Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

COLOR OF KOI FIVE 2007

30 X 30 inches
Oil on Canvas

A Painting A Day

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KOI is always fun to paint. I normally do not use this palette of contrasting blues and oranges. Usually when I paint my koi, the oranges are more in the quinacridone family, not the orange orange family. I did retain the blues and sea greens though for contrast and the added black to pop the fish out.

Fish always remind me of so many bible stories and connections to life...I am Water as far as my element and leaning toward some changes in art that might reflect such. From water I draw strength...and we live in the driest area with out water...perhaps that is why I need to rework the acre around my home to become a sanctuary for my life...I am ready. The next door neighbor rented a huge tractor, digger, grader...I do not know what to call it...but has been digging up the ugly clay around the house and putting in good soil. This is good in theory, but I would tend to consult an engineer first, wondering with our horrible soil...if it is good to get so close to the foundation and alter the soil contents....worth a ponder. If you have thoughts about it...share it!

It is raining here this morning. Terry and I are preparing to pack paintings for shipment and then a trip to Dallas to visit my mom and dad and grab a bite at our FAVORITE restaurant...Main Stream.

Take care and have a great Monday.

Grace, Laurie

Living and Giving from a considerate heart...
"Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom." James 3:13.

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