hiseled to score in a homemade basketat least a foot higher than the rulebook allows.plainly the kid is a winner.plainly your painting is a graphic of black hope.i'm cheering for us, cheering with all my heart, brother(Huyett, 2000).Although Barnes went through many trials and tribulations before becoming a renowned artist, he never gave up on his dream. Currently, Barnes’ paintings are some of the most sought after paintings in America. Today, Barnes lives comfortably in Los Angeles with his wife, Bernie, and continues to paint works of art in his home studio. Chronological Chart of Ernie Barnes1938:Born July 15, Ernest Eugene Barnes, Jr. in Durham, North Carolina to Ernest and Fannie Mae Geer Barnes. 1953-56:Attends Hillside High School, Durham. Graduated with 26 athletic scholarships. Paints his first mural in the student cafeteria. 1956-59:Studies art at North Carolina College (now North Carolina Central University). 1959:Student exhibition, North Carolina College, Durham. Begins professional football career. Drafted 10th round by Baltimore Colts. 1960-62:Offensive guard, San Diego Chargers. 1962-63:Writer and illustrator, San Diego Magazine and The Voice newspaper. 1963-64:Offensive guard, Denver Broncos. 1965:Retires from professional football. 1966:Appointed Official Artist by the American Football League. Preview exhibitions in San Diego and the Incurable Collectors Gallery, New York. First solo exhibition, Grand Central Art Galleries, New York. Hosted by Barron Hilton and David Werblin. 1968:Solo exhibition, The Sports Art of Ernie Barnes, McKenzie Gallery, Los Angeles. Hosted by Tom Harmon. 1969:Preview exhibition, McKenzie Gallery, Los Angeles. Hosted by Charlton Heston. 1970:Preview exhibition, McKenzie Gallery, Los Angeles. Hosted by Adela Rogers St. John. 1971:Solo exhibition, Agra Gallery, Washington, DC. Hosted by Congressmen John Conyers and Jack Kemp. Solo exhibition, Elizabeth City State University, N...
