Dolores Justus' paintings reflect a sensitive and intuitive view, set within
strong and expressive compositions. Working in oils, acrylics
and watercolors, her unending fascination in capturing the essence
of a place or moment without overstatement is expressed in the work. Her
pieces are imbued with passion and mystery while bringing us closer
to the land we inhabit.
"I've always had a strong identification with nature - the rolls and
dips of the land, texture and light on stones, dense shapes of trees, field
grasses, and of course, water. Thoreau once wrote, 'The life
is in us like water in the river.' Every element in nature is unique,
yet there is something in it and in us all that we recognize and respond
to. It is those universal aspects that I seek to communicate." -
Dolores Justus
Justus' work has been featured in many solo and group exhibitions throughout
the nation. Notable exhibits include the Arkansas Women in
the Arts Exhibit in Washington, D.C., the Delta Exhibition,
and Creators/Collectors at the Baum Gallery. In the Fall
of 2005, the Mullins Library at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville,
showcased Horizon Lines, a solo exhibit of the artist's land and
seascapes. Her work has also included in numerous corporate and private
collections. She is a contributing artist for "200 Great Painting
Ideas", published by Northlight Books, and the Artist's Magazine,
along with features in many other publications. She is currently
represented by River Market Art Space in Little Rock, Arkansas and Justus
Fine Art Gallery in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Justus earned her B.A. in Fine Art from the University of Arkansas at Little
Rock in 1988. At the university, she divided her studies between
the art disciplines–painting, drawing, and sculpture–and graphic
design. Besides being a professional artist, Justus is also an accomplished
designer. Operating under the name of Justus Design & Marketing
since 1989, her strong design and literary skills have been employed in
a variety of advertising and commercial mediums.
"Moments" by Dolores Justus -© 2005
oil on canvas - 30'(h)x40'(w)
