Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

A Morning with My Palette Knife © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 A New Day Oil on Canvas for Fund Raiser  by Laurie Pace   When the Paint Speaks: A Morning with My Palette Knife A new painting emerged yesterday from my studio, inspired by the energy of palette knife techniques. Using eight vibrant colors, including blues, purples, and a touch of golden yellow, I let the paint guide me. The horse appeared naturally through the push and pull of my knife, creating a lively, representational abstract work. This 16 x 16-inch piece combines fluid composition, bold color contrasts, and intuitive design. I love how palette knife painting allows spontaneity and freedom, giving each piece a unique rhythm. This painting was created for a fund raiser for college scholarships. See this painting and more on my On My Easel  page, where every work reflects movement, color, and the joy of painting.   Elle • palette knife hors...

Quiet in the Studio © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Upstairs Studio    Several large paintings are gathered in my studio this week, waiting for frames before they head to a gallery in Santa Fe. Seeing them together reminds me how much of an artwork’s life happens quietly before it ever leaves the studio. Psalm 37:5 " “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.”  This morning I’m taking a moment to slow down and simply sit with the work. Painting requires a certain stillness — a pause where ideas settle and the next direction begins to reveal itself and preparing paintings for their new homes via a gallery takes prayer.  Soon these pieces will be on their way out into the world, but today the studio is quiet, the paint is ready, and new ideas are beginning to stir.  ->->  Read the entire story from my studio here on my website ,    Blessings to you, Elle quiet moments -...

It's all about First Instincts on the Canvas © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 First Impression Oil on Canvas   by Laurie Pace   It's more about taking Chances Every painting begins with instinct. Are you ready to take the chance? See the original blog with the first painting evolving into this one on my studio blog. The Link is below.  This small piece, First Impression , started with loose palette knife movement and two emerging horses. But as the paint developed, the composition shifted into something stronger — a single horse with more presence and determination. Painting often mirrors life. What we see at first glance rarely tells the whole story. Whether meeting someone new or stepping into a new experience, understanding grows only when we give it time and space. That discovery is part of what makes painting so exciting. Read the full studio story and see the painting here.   Have a beautiful T...

New Horse Painting: PAIRING UP © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Pairing Up Oil on Canvas   by Laurie Pace     My newest horse painting, PAIRING UP, grew from layered color and quiet patience. Originally begun as a different piece, I painted over the canvas and spent two days blending back layers of oil into soft, natural transitions. After letting the surface rest and form a slight skin, I returned with charcoal and began etching into the paint, discovering the horses within the pulled color. The beauty of this painting lies in its subtle blends. There are no harsh contrasts — just gentle shifts of color that feel like early spring mornings on a hillside after winter has passed. The longer I worked, the more intentional the color contrasts became within each horse — warm against cool, light against muted tones — creating harmony rather than competition. PAIRING UP speaks of contentment, unity, and renewal. It carries a sense o...

Thick Paint Sculpted into Horses © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Twelve Legged Race in the Wind Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   My newest painting, "Twelve-Legged Race in the Wind", is built with heavy palette knife work and bold, dimensional color. Rather than focusing on fine detail, I created the spirit of the horse through motion — interwoven forms suggesting unity, partnership, and forward momentum. This piece reflects something many of us experience — balancing priorities while feeling pulled toward what calls us most. The studio has been calling strongly lately. If you’d like to read the full story behind this painting and the connection between art, movement, and life, visit my Artist Blog. Elle 👉 [ Read the full studio post ] Original available: $2,900.       • self-interest vs selflessness  •  New Year Christian reflection   •  f aith and relationships...

Why I Rarely Use Red Until Now For years, I avoided painting with red. Red is not a casual color. In art, red carries meaning — passion, sacrifice, courage, and redemption. It is bold. It demands attention. And when used poorly, it can overwhelm a composition. © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Red Tulip Kiss Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Recently, while researching red tulip meaning, I discovered how layered this color truly is. Red tulips traditionally symbolize deep love and devotion.  During the Ottoman Empire, the red tulip represented wealth, refinement, and even national pride. Fallen soldiers were honored with red tulips placed on their graves — a symbol of sacrifice and courage. In biblical symbolism, red appears repeatedly.  It represents blood, covenant, sin, sacrifice, and ultimately redemption. The color is never decorative in Scripture — it is declarative. As an oil painter, I approach red caref...

Night Descent The painting on my easel is of white horses descending a snowy mountain at night.   How many horses can you find? © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Night Descent from Snowy Mountain Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   The painting on my easel is of white horses descending a snowy mountain at night. The word descent often sounds negative in today’s world — as if moving downward means failure. Yet in life and in art, descent can mark the beginning of deeper growth. Any journey requires both ascent and descent. There have been seasons in my own life that felt like stepping backward before moving forward. Faith reminds me that God is present in both directions. Surrender is difficult, but letting go often clears the way for something stronger to rise. In the studio, I paint with a palette knife, moving thick oil paint across the canvas and allowing the work to evolve. The horses descend, but they are still in...