Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

MOTHER AND CHILD THREE Horse Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 24 x 24 inches Commission Painting SOLD What is harmony? I know as an artist I strive for harmony in every painting I work on. Seeking a balance of color, line, space and shape, bringing into perfect harmonious pitch the blending of each of these elements. There are times I work a painting and it just doesn't work. Usually I attribute this to me being too much in control and not allow the spirit with in to carry the movement. Whether it be a realistic painting of a still life or a free handed abstract, it is essential for me to let go and not control but to paint what is seen or felt with out the distraction of owning the brush. I think this applies to life as well. In our stressful schedules we run around like a chicken with our head cut off, visiting scenarios in our head, trying to figure out where we need to be next and what would be the best option to get everything done that has to be done by a certain time,...

GHOST MOUNTAIN Horse Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 18 x 27 inches SOLD and on it's way to Ireland! Thank you for supporting Daily Painters! A long day ahead and it has just begun. Every day seems to bring new challenges and new confrontations and joyful moments. I know when I laid in bed last night I was exhausted physically and mentally. The Red Tree Gallery in Atascadero has an opening tonight for Ronald Ray Rogers . If you are in the area go by and see the works of this magnificent painter. His works share the glory! Wendy Rogers is the gallery owner and she is delightful to work with should you fall in love with some of Ron's work via the internet. The Lord offers to us replenishment. Letting down the guard you have had up all day and allowing His energy to calmly flow through your body is His way to heal us. In this world you give too much of your self everyday and you need to replenish through prayer and contemplation on the presence of God within you. Prai...

Elegance Horse Art by Laurie Justus Pace 9 x 12 on Linen Panel Contact me to purchase or commission a painting. Laurie Deep breath and start running! The House Painters finished up painting the outside of the house late afternoon yesterday. YEAH! They pulled all the heavy plastic that was covering the windows and I am no longer living in a bubble! Today they will be in the house working in the garden room repainting that area. Also had the window men here yesterday replacing windows that were installed incorrectly last week...well they put in the wrong windows. They have to come back next week to finish it as the wrong color insets were sent. Murphy's Law, right?? Murphy was obviously a man of great faith to survive it all! I am writing on team work today. That could apply to families, friendships, working groups for pay or with out pay. In life we have to find a common ground to get along. When there is a team there is always a mixture of personalities. Yes, this applie...

THE COURTING DANCE Horse Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 24 x 24 inches SOLD I am relaxed this morning and not so tense for a change! Sometime last night between dinner and bed a genuine feeling of ease filled my body and mind. I am going to have breakfast and begin painting this morning and truly looking forward to my alone time in the studio. Rest today in the knowledge that God is the total source of serenity. Your world has been filled with challenges of rising food costs, gas expenses, and life in general. This probably tends to bring a feeling of discouragement. Letting go of the struggle to allow the peace of God to fill your life in this very moment. Be at peace my friend. Grace, Laurie "The God of Peace be with all of you." Romans 15:33

Gathering Apples, Girl and Goat by Laurie Justus Pace Oil on Canvas 18 x 24 inches SOLD Contact me to commission your own Girl and Goat in my internationally collected series. Laurie This painting is a sharing moment between a child and her goat. It is a series I began two years ago and I only paint one or two a year. This was a commissioned piece for a collector in D.C. Sharing is a word I will pick up on today. Many time during the day we are called upon to share with others. This usually brings to mind sharing of concrete items, like a cup of sugar, sharing of toys for playing, sharing food with family etc. As you reflect on the day or even yesterday, it is time to share with the Lord and let Him know exactly how you are. Tell Him how you feel and share openly with Him the desires of your heart and the pain that takes away your joy. God shares with us daily in many ways. When you share back with Him, give appreciation for what He shares with you. This is His gift to us, no...

Elements Earth, Wind and Fire Horse Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 30 x 40 x 2 on Canvas Contact me to purchase and include the painting name. Laurie It was a beautiful relaxing day yesterday. We so enjoyed a huge lunch with all the kids and my parents. Here are two photos...one of Terry and I and one of my parents. They are always so cute. Our children ordered Terry and I an Italian Margarita and my mom tasted it and had to have one. So she and dad shared one. Terry and I before the feast. Mom and Dad and their margarita. Anniversaries make me reflect back over the years. I have known Terry since age 11. At age 11, I could not have even begun to know what was God's plan in my life and his life. We never know the true purpose that God created us. His plan existed before we did. We are here at this time for a reason for His plan. We each have a purpose and our lives entangle with others here on earth. You can never be sure in what moment your actions or words affect the ...

THE CONDUCTOR By Laurie Justus Pace 3 ft by 4 ft Oil on Canvas SOLD Today is a celebrated day in our family. This is our wedding anniversary. I was eleven when I threw a note in study hall over his shoulder. It was the beginning of a lifelong romance. He didn't think the note was for him and passed it to the girl in front of him. Eventually he got it. Guys are slow at that age. We had a fairy tale romance through junior high and parts of high school. But when I said I wanted thirteen children, he sort of disappeared in shock. Our best friends today are the same best friends we had growing up. Life long friendships of trust and love. This morning I woke to beautiful vases of roses through out the house. We have not had breakfast yet, but I will whip up something special to start the day. I hurried in here to blog first. After we graduated it would be nine years before we saw each other again and another nine before we dated and married. Always timed in with the high school reun...

Inspired One Time by Laurie Justus Pace 8 x 10 inches Oil on Linen Panel Contact me for pricing. Laurie HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SISTER IN LAW LESLIE AND TO MY NEIGHBOR JO! They shared the same birthday last week... a special day to celebrate life and the gifts they bring into our lives. Henri