Ernie Barnes (b.1938 Durham - d.2009 Los Angeles) | 3730

Ernie Barnes was an American artist, as well as a professional football player, actor and author. Barnes became famous in the art world for his style of elongated figures in motion. He studied at North Carolina Central University and specialised in art. After college, he continued his professional sports career as a football player, but never let his love of football overshadow his love of art.