Old Fashioned Dinner Party, by Varnette Honeywood.
Although the two images of Honeywood’s work I have depicted here on YDA have revolved around church life, she actually chooses to portray a lot of different types of settings in her artwork, such as this extended family preparing a meal together.
Jesus Loves Me by Varnette Honeywood.
Honeywood’s flat one dimensional style and strong colors give her work a unique look. She has done a lot of book illustrations, for which her technique is very well suited. Honeywood’s work captures the varied experiences of African Americans and celebrates the relationships and traditions that bond the people and communities.
Jesus Loves Me by Varnette Honeywood, 1983
A good friend first introduced me to the art of Varnette Honeywood about the time this work was made. I have always been fond of the way Honeywood combined, colors and shapes to perfectly capture her scenes. Sadly, she passed away in 2010.
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