the public his concepts of the relationship between art and life.

    38 products
    Singin' Sistahs by Ernie Barnes
    Singin' Sistahs
    $40.00
    Sugar Shack
    $350.00
    The Advocate by Ernie Barnes
    The Advocate
    $490.00
    The Graduate by Ernie Barnes
    The Graduate
    $80.00
    Walk in Faith by Ernie Barnes
    Walk in Faith
    $524.99
    Uptown, Downtown by Ernie Barnes
    Uptown, Downtown
    $499.99
    Maestro by Ernie Barnes
    Maestro
    $80.00
    The Dunk (Perseverance): Tribute to Women's Basketball by Ernie Barnes
    The Dunk (Perseverance): Tribute to Women's Basketball by Ernie Barnes
    The Dunk (Perseverance)
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    Ring Around The Rosie by Ernie Barnes
    Ring Around The Rosie
    $40.00
    Come Sunday by Ernie Barnes
    Come Sunday
    $40.00
    Ninety-Nine A'Hundred by Ernie Barnes
    Ninety-Nine A'Hundred
    $40.00
    Growth Through Limits by Ernie Barnes
    Growth Through Limits
    $28.00
    Rising Expectations (Teamwork) by Ernie Barnes
    Rising Expectations (Teamwork)
    $28.00
    Achievement (Hockey) by Ernie Barnes
    Slapshot (Achievement)
    $28.00
    Title IX (Excellence) by Ernie Barnes
    Title IX (Excellence)
    $28.00
    Headshot (Effort) by Ernie Barnes
    Headshot (Effort)
    $28.00
    Lift Every Voice: A Tribute to the Gospel Choir by Ernie Barnes
    Lift Every Voice
    $499.99
    Each One, Teach One by Ernie Barnes
    Each One, Teach One
    $499.99
    The Tunesmith
    $499.99
    Sugar Shack by Ernie Barnes (Framed)
    Sugar Shack (Framed)
    $899.99
    High Aspirations by Ernie Barnes
    High Aspirations
    $80.00
    Springboard by Ernie Barnes
    Springboard
    $40.00
    Skins & Shirts by Ernie Barnes
    Skins & Shirts
    $60.00
    Double Dutch by Ernie Barnes
    Double Dutch
    $40.00
    Head Over Heels by Ernie Barnes
    Head Over Heels
    $40.00
    Pause Cafe/Coffee Break by Ernie Barnes
    Pause Cafe/Coffee Break
    $25.00
    The Sack (Determination) by Ernie Barnes
    The Sack (Determination)
    $28.00
    The Drum Major by Ernie Barnes
    The Drum Major
    $80.00
    Homecoming by Ernie Barnes
    Homecoming
    $50.00
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    Solid Rock Congregation by Ernie Barnes
    Solid Rock Congregation
    $50.00
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    Room Full A'Sistahs by Ernie Barnes
    Room Full A'Sistahs
    $40.00
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    The Victor's Crown by Ernie Barnes
    The Victor's Crown
    $25.00
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    The Olympic Experience by Ernie Barnes
    The Olympic Experience (Signed Edition)
    $90.00
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    Victory In Overtime by Ernie Barnes
    Victory In Overtime
    $100.00
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    The Boxing Gym by Ernie Barnes
    The Boxing Gym
    $599.99
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    Palace Barber Shop by Ernie Barnes
    Palace Barber Shop
    $599.99
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    Late Night DJ by Ernie Barnes
    Late Night DJ
    $80.00
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    Jake by Ernie Barnes
    Jake
    $40.00