On This Day in 1938, @DurhamNC artist Ernie Barnes was born!

Happy birthday to Ernie Barnes. The late Durham native was the artist behind “Sugar Shack” as well as many other masterpieces 🐂🏙🎨

He was recently named to the NC Sports Hall of Fame 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/T5yvSpCThq

— Discover Durham (@DurhamNC) July 15, 2019

Today in 1938 @NCCU alum Ernie Barnes was born Former @NFL & @CFL player gained fame as a painter Painted all of artwork on Good Times His now famous painting "Sugar Shack" was used as the opening screenshot of Good Times & on the cover of Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" album pic.twitter.com/CbBVl6oXis

— HBCU Guru- The 107 (@The107_hbcu) July 15, 2019