Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

The Race (No. 101) © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Some paintings seem to gather new meaning with time. This week I revisited The Race, a palette knife painting created around 2008. Looking at it today, I no longer see horses simply racing across a landscape—I see movement, joy, and the different seasons we all travel through in life. I also spent time beginning a small portrait, discovering once again that sometimes a painting has its own direction if we are willing to slow down and listen. And today I brought back something that has always meant a great deal to me... Painting It Forward. Stop by my Studio Stories to read about The Race, the new portrait taking shape, and why one floral painting may soon begin a new journey.  Elle SEO Words: Palette Knife Horse Painting • Contemporary Western Art • Horse Art • Studio Stories • Oil Painting • Painting It Forward • L...

Ocean View © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Some paintings stay with you long after the brush—or in my case, the palette knife—is put away. This week I revisited Ocean View, a commissioned portrait of two beautiful German Shepherds who loved spending time at the California coast. Looking back reminded me how much I enjoy painting not only the likeness of an animal, but also its personality, companionship, and joy. Visit my Studio Stories blog to see the larger painting and read the story behind these faithful companions—and why looking back sometimes helps us move forward. Key Words German Shepherd Painting Dog Portrait Artist Palette Knife Oil Painting Pet Commission Painting Studio Stories Shop other Available Artwork.  Follow the Spirit of the Paint... with Laurie Pace               Shop for Paintings      |   ...

My Favorite Appaloosa Painting  © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Some paintings become old friends. This Appaloosa, painted years ago while I lived at Lake Cypress Springs, a photo of it found its way back into my hands this week and reminded me why I fell in love with painting horses in the first place. As artists, we often look backward to move forward. Studying older work can reveal forgotten color combinations, fresh ideas, and even the confidence to begin again. Looking at this painting, I was reminded that color has always been my language. The past few months have been a season of healing. This week I reached a small but meaningful milestone, and with it came the realization that perhaps my path back to the easel is closer than I imagined. There is something about revisiting an old favorite that has stirred new inspiration. I hope you'll stop by my Studio Stor...

White Blooms © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Weather in Texas in JUNE?   Going to be warm edging onto hot but next week.....but then they told us we are getting  a cold front dropping us back into 70's during the day. WOW.   Drop in at my website to read my blog on this painting. It was painted when we lived in Justin, Texas, back around 2006 maybe?  Love going back to the early days of painting every day and selling every day!  Read more here.   Elle • self-interest vs selflessness  •  New Year Christian reflection   •  f aith and relationships  •  humility in relationships   •     God’s calling to serve Shop other Available Artwork.  Follow the Spirit of the Paint... with Laurie Pace               Shop for Paintings    ...

Native Herd Sunrise © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   This is another painting from the same year as yesterday piece, back in 2015. It sold within days at the gallery I sent it to. Rich in color, action of the palette knife and photos to bring it all home for you to see. A full story is on the website. Join me:   Unearthing another set of progress shots with a native horse herd waking as the sun rises.    Elle Sunrise - Horses - Morning Light - Standing - Horse Paintings - Palette Knife Painting - studio stories - 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    ...

Deep of Night © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   While searching through my archives this week, I unexpectedly rediscovered a horse painting from 2015. What began as a simple search quickly became something more. Looking through the painting and its process photographs reminded me of the power of color, movement, and the artistic voice that has shaped much of my work over the past three decades. Sometimes a painting is more than a painting. Sometimes it becomes a reminder of who we are and what still calls to us after years have passed. As I consider new work and new directions in the studio, this rediscovery feels less like looking backward and more like the beginning of something ahead. On my blog I have three of the process photos. Really awesome to see them. They tell the story... Read the full story here and see all the different process photographs on my Studio Blog. ...

"Fleeing The Mountain Rains" © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 20 x 30 inches Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   After several days of much-needed rain here in Texas, I found myself thinking about renewal. Rain changes color. The trees grow greener, the sky becomes clearer, and the landscape seems to come alive again. As an artist, I notice those changes immediately. This morning I came across an older painting I had not seen in years. Looking at the vibrant horses and rich palette knife color reminded me of a season when painting came naturally and joyfully. It also reminded me how much life can change our direction. After years of family responsibilities, loss, and time away from the easel, I find myself asking an important question: What comes next? Perhaps discovery. Perhaps a return to color. Perhaps a new chapter in the studio. Read the full story and reflections on renewal, creativity, and finding yo...