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You've seen this painting before, now read My Heart's Story behind Playing for Papa.

The True Story of Playing for Papa © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Playing for Papa Oil on Canvas  SOLD   by Laurie Pace   Sometimes we don't recognize the threads that have been woven through our lives until years later. For me, music came long before painting. I grew up at the piano, later taught piano and guitar, and discovered that melodies have a way of staying with us long after the final note has faded. When I painted 'Playing for Papa', I thought I was creating a single painting. Looking back now, I realize I was uncovering something much deeper. Music wasn't simply part of my childhood—it quietly became part of the foundation beneath my art. That was me on the piano at a young age.  There is much more to the story on my website blog.  As I begin sharing more stories through Threads of Grace, I'm rediscovering how music, family, faith, and painting have always been woven together. Some paint...

Count them down... one, two three, four, five!

There were Five © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026 Sketch  by Laurie Pace   Where My Thoughts Wander... Every morning begins with Scripture, prayer, and a new day waiting to unfold. Yet, like so many of us, I can find my thoughts drifting toward tomorrow's worries instead of today's blessings. This week, a conversation with friends and a passage from an old devotional reminded me that God's answers often arrive quietly—not when we chase them, but while we faithfully live the day He has already given us. Sometimes the greatest peace comes when we stop searching for all the answers and simply trust the next step. Join me in my Studio Stories as I reflect on faith, creativity, and the quiet ways God guides us through ordinary days. Read more on my website.    Faith and Creativity,    Christian Artist,  Studio Stories,  Artist's Journey,  Trusting God,  Finding Purpose,   Dail...
A New Snow... Dallaska 2026 Since last Friday night, we have been iced in — snow layered over ice, and then more ice — the kind of weather that quietly reminds you how little control we actually have. Dallas has been referring to it as “Dallaska 2026,” and while the nickname makes me smile, the experience itself has been a sobering reset.  © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2026   by Laurie Pace   I woke this morning, Thursday,  at 4:30 a.m., still wrapped in the warmth of the bed, feeling deeply humble and grateful for God’s care over this past week. Since last Friday night, we have been iced in — snow layered over ice, and then more ice — the kind of weather that quietly reminds you how little control you actually have.  On Sunday, we lost heat. Atmos Energy in Fort Worth responded with what felt like an army — over 700 plumbers and technicians — working with each neighbor, one by one in our neighborhood. They even set up an e...