The Art of Ernie Barnes: 2022 Wall Calendar Momma She was a diplomat and

She was a diplomat and able to read and write hieroglyphs which was a rare skill at the time

Nina Simone

adds historical weight and artistic elegance to these related vignettes

Anointed is a Too Blessed to be Stressed figurine depicting a black woman in a pink dress walking barefoot and rejoicing with one hand in the air

The Art of Ernie Barnes: 2022 Wall Calendar Momma She was a diplomat andErnie Barnes, affectionately known as "Big Rembrandt" by his teammates, is the first professional athlete to become a celebrated and internationally acclaimed artist. Ernie was known for his unique style of elongation, energy, and movement. His artwork was frequently inspired by his roots in the south and memories of his childhood. His subject matter drew from these experiences and as a result, pool halls, barbershops, porch ladies, church, street