Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

The Textures in Our Lives  In the studio a few weeks ago, I finished a small palette knife painting built with thick, directional strokes of oil paint. The paint rises from the panel. It catches light. It shifts as you move around it.   It is not smooth. It is alive. © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Colors of the Sky Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Yesterday, driving home beneath clearing storm clouds, I was struck again by contrast. The deep blue sky stretched wide and quiet — almost flat in its purity. But the clouds were sculptural mounds of white tinged with gray, layered and dimensional. They looked textured. Yet if we touched them, there would be nothing to hold.  That tension fascinates me. I love texture. Not just in painting — but in life. The softness of rose petals against the jagged rocks surrounding the garden beds. The grit of sand. The strength of mountain stone. The s...

A Texas Longhorn Painted in Layers I’m featuring today a commissioned Texas Longhorn painting created for a collector in Dallas.  © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 LONGHORN Commission  by Laurie Pace   The project began with an in-home visit where we discussed scale, placement, and the role the artwork would play among his collection of original art.  He had an amazing collection of art!  After measuring the space and finalizing the size, the journey continued back to my studio in East Texas. The painting developed slowly through layers of bold color applied with a palette knife. Depth, light, and contrast emerged as colors crossed and built upon one another. Throughout the process, I shared progress photos so the client could follow the evolution of the Longhorn from sketch to finished canvas. Midway through the process, the client surprised me by visiting the studio to see the work in person. Watching hi...

The Lone Ranger Every painting begins long before the paint hits the canvas. This one started with a simple decision: size and story. The canvas was 30 x 40 inches, and before any color was mixed, I wanted a reason for the painting beyond simply “playing in paint.” I’ve learned over time that intent matters — even if the painting eventually chooses its own direction. © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Silver's Gang Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Equine Painting Process -The Lone Ranger Every painting begins long before the paint hits the canvas. This one started with a simple decision: size and story. The canvas was 30 x 40 inches, and before any color was mixed, I wanted a reason for the painting beyond simply “playing in paint.” I’ve learned over time that intent matters — even if the painting eventually chooses its own direction. I decided to revisit the horses connected to The Lone Ranger, something I...

A New Snow... Dallaska 2026 Since last Friday night, we have been iced in — snow layered over ice, and then more ice — the kind of weather that quietly reminds you how little control we actually have. Dallas has been referring to it as “Dallaska 2026,” and while the nickname makes me smile, the experience itself has been a sobering reset.  © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026   by Laurie Pace   I woke this morning, Thursday,  at 4:30 a.m., still wrapped in the warmth of the bed, feeling deeply humble and grateful for God’s care over this past week. Since last Friday night, we have been iced in — snow layered over ice, and then more ice — the kind of weather that quietly reminds you how little control you actually have.  On Sunday, we lost heat. Atmos Energy in Fort Worth responded with what felt like an army — over 700 plumbers and technicians — working with each neighbor, one by one in our neighborhood. They even set up an e...

Discovering Meaning in the Layers: © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026   by Laurie Pace   Palette Knife Painting and the Journey of Faith There is something deeply revealing about working in layers — both in life and on the canvas. When I paint with a palette knife, the first layers are often nothing more than color, movement, and instinct. Thick paint is laid down, scraped back, and pushed forward again. At that stage, nothing is fully formed yet, but everything matters. Those early marks create a foundation for what is to come, even if they are eventually hidden beneath later layers.  There is a word spelled out in the blue section. What is it?  As the painting develops, discoveries happen. Accidental marks emerge, unexpected colors peek through, and shapes begin to suggest themselves. What once seemed unimportant becomes essential. That process mirrors our own lives — the lessons learned, the experiences endur...

Winter Light in North Texas: Painting Through Ice and Cold Isaiah 55:10 – “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven… so is my word that goes out from my mouth.” Snow serves as a metaphor for God’s Word. This verse likens snow’s nourishing effects on the earth to the way God’s Word brings growth and life, fulfilling His purposes. © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Winter Beauty   by Laurie Pace   While the weather outside might look deceptively beautiful, it is anything but gentle. At two degrees in North Texas, sleet has fallen thick and heavy, transforming patios and yards into massive skating rinks. Overnight, despite honeycomb shades and blackout curtains, the reflected light from the ice made it seem as though the outdoors was illuminated all night long. When I rose around four a.m. to check the faucets, I couldn’t resist peeking outside—four to five inches of sleet covered everything, brilliant and unforgiving. Inside, the stu...