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Sounds of Music in Studio with Laurie Pace, Texas Artist



  ©Laurie Pace       Graphics One Design 2023

 Violin, The Sound of Music
18 x 24  Oils on Canvas
Commission 
 by Laurie Pace        ELLEPACE.com



"This is love: That we walk according to his commands. This is the command as you have heard it from the beginning: that you walk in love." 2 John 6


The Violin
The year was 2008 and I believe in the summer or early fall that I completed this painting. The love of music in my life made it like a craving to take this commission of a young girl and her violin.  This painting is in my "Do it with Heart Book" and a break in life showing you more of my roots in the tech age.  I do not have much from before 1998 in photos on the computer. 

My style was always more impressionism than it was realism and back then I had tasted the freedom of a palette knife and thick oil paints which in itself was an addiction. 

Not in the book but two years later a simple commission with less restriction, but I truly love the one above the best. Using antique music and mixed media, I was in the midst of a piano painting frenzy and someone wanted their daughter and violin in this style. 



The Bible verse above talks of walking in God's love. For me this applies in everything that we do... our work, our faith, our family, our friends, our life. To believe in our Father is to rest in His love. That means letting go of worry, fear, over-thinking things, controlling things, anger, anxiety... that list could go on... His love is the most power blessing we have and it is unending.  He grants us mercy and forgiveness as well and provides amply for us each day. He provides what we need, not what we want.  Life has taught me that His plans are exactly what I need, not the thoughts and control floating through my brain. Let go of those 'what ifs' or the 'I need' thoughts. Maybe it is old age, but it takes a whole lot of pressure off of you.

I am thankful for my daughter sharing her verse of the day with me... as I share it on with you! 

Follow the Spirit of the Paint... with Laurie Pace


Laurie Pace - A Texas Artist 



             


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Laurie is an international artist, her paintings are collected in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, DuBai, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, St Thomas, Romania, Greece, Croatia, and Ecuador.  



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Jo Castillo said…
These are both so full of emotion, thanks for sharing.
9:51 PM
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