30 March 2012

Cat and Dog Painting by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Progression on Cat and Dog
66 x 86 inches 
SOLD

I could not take pictures last night as the clouds darkened the room too much. This is not where I stopped but hopefully tomorrow I can snap some updated ones of the dog. I painted the cat furrier so she changed too....  




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Unfinished Heart

Younger years without fears
Strongly striking out the way that pulled
Attitude making the difference.
Only to realize I was fooled.

Taking hits from wrong decisions
Emotional devastation taking me apart
Backtracking from stepping off the path
Always finishing completely with heart.

Or was I?

Experience has chipped away from my heart
Slowly with little pieces bit by bit.
As I grew and found my way back to God
He helped restore the broken pieces where they fit.

My heart is whole again with His peace
that passeth all understanding for you and me.
It beats still as an unfinished heart but
With room to grow from God you see. 

He has much more for me to learn
as I wake each day in my earthly walk.
He has much more for me to do this day
As He shared in our early morning talk.

My unfinished heart yet beating strong 
Taking this day one step at a time
Knowing He walks with me ....
As I build up strength to make the climb.

Words of my Heart, Laurie

" Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; 
for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care." Psalm 95:6-7


 
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29 March 2012

Progression Dog and Cat Painting by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Progression Dog and Cat
66 x 86 inches Acrylic/Oil on canvas


 
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In the Silence

Deep night... the sound of crickets and frogs outside the window.
Outside the drapes the brilliance of the stars lights up the forest where we live.

To feel His Greatness is to simple walk out under the starry skies and know He has put every star in the sky.  It is here you can see the presence of God and find perfect peace.   

When I am spiritually disconnected I immediately go outside.  Day or night.
It is in nature that all the pulling and stress are dispelled from my mind and body. An inner peace begins to warm through me as I breathe in slowly and expel out the tension inside. I have invited that tension to be part of my journey this day and it is up to me to let go of it. 

Being outside puts me in a direct connection with God. It is outside I feel His peace washing over me. 

How do you recharge your life when you are running low?  Take the time to find ways to bring that peace into your life every single day. As you speak and act you will reflect and share that peace with others.

Words of my Heart, Laurie

"Now, O my God, let your eyes be open and your ears attentive to prayer from this place." 2 Chronicles 6:40

 
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28 March 2012

Cat and Dog Painting Portrait Progression by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Progression Cat and Dog Painting
66 x 86 inches Acrylic/Oil Painting


Had to pull out my ladder on this one... also been through six large tubes of Indian Yellow heavy body Liquetex.

SOLD




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Climbing


When you are at the base of a mountain and know you need to climb the mountain, it almost seems insurmontable, but looking up you cannot really judge how high the mountain is.  From where you stand in the valley below you see what is immediately around you, the rippling brooks in the stream at the foot of the mountain and that first knoll before where you will begin your climb.  


The higher you go, the more you see, across the valley and over the nearby hills. When you reach the top of the mountain you can see for miles around you. There is a town in the distance,  a thick forest the other direction and a large lake to the far side of you.   If you had not climbed the mountain you would have never known what was beyond your valley. The world has opened before you.

Follow Jesus and living your life in God's light is the same.  When you first discover the joy and light of God, you have no idea what power and might is there for you. The more you 'climb' into your new life, the more you can see and experience. Every challenge, every hill, every problem you face in life has you climbing closer to God. From one day to the next. From one year to the next.  You are climbing deeper into God, deeper into the light filled with joy. It matters not what the climb is before you because He is with you.

If you are not ready for the climb... it is time to take my hand and begin the journey.

Words of my Heart, Laurie

"Get thee up into the high mountain." Isaiah 40:9

 
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27 March 2012

Dog and Cat Portrait in colors by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Dog and Cat
66 x 86 inches Acrylic/Oil on canvas
SOLD Commission Gift


This is a big one... very big one.  I will track part of it for a few days on the blog just due to the size and no time to work on anything else! 


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Take my Hand by Shawn McDonald

Some incredible music with generations between, but the same connection to God. Take my hand, Father, take my Hand.  I cannot walk this alone without you. Take my hand.  

I found this beautiful song when I was looking for the one I posted yesterday and just had to share it too!

Favorites of my Heart, Laurie


Take my hand to the promise land And on You I want to stand
'Cause I cannot do it all on my own You're what I need and I need to be
Right by Your side 'cause I cannot hide Lord, I know that I need You
Na na na na na na na na na, I need You  Na na na na na na na na na 
Without You I'm so alone I am weak but You are strong
You pick me up when I'm falling down And I am crying
Out to You inside of my heart I need You, Lord, oh so, for the part
I want You to have my life, Jesus Take my hand to the promise land
And on You I want to stand 'Cause I cannot do it all on my own
You're what I need and I need to be Right by Your side 'cause I cannot hide
Lord, I know that I need You Na na na na na na na na na, I need You
Na na na na na na na na na
I fall to my knees And I'm begging You, please, oh, Lord
Won't You change me Make me new from the inside out
I want to shout out Your name Take my hand to the promise land
And on You I want to stand 'Cause I cannot do it all on my own
You're what I need and I need to be Right by Your side 'cause I cannot hide
Lord, I know that I need You Na na na na na na na na na, I need You
Na na na na na na na na na


 
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26 March 2012

Three at the Watering Hole, Horse Painting by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Three at the Watering Hole
SOLD


It arrived at Mirada at three pm and went out the door at five pm.
Thank you!

