© Laurie Pace Graphics One Design 2025 Never Fear Oil on Canvas SOLD by Laurie Pace Why People Disappoint Us — Imperfection, Expectations, and Grace (But God Never Does) I n general, people disappoint us. That reality touches every kind of relationship—friendships, family, and even marriage. Often, disappointment doesn’t come from cruelty or bad intent, but from something much simpler: human imperfection. Imperfections in relationships often appear as surprises. Habits we didn’t expect. Differences in how things are handled, ordered, or valued. We enter relationships—whether friendship or marriage—with hope and positivity, yet eventually discover that everyone carries flaws, weaknesses, and unresolved issues. That discovery is not failure; it is a part of each of us, living and growing. Some people handle imperfections with grace and resilience. Others fall apart when expectations collide with reality. Wh...
Laurie Pace Fine Art is a contemporary American painter known for expressive horse paintings, figurative works, florals, and narrative art. Working primarily in oil, and occasionally beginning with acrylic underlayers, Laurie paints intuitively—guided by movement, emotion, faith, and the spirit of the paint itself.