Skip to main content
BOYS ON THE BEACH

Azawakh Sight Hound Dog Art Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace

24 x 48 inches

SOLD. Commission Painting heading to the UK

Contact me for commission Work and Pricing. Laurie




This painting was unbelievable to paint. From the moment the photo arrived via the internet I was hooked. Nothing was going to get done in the studio until I painted these boys on the beach. I hope you enjoy the view and can feel the fun and play of these two gorgeous Azawakhs that live it the UK. (Azawakhs are sight hounds that originated in Mali.)


Short blog today as I am going to try and cram cleaning the house in before leaving this morning for the hair dresser. I worked in the studio until eight thirty last night. Terry was watching TV. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like not to have to be responsible for so much stuff. Here it was getting late and I still was facing: cleaning paintbrushes, cleaning Annie's eyes and giving her medicine, emptying the dryer and folding two loads of wash, finish putting up all the pots and pans that I washed earlier from preparing and cleaning up the kitchen from dinner (we had stuffed bell peppers and that took three huge pots), sweeping the floor in the kitchen and making Terry's lunch for today. He was watching an old western on TV. He was already showered and in his pjs.

I am not sure I was angry, but was disappointed to be handling it all alone. I know you have felt this way before. I have to JERK myself back into place and give thanks immediately that the Lord provides me with the ability to do what I have to do. Then the thought creeps in, "Look what happened to your mother." She pushed and did it all in her situation and carried the cross of the martyr and almost died. I stand by my thought do I keep the house or does the house keep me? Individually we bring on the responsibilities in our lives. No one else puts the burden on your shoulders but you. I know I have to change with in me. So be it. God will provide what is needed. He offers His love and protection to us all. Trusting in his divine love your life will have purpose and meaning. Be sustained by your faith and know He has laid it all before you. Are you gathering up more than you should in your life? I know I am. That is obvious. Things need to change. Meanwhile, if I do not clean our house, it will not get done! Off to dust, vacuum and scrub.

After all, didn't mother always say, "Cleanliness is next to Godliness."?


Grace,
Laurie

“I am going to send an angel in front of you, to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have prepared.” —Exodus 23:20
Labels:

Comments

Lori McNamara said…
I love this painting Laurie, you did a super job! It just looks like those pups are having so much fun. I know how you feel about the cleaning, working, all the stuff piled up on you its the same here. If you figure out a solution let me know. Or if God tells you first! ;oD
10:46 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A Bit of Wonder Contemporary Horse Oil Daily Painting Art by Laurie Justus Pace 24 x 30 x 2 inches of thick buttery oils! Contact me to purchase: Laurie "This is the day that the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it". Psalm 118:24 It was a day of celebration yesterday as Lauren Gracen was born. Stacey began her labor around nine in the morning and was ready to push by 12:15, but they held her off while getting things set up. Took four good contractions with multiple pushes and the baby was there! All grandparents accounted for to count the toes and fingers! My admiration is for my daughter and her bravery and calmness despite the tension and newness of what she faced. I was honored to be there as the baby was delivered seeing my granddaughter push out into the light and take her first breathe... and then cry... and that she did. Terry was able to participate and he and Larry helped with pushing and getting Stacey upright for the process and then Terry was hon...
3 comments
Read more

Arrival...Refrigerator?

© Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2024 Arrival Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Proverbs 16:3 "Commit to the Lord whtever you do, and he will establish your plans."   Worrisome times laced with prayers.   The world seems like a scary place lately. Praying for everyone affected by the last two hurricanes.  My adventures today were the result of a dead refrigerator. I have loved my Kitchen Aid refrigerator very much. The first one in the 'French Kitchen' look died at 13 months. Hubby wanted the same refrigerator. Well this one made it four years and a few months. I cannot believe appliances are not made to last longer...but wait, is that because they make more money if we have to replace it in 4-5 years?  You replace your mattress at least every 7 years... and your washer dryer, you might get 7 years out of those... The stoves seem to make it closer to 10 years. We are Lowe's customers, and Robert ...
Post a Comment
Read more

The Marsh... of our lives? Walking with God.

© Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2024 The Marsh 6 x 12 inches Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   I did two of these paintings about three years ago. They both sold immediately to a Florida Collector. Simple and elegant for a horse painting.  Ephesians 5:1-2 "Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma."  One of the biggest challenges in walking with God is trusting Him and not trying to out think Him or to do everything your way. It never works.  The Apostle Paul wrote of his own struggles in Romans 7 .  Romans 7: 22-23 “ So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the ...
Post a Comment
Read more