Flower Oil Painting by Laurie Pace

'Blooms of Summer'

30 x 30 inches
Oil on Canvas

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I have a post note at the bottom of this post... please take a moment and read it.

"Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the earth." Psalm 100:1

Do you have a pair of old slippers? What about a favorite coffee cup? There are things we have that bring us great comfort even in their simplicity. Those 'things' are a sign to us of contentment and when in use we feel contented and safe.

In comparison... what is joy? Those slippers are definitely contentment, a sign you have arrived home safe from the world, or warmth on a cold morning etc. But Joy, are those slippers joy to you?

Pure joy exceeds the contentment of knowing everything is going reasonable well. As you and I both know, in a split second your world can be upside down. Joy has to be found in the moment and it comes directly from Him. Joy is in us at all times, we have to be open to feel it; not clouded with issues and thoughts of the day. Joy is found in the pure silence when you are one with God. Joy is in the beauty of the earth He created for us. Joy is the warmth of sun, the freshness of a rain shower, the laughter of a child, the smile of your mother, or in the hands of your father.

Truly Joy is the spirit of God inside of you. This joy can be drawn upon in any situation. Exuberant Joy....open your heart and feel it today.

Laurie

"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song." Psalm 28:7

POST NOTE: I wanted to share that this is the end of the first week of the existence of Daily Painters of Texas. This group was inspired by of course the Daily Painters. Micah Condon who created Daily Painters had a vision of gathering dedicated artists together in common goals to work together helping each other forward in their art. Scaling back to the state level, it was obvious after Jamie Williams Grossman put together a show for the daily painters in her area, and they had such a wonderful time with the association, several of us here in Texas decided to do the same thing. Vernita Bridges-Hoyt, Kay Wyne and I became the initiators. Together we built the blog, gathered a small group of artists statewide and are already planning our first group show this fall. If you have time, stop by and visit our new blog and see some of the finest art in Texas.

www.dailypaintersoftexas.blogspot.com.

Also visit companion groups, Daily Painters of Colorado, and Daily Painters of Washington.

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 and Shelia at the Southlake Lowe's in Appliances

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 law of sin at work within me” I can only speak for mys

Piano Girls

© Laurie Pace Graphics One Design 2024 Girl on Piano Oil on Canvas SOLD by Laurie Pace Our prayers are with the southeastern Gulf coast as a hurricane approaches. We have family and friends in this area. This painting was a more impressionistic piece than the Girl on Piano pieces from 2008-2010. It is the tilt of the head and the precious lift of the hand with the outer small finger delicately angled. Not quite old enough to be using pedals, her feet are crossed below the bench. Back in the day of my lessons and playing in the late fifties and early sixties, young girls wore dresses. I miss those days. I still prefer dresses over pants today... even my studio jeans. One of my modern girl on Piano pieces.... "Playing for Papa" These make incredible gifts for the holidays using music that is important to you or to the person receiving the gift. In the midst of commissions right now. I loved playing for my grandmother and my Dad. Shop other Av

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