3 ft by 4 ft  Oil on Canvas  




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Take my Hand, Precious Lord  preformed by Selah.

Selah has done an incredible work with this old Gospel Song... I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! When I thought of coming home yesterday, I thought of God reaching out His hand to capture mine... and I began humming, Take my Hand, Precious Lord...

Favorites of my Heart, Laurie

Take my Hand


Take My Hand Precious Lord


Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on,
Let me stand
I'm tired, I am weak I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home


When my way grows drear precious Lord linger near
When my life is almost gone
Hear my cry,
Hear my call
Hold my hand lest I fall
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home


When the darkness appears and the night draws near
And the day is past and gone
At the river I stand
Guide my feet,
Hold my hand
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home


Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on,
Let me stand
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home 



 
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25 March 2012

Leap of Faith, abstract Horse Painting by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Leap of Faith
18 x 27 inches
Oil on Canvas, Horse Painting


It is finished and heading to Mirada Fine Art this next week.
The Three at the Watering Hole arrived on Friday at Mirada and it was sold in two hours.  I like it that way!  


So if you are partial to this beauty, contact me or 
Steve at Mirada in Denver.





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Coming Home


As we were driving home last night at ten pm from Dallas... cruising the freeway, ducking traffic... my mind lept back in time to our trip to New York in 2010. We were driving from Virginia through Tennessee trying to make it to Memphis. Terry's dad was very ill at the time and we were anxious to get home.


There always had been this sense of safeness in coming home. My mom was there at her house and Terry's dad at his place.  Home was not a place but it was the people. Ben is not with us as he died just before we made Dallas that trip.  

Terry and I were on our way home... and yes the thought of sleeping in my own bed was huge, we were coming home to make church this morning.  Our joy was being with our church family and waiting to be fed by Jack's sermon this morning on the suffering of Jesus on the cross.  

Coming Home... that should be something we all feel the comfort in with our prayers each day, coming home to God...to gather in His love and comfort. Spiritually we will be reunited with our loved ones there. Coming home is truly an expectation to embrace.  God awaits your call eager to hear from you.  Wasn't that what you parents always said?  Call us and let us know where you are.

God is no different. Give Him a call today.... He is waiting at home.


Words of my Heart, Laurie

Colossians 3:1-3  " Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.  Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God."


 
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23 March 2012

Progress on Horse Painting by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Progression on Horse Painting,
Leap of Faith
18 x 27 inches Oil on Canvas


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Flowing Waters...

Nature surround us ... and lately with inches and inches of rain to a thirsty drought stricken wooded area.

The impact of spring and March showers brings fully budding trees, blossoming iris and tulips as well as green grass.

Each season brings with it part of the cycle of season of life.  It is all divinely ordained by God.



The same is true for your life, God has a plan for you. Seek His guidance and align your efforts with Him to be flowing in His stream of creative process.

Words of my Heart,
Laurie

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

 
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22 March 2012

Horse Painting in Progress by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

New on the Easel Horse Painting
in Progress
Will be at Mirada Fine Art in Denver when finished.

This is some basic underpainting in acrylic for an oil painting.
 18 x 27 inches Oil on Canvas


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Gushing Waters...

Monday I picked up the book Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard from Pastor Jack at the church.  I had mentioned this book in a prior blog that it really looked good and had pretty high reviews.  On the way home in the truck I was already consuming it.

One of the things stuck in my mind from the book and the Bible is Jesus' words, "Those who drink of the water that I will give them will never again be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life." John 4:14

Are you like 'gushing water'?  Are you alive with His Spirit and do you share it naturally and easily? He is filling you up...are you sharing the spirit in your life with others?

Words of the Heart,
Laurie


"Those who drink of the water that I will give them will never again be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life." John 4:14




 
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21 March 2012

Girl on Sand Painting Figurative Art by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Girl on the Sand
Figurative Painting By A Texas Artist Laurie Pace


12 x 12 Oil on Panel Canvas  


$149 Buy Here.



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Original Photo by Natalie of NMG Photography out of California.


Trying? Trusting?

If at first you don't succeed, try try again.  

Words from childhood but part of the Justus' upbringing.  Reflecting on that there is a mellowing of thought.  You cannot try to follow God harder. You can try to try again...but it is not in the trying, but it is the trusting.

It does not take MORE work by you, it takes less work. Let go and Let God.  TRUST. You do not have to try try again, just trust. Trust in Him.

Words of my Heart,
Laurie

" Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones." Proverbs 3:5-8


 
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20 March 2012

Elijah's Panel Abstract Painting by A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Elijah's Panel
Sold Gift
24 x 24 
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Life is Art.
You are the Artist.

I tried to look up WHO said this...but could not find it...but I love it.  I have shared before that every painting I do has a multitude of layers from sketches, to acrylic brushing to more acrylic brushing and sketching and often to two or three layers of oil paint before I even begin to know the direction of the painting.

Is that not true about your life?  I am nearing sixty and I could not even begin to list the mistakes I have made in this lifetime and yet from those mistakes comes this person I am today. 

What was yesterday is past, but what is today is vital. What you do in the next moment is a brushstroke on the canvas of today. You know what works and does not work. Why do you continue to beat yourself up and make the same mistakes over and over again? 

God is sitting right beside you.  His Spirit is within you. Step back today and let His Spirit work through you. See what type of day comes by putting God first in everything you say and do. Your words...your actions, put HIM there first. 

Words of my Heart, 
Laurie 

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 NIV

 
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