Jerry Buss, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. His work has been purchased by celebrity collectors including Charlton Heston, Mary Tyler Moore, Alex Haley, Burt Reynolds and Dr. Over the years he completed commissions for clients like the NBA, Seton Hall University, Sylvester Stallone and Kanye West. With all things considered it’s easy to see why Ernie is one of the most collected artists in the world.įor the 1984 summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Mr. He also has a commitment towards racial and ethnic harmony and many of his paintings reflect it. Most of Ernie’s artwork reflect his view of African American lifestyles, but he also shows us his continued love for sports.
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Many people recognize his painting called “Sugar Shack”-a jubilant dancing scene that appeared on the cover of Marvin Gaye’s album “I Want You” and was shown during the closing credits of the TV sitcom Good Times.
Barnes then decided to call it quits and paint full-time.
He went on to play in the NFL, starting his career with the San Diego Chargers in 1960. His depiction of the African American experience is unique and his vivid imagination is reflected in his artwork.Įrnie began painting while playing college football at a segregated North Carolina College. Ernie Barnes (1938 – 2009) was one of the most popular artists in the world.
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