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Yellow White Iris by Texas Artist Laurie Pace and conversation on the Delicate Beauty we each have in our lives...what is yours?

   © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2023 White Iris 12 x 12  Oils on Canvas Available    by Laurie Pace   Shop other Available Artwork.  Sign up for my quarterly newsletter and painting sales. "Suddenly about ten yesterday morning, the storms had blown through and I picked up an empty canvas and started painting this soft precious group of iris. It would be rich in a frame that brought out the delicate beauty.  There was no pre thought which was not good... I worked on it about 7 hours. Enjoy the day today...  "   Delicate Beauty The definition of Delicate Beauty is " 1. exquisite, fine, or subtle in quality, character, construction, etc. 2 having a soft or fragile beauty. 3 (of colour, tone, taste, etc.) pleasantly subtle, soft, or faint. When I think of delicate beauty, my mind envisions our family and our Father God.  He created each of us uniquely to be who we are with certain gifts he bestowed to each of us, as well

Unfailing Love . Sunflowers . Laurie Pace, Texas Contemporary Artist

   © +Laurie Pace         Graphics One Design 2018  Size 24 x 36 . Sold  Oil on Canvas. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available Paintings by Laurie Pace  Follow me on Facebook           Sign up for my monthly studio newsletter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not sure what happened in northeast Texas today, but we broke a low and a high today since 1914.   What would normally be temps in the high seventies and low eighties with lows around 65, has been trumped for the next two days.   We have a high of 42 and it is hovering around 36-38 right now. With it is pouring rain that seems to have no end for the next 48 hours.   That being said, ATT offices in the DFW area were hit by lightning and there is intermittent cable and absolutely no internet. So my time is limited today. The painting above was from 14 years ago, but one of my per

Courage Is.... Contemporary Flower Paintings by Laurie Pace

   © +Laurie Pace         Graphics One Design 2016   Oil on Canvas. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available Paintings by Laurie Pace  Follow me on Facebook           Sign up for my monthly studio newsletter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Courage is grace under pressure.” ― Ernest Hemingway Accepting gifts is usually a fun thing... Terry and I were talking about that in the car yesterday.  I love getting boxes in the mail and opening them to see what is inside. It is even better when you know it is a gift and someone has really thought about you to buy you something special. Brings back that excitement we use to have as kids at Christmas time.  What about the gift of grace? Is it all the good gifts we enjoy freely in every day?  It would take a lifetime to celebrate all of those from wild Buttercups blooming in the Sprin

What is beauty? Contemporary Iris painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

   © +Laurie Pace         Graphics One Design 2016  Size: 10 x 30 Sold   Oil on Canvas. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available Paintings by Laurie Pace  Follow me on Facebook           Sign up for my monthly studio newsletter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “True beauty is a ray That springs from the sacred depths of the soul, and illuminates the body, just as life springs from the kernel of a stone and gives colour and scent to a flower.” ― Rumi What is true beauty?   I remembered a quote from Kahlil Gibran “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” How right this rings in my heart.  I am blessed with many friends of such great beauty. One of my older friends is my heart sis "Jan".  She is my go to mentor for everything and anything. I respect and love her and look to her as she leads her life a

Souls are like Flowers... Modern Contemporary Poppy Painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

   © +Laurie Pace         Graphics One Design 2015 In progress, 36 x 36 inches  Oil on Canvas. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available Paintings by Laurie Pace  Follow me on Facebook           Sign up for my monthly studio newsletter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “I read somewhere once that souls were like flowers,' said Priscilla.    'Then your soul is a golden narcissus,' said Anne, 'and Diana's is like a red, red rose. Jane's is an apple blossom, pink and wholesome and sweet.'  'And our own is a white violet, with purple streaks in its heart,' finished Priscilla.” ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea I had the sweetest gift I could receive with the opportunity to paint this piece for a first year teacher and her new apartment.   I remember my first teaching position and it was first

First Flowers, Flower painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2014 First Flowers  24 x 24 inches Mixed Media.  Okay, so I got stuck on this one. It is NOT done, but I am studying it closely and waiting for the right time to approach the surface with oils. Currently it is fresh and beautiful to my artist eye and I really love the freedom in the entire piece.  Give me your feedback. Make a comment for me.  Do I paint more or just a little bit to accent things?  This flower painting is available. Contact me. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalm 100:4 Laurie Pace A Texas Artist   My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards    GALLERY LINKS Mirada Fine Art Denver CO ,   The Rare Gallery Jackson Hole WY   The White Dog Gallery Carbondale, CO. Vino Dipinte Gallery   San Angelo, TX South Hill Gall