DOLORES ANN GARD JUSTUS
Dolores Justus' paintings reflect a sensitive and intuitive view, set
within strong and expressive compositions. Working in oils, acrylics
and watercolors, she seeks to capture the essence of place while
bringing us closer to the land we inhabit. Justus reaffirms the
exploratory quality of her art by remarking, “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.”
Justus earned her B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Arkansas
in 1988. Her 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 Exhibition at the Baum Gallery.,
Horizon Lines - a solo exhibit of the artist’s work was featured at
the University of Arkansas in 2005. In 2008, Justus’ work was
included in a four-woman exhibit at Catherine Kelleghan Gallery in
Atlanta, entitled
The Color of Love, along with inclusion in the
Small Works on Paper juried traveling exhibition hosted by the
Arkansas Arts Council. Her work has also been 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
including
Artists and Art Galleries of the South,
AY Magazine, and
TravelHost Magazine.
In 2004, she opened, Justus Fine Art Gallery in Hot Springs,
Arkansas. In addition to painting, Justus is also an accomplished
graphic designer and writer, operating the Justus Design & Marketing
firm. Her strong design and literary skills have been employed in a
variety of advertising and commercial mediums.
