Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

"No. 239 Beauty" 24 x 24 inches Oil on Canvas Contact me to Purchase: Laurie SOLD OFF THE BLOG! THANK YOU! ©Laurie Justus Pace Graphics One Design 2009 " Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. " 1 Peter 3:8 The Painting : Different strokes for different folks. It was a laid back two day period working on this light impressionistic piece. This is a 24 x 24 inch canvas and I used Holbein Duo Oils in multiple layers. Most of the area is in wide brush, but parts are in a 1/4 inch brush. The Thought : I was reading in 1 Peter when I came across this verse. Peter is sharing what is important for us in our lives, but taking it a step further is to realize what God has for us. This verse is a gentle verse speaking of open love. Our God is this and more. Our God is an awesome God. God is tough and tender. Brings back thoughts of that child rearing book from the seventies "Tough Love...

Up to No Good No. 31 Contemporary Art Horse Equine Daily Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 30 x 30 inches Oil on Canvas SOLD Contact me if you are interested in this painting, include the title in the email: Laurie "Sing to the Lord, you saints of His; praise His holy name. For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." Psalm 30:4-5 I do not know where my mind was when I painted this, but I do remember having fun. Terry was home and he kept spinning around in his chair to watch me. I had on my IPOD and was jamming and painting, oblivious to anything else. This followed a pretty treacherous week of kidney stones and busy schedules... it was time to dance. In our lives there are always things creeping in to pull us down emotionally. If we didn't have the down days we would never enjoy those up days. God can transform your day in a blink when you least expect it. If you a...