Varnette Honeywood dies at the age of 59. Ms. Honeywood's work was first introduced on the Cosby Show. Viewers tuned in and saw the colorful artwork displayed over the fireplace. Mr. Cosby presented numerous African American artists on his show. Ms. Honeywood bright colors and simplified forms were influenced by Romare Bearden and Jacob Lawrence. A graduate of Spelman College, she drew inspiration of life around McComb, Mississippi.
Ms. Honeywood paintings and prints presented a warm, upbeat picture of African American life. I remember seeing numerous lithographs at the Black Art Festival here in New York City. I was engulfed in the beauty and the myriad of colors. Ms. Honeywood will be missed!
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