Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Slowly coming to....  16 x 20 inches Oil on Canvas.   I began working on the head of the horse first and coming down the neck in this equine painting.  I was not sure about the background colors, but decided to play them up rather than take them out. Normally I would be taking them out... I can feel the strength in the composition and for the third time painting in the past week, feel a strength in myself that has not been there in awhile.   “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,     neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.  “As the heavens are higher than the earth,     so are my ways higher than your ways     and my thoughts than your thoughts. Psalm 55:8-9 Laurie Pace A Texas Artist Pace Studio  Graphics One Design My Blog        ...

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Beginnings...  16 x 20 inches Oil on Canvas.  So I took the canvas and I created the background using Golden Acrylics.  I just chose colors I felt spiritually as I painted and then tossed in the blues for contrast to the deep oranges.  I debated on vertical or horizontal... and usually I would do this vertical but I felt the movement more in the horizontal.  Took up charcoal and sketched in the horse.  If I was knifing I would begin moving paint on now with the knife, but I took up the brush... still on a break from knife for some pieces....see more tomorrow. I often wonder if God ever changes 'THE PLAN' that He has for us? I know we have a certain amount of freedom in choosing things to do in life and we certainly take 'THE PLAN" out another door pretty often.  He probably lets us hang out there in some painful...

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Blue Moon Wolf  16 x 16 inches Oil on Canvas.  I am pretty close to done. It is hanging around and I see maybe a sweep of gold in one other spot, but I feel satisfied that I captured what I was feeling in my mind and heart. Allowing His spirit to work through me again as I did this past weekend with Water's Edge.  God is our refuge and strength,     an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 Laurie Pace A Texas Artist Pace Studio  Graphics One Design My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards          CFAI.co      GALLERY LINKS Mirada Fine Art Denver CO ,   The Rare Gallery Jackson Hole WY   The White Dog Gallery Carbondale, CO. The Dutch Art Gallery Dallas TX ...

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Blue Moon Wolf in Progress  16 x 16 inches Oil on Canvas.  So I had this 16 x 16 canvas in the studio... just hanging out from the lake. It was covered with some texturing with paper and lots of acrylic paint wiped here and there... and then just left to wait. It has been waiting 12 months and I finally chose it for this painting. Watch the progress today and tomorrow as I take something pretty questionable and see where I can take it.  Name Blue Moon Wolf after the Blue Moon from last night. Terry got me outside to see it. Unbelievable. It is also unbelievable when you take your life, battered and bruised, and find the joy and life that is hidden deep inside of you. Why we choose to carry so much pain and so many burdens is beyond comprehension. Choose to find God's light inside of you. Take the best of who you are and nurtur...

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Water's Edge   24 x 30 inches Oil on Canvas. I think I am done with this one.  Here is a close up of the girl: This one seem to flow from the knife as it cut across the canvas with the water, the waves and the light filtering through the young girl's dress.  Tentatively she edges to the water lapping in at her feet... Water's Edge, Child on the Beach So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.  Genesis 1:21 Laurie Pace A Texas Artist Pace Studio  Graphics One Design My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards          CFAI.co ...

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Water's Edge  24 x 30 inches Oil on Canvas.  A new one on the easel.. in progress. This is from a photo that I have painted from before and it was time to change up the background and adjust things for a different feeling. Nothing pulls at the heart more for me than painting a child standing before the wide open ocean... realizing it is vast what is before her... just as her life is before her. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.  1John5:12 Laurie Pace A Texas Artist Pace Studio  Graphics One Design My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards          CFAI.co      GALLERY LINKS Mirada Fine Art Denver CO ,   The Rare G...

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Bella's Song (Tucker) 30 x 40 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  The painting is singing now... I lightened up one side and redirected some movement and brought in the color unleashing the best in contrast as it laid up again the blues and mauves... A beautiful contemporary horse painting... and I give thanks to the Holy Spirit  that guides my knife in my work each day.   But I trust in your unfailing love;  my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise,  for he has been good to me. Psalm 13:5-6 Laurie Pace A Texas Artist Pace Studio  Graphics One Design My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards          CFAI.co      GALLERY LINKS Mirada Fine Art Denver CO ,   ...

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Tucker... coming along  30 x 40 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  Okay so the layering in of colors has begun...but something is still not working totally in this painting.  It is on the hanging stage right now, to let it hang around so I can finish this strong horse painting. I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;   I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.   I will be glad and rejoice in you;   I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 Laurie Pace A Texas Artist Pace Studio  Graphics One Design My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards          CFAI.co      GALLERY LINKS Mirada Fine Art Denver CO ,   The Rare Galler...

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Tucker continues  30 x 40 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  The background was laid in with about four or five layers and then wipes of color surrounding it.  Then the black horse was knifed in with blacks, Prussian blues, deep mauves...and then accented with swipes from the same palette.   I did four sketches and this is the one that was chosen.  When I consider your heavens,  the work of your fingers,  the moon and the stars,     which you have set in place,  what is mankind that you are mindful of them,     human beings that you care for them? Psalm 8:3-4 Laurie Pace A Texas Artist Pace Studio  Graphics One Design My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards      ...

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Tucker Begins  30 x 40 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  There is always a unique relationship between a rider and their horse. The challenge comes from capturing that feeling that brings the two in sync when they ride.  While each painting is unique, each relationship between me and the canvas is unique as well.   Tucker is a solid black horse... so we will see where this grows...  Laurie Pace A Texas Artist Pace Studio  Graphics One Design My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards          CFAI.co      GALLERY LINKS Mirada Fine Art Denver CO ,   The Rare Gallery Jackson Hole WY   The White Dog Gallery Carbondale, CO. The Dutch Art Gallery Dallas TX   South Hill Gal...

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 A Moment  18 x 24 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD and lives in Canada. Wow, this is a horse painting from 2006 era... going into 2007 maybe. Composition played strongly with conflict and color.  A unique horse painting. Hope you are enjoying this walk back to when the horses became so much of my daily painting. Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doin...

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Appy Two  30 x 30 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD and yes this is cropped.  This incredible Appaloosa Painting  also graced the covers of the Appaloosa Journal a few years back.  It has been an incredibly popular painting.  The Spirit of the Paint continues with reviewing some older pieces from 2007.  His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2 Peter 1:3 Laurie Pace A Texas Artist Pace Studio  Graphics One Design My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards          CFAI.co      GALLERY LINKS Mirada Fine Art Denver CO ,   The Rare Gallery Jackson Hole WY   The White D...