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Unexpected Trips to the ER are not fun on Saturday night. We arrived back home at 12:45 am.

© Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Racing the Storm Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Saturday night brought an unexpected trip to the emergency room when I suddenly found myself struggling to breathe. By Sunday, the storm had begun to pass—and this morning Psalm 34:18 reminded me where peace can still be found when life doesn't go according to plan. Sometimes the storm is enormous. Sometimes it arrives on an ordinary Saturday night. We don't always get to choose it, but we can choose where we seek our peace within it. And yes...there is also a rather delicious homemade pizza involved.  Elle Read more at EllePace.com. Search Words Laurie Pace, Elle Pace, Threads of Grace, Storms in Our Lives, Psalm 34:18, faith and art, Christian artist, trusting God, finding peace, God in difficult times, artist reflections, life lessons, faith journey, everyday faith, gratitude, family, Whole Food Plant Based, WFPB, creative life, T...
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"Nothing like discovering a painting from 2007 and falling in love again with the colors and the unique conversation between two of the horses.”

© Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Falling into Winter Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Falling into Winter… My Summer Dream This morning brought a tiny Texas rain, old paintings rediscovered while cleaning out years of files, and thoughts about what it means to let go of some of the weight we've carried. Perhaps that's why my mind wandered north...to Newfoundland, to a place Terry has wanted to visit for years and a piece of his family's history waiting there. Maybe this season isn't about going backward at all. Maybe it's about keeping the treasures, releasing the weight, picking up the camera, and asking: Where haven't we been yet? Time is moving forward. Why wait?   Elle  Read the complete story at EllePace.com. Search / SEO Words Laurie Pace, Elle Pace, Falling into Winter My Summer Dream, Threads of Grace, equine art, horse painting, abstract horse painting, colorful horse art, contempo...
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White Hydrangeas in Texas Heat — Rediscovering the Paintings Waiting Within

© Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 White Hydrangea Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   This morning I found myself wandering through old travel photographs from New York.   Those photographs of our two trips to New York, stirred memories that made me a little sad, but then something unexpected happened. Instead of looking backward, I began seeing paintings waiting to be created. White hydrangeas blooming in cool northern summers reminded me of the ones we struggle to keep alive through the relentless Texas heat. Every year, Terry faithfully waters, shades, and nurtures them, reminding me that beauty often requires patience and care. As I continued scrolling through years of photographs, I realized I wasn't simply revisiting memories—I was rediscovering inspiration. Rivers, forests, horses, flowers, wildlife, and quiet moments I had forgotten are now becoming the foundation for future paintings. Perhaps we all need to ask...
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The sun is fading in the west and the Fire Flies are lighting up the circle garden at my Grandparents farm....

© Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Tiny Red Roses Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   The Flowers We Carry Some flowers bloom only for a season. Others bloom forever in our memories. As I painted tiny red roses today, I found myself back in my Nonnie's garden—chasing fireflies, choosing flowers for the breakfast table, and discovering that beauty is something to notice every day. Perhaps that is where an artist's heart begins. Continue reading at EllePace.com.      Elle   SEO Keywords Laurie Pace, Elle Pace, The Flowers We Carry, Threads of Grace, flower painting, red roses, miniature roses, zinnias, dahlias, Nonnie's garden, childhood memories, fireflies, artist reflections, faith and art, beauty in everyday life, original oil painting, floral painting, impressionist flowers, colorful paintings, Texas artist, contemporary impressionism, Christian artist, finding beauty, garden memories, i...
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Getting up in the morning with NOTHING on the schedule but the words... paint today!

WIDE OPEN STUDIO DAY © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Fall Horse Play Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Every artist needs a day when nothing is expected. No deadlines. No pressure. Just music, paint, and the freedom to explore. Sometimes the greatest discoveries happen when we stop trying so hard and simply enjoy the process. Read the full story at EllePace.com. Shop other Available Artwork.  Follow the Spirit of the Paint... with Laurie Pace               Shop for Paintings      |     Shop for Prints and Gifts    |  Commissioned Paintings         INSTAGRAM  : @LauriePaceBlog    Facebook Laurie is an international artist, her paintings are collected in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, DuBai, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Canada, ...
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Have you ever been exhausted and exhilarated at the same time?

© Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Exhausted Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Some days leave us wonderfully exhausted—not because of work alone, but because they were filled with family, laughter, unexpected moments, and reminders of what really matters. This Sunday reminded me that success isn't measured by how much we accomplish, but by how deeply we love. Perhaps the richest days are the ones we never planned. Read the full reflection at EllePace.com. SEO Keywords Laurie Pace, Elle Pace, Threads of Grace, success, faith, love, family, Sunday reflections, Christian artist, artist life, peaceful living, gratitude, art and faith, Texas artist, encouragement, creative journey Shop other Available Artwork.  Follow the Spirit of the Paint... with Laurie Pace               Shop for Paintings      |     Shop for Prints and Gifts  ...
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Life definitely has is own rhythm were we continue to grow and discover and see things differently.

"It is not about what was yesterday... or about tomorrow. It is truly about today." © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Red Poppies in Blue Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Looking at a painting from 2011 reminded me that every season of life has its own rhythm. As artists, we continue to grow, to see differently, and to discover new colors we might have missed years before. Today, I'm grateful for a quiet house, a peaceful heart, and the promise of new paintings waiting on the easel.   Read the full story at EllePace.com.   Elle Pace Laurie Pace, Elle Pace, Threads of Grace, poppy painting, floral oil painting, palette knife painting, original oil painting, expressive flowers, faith and art, peaceful living, artist reflections, studio life, Texas artist, contemporary impressionism, music and painting, creative journey Shop other Available Artwork.  Follow the Spirit of the Paint... with...
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Some of our sweetest memories begin with music. Long before I became a professional artist, a little transistor radio filled my upstairs bedroom...

Under Texas Stars   © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Some of our sweetest memories begin with music. Long before I became a professional artist, a little transistor radio filled my upstairs bedroom while I painted on a drafting board that served as my first easel. Looking back, I realize music, friendships, faith, and art were already weaving together the threads of a life I could never have imagined. Read the full story and discover the memories behind Under Texas Stars at EllePace.com.   Elle Laurie Pace, Elle Pace, Under Texas Stars, horse painting, equine art, Texas artist, expressive oil painting, palette knife painting, Threads of Grace, music and art, memories, faith and art, western art, contemporary equine artist, original oil painting, Texas memories, impressionist horse painting   • self-interest vs selflessness  •  New Year Chris...
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Memories make the days, it's the perfect one!

Don't Miss Today's Blessings © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Racing the Sunset Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   The Perfect One My oldest granddaughter had a favorite saying whenever she found something she loved. "It's the perfect one!" A jelly bean... a cupcake... a pair of shoes... it didn't matter. To her, each moment held joy. As adults, we spend so much time worrying about tomorrow that we often miss today's blessings. After waking at 1:30 this morning and spending hours unable to sleep, I finally stopped trying to solve tomorrow's problems and began praying instead. God gently reminded me that He already knows the path ahead. That same lesson follows me into my studio. Every painting begins with uncertainty, but I've learned to trust the process, trust the gifts God has given me, and refuse to give up. My painting, Racing the Shoreline at Sunset, reminds me that horses don't worry about tomorrow....
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