Winter Light in North Texas: Painting Through Ice and Cold Isaiah 55:10 – “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven… so is my word that goes out from my mouth.” Snow serves as a metaphor for God’s Word. This verse likens snow’s nourishing effects on the earth to the way God’s Word brings growth and life, fulfilling His purposes. © Laurie Pace Graphics One Design 2026 Winter Beauty by Laurie Pace While the weather outside might look deceptively beautiful, it is anything but gentle. At two degrees in North Texas, sleet has fallen thick and heavy, transforming patios and yards into massive skating rinks. Overnight, despite honeycomb shades and blackout curtains, the reflected light from the ice made it seem as though the outdoors was illuminated all night long. When I rose around four a.m. to check the faucets, I couldn’t resist peeking outside—four to five inches of sleet covered everything, brilliant and unforgiving. Inside, the stu...
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.