Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

© Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2025 The Calling Commission Painting Oil on Canvas  by Laurie Pace   LOVE this painting. It comes up every year closer to August when my dear friend Queen Esther starred in NY in a musical. She has been on broadway many times and this was on the re-opening of the Apollo Theater back about 22 years ago. She is a forever friend, a mentor and a classy woman with a huge voice! 1 Thessalonians 4:14 " For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep." This is the week that brings me to my knees and my heart to mourn and then to sing. If you do not know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, I implore you to read one of the Gospels of His birth and His life here on earth; Matthew or Luke both offer great insight to His time spent here.    Did you know Jesus has been with God in heaven, along with the Holy Spiri...

Summer 2002    © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2020 The Apollo with Queen Esther  by Laurie Pace  Visit Ellepace.com to see available artwork.   “In an effort to be the change that I want to see in the world, I'm officially one of nine board of directors for @jalopybrooklyn #Theatre and #Music School in #RedHook. I'm so grateful to be a part of a performance space that's committed to #Americana and #folk music traditions worldwide. # .” ― Queen Esther @queenesthermusic (Instagram 7 Nov 2020) It felt like a tale of two cities but it was more more like a tale of two musicians in two cities. It was in 2002 when my hubby brought home the New York newspaper several times a week that I came across an article on the Apollo Theater doing "Harlem Song" with Queen Esther starring in the production.  I loved the cast photo and was determined to paint it, but not to sell it ever. I sent it to Queen ...