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Justin Holdren

Fine Art Originals

Justin Holdren(b.1978)had an interest in art from an early age and his parents encouraged his creative interests. Justin began drawing as soon as he could hold a pencil and he started painting while in high school.
Justin received his education from Art Instruction Schools in Minneapolis and continues to do self study.
Upon completion of his studies, he became partner in a graphic design firm and also began an intense study of landscape painting.. His interests quickly moved from commercial work to painting.
Justin's work has appeared in juried and solo shows and can be found in private collections across the country. He is a signature member of the American Society of Landscape Painters and he paints on location as well as in the studio. His oil and acrylic paintings are predominately impressionistic in style, although he does enjoy experimenting with other styles of painting.
He lives with his wife Lucinda and their daughter in central North Carolina.


Artists Statement:
"Many things inspire me, but I am especially fascinated with landscapes. Every time I step out the door and witness God's creation I am inspired to capture it on canvas. My primary goal in my work is to make people slow down and see the beauty in things we often take for granted. If someone can look at my work and escape the daily pressures of life for just a moment, then I've done my job. I hope people enjoy viewing my work as much as I enjoy creating it."


Art Resume

Education:
1996 - Commercial Art Classes, Alamance
Community College
1997-2000 - Art Instruction Schools, Inc., Minneapolis, MN

2000-2004 - Part owner, Griffon Media Group

Professional Memberships:
American Society of Landscape Painters - Signature Member

Selected Exhibitions:
2010 - "Double Exposure" Exhibition, NC Arts Incubator Galleries
2010 - Asheboro Library Exhibition
2008 - Featured Artist Exhibition, Raleigh Street Gallery
2008 - Solo Exhibition, Mebane Arts Center
2006 - "A Passion for Plein Air" - Alamance County Arts Council exhibit
2006 - Local Color Gallery Paint Out/Exhibit
2006 - Solo Show, Mebane Arts Center
2006 - Showcase Artist, BAL Gallery
2005 - Infinity Farm Plein Air Sale
2005 - Mixed Media Show, Caswell County Civic Center
2005 - BAL Gallery Juried Small Paintings Show
2005 - BAL Gallery Fine Arts Exhibition
2004 - BAL Gallery Juried Small Paintings Show
2004 - BAL GAllery Fine Arts Exhibition
2004 - BAL Gallery Showcase Artist
2003 - BAL Gallery Fine Arts Exhibition
2001 - DavincisMuse.com Featured Artist

Publications:
"Art on the Outside" feature article Times-News, June 2006
"Artist has a New Muse" feature article Times-News, February 2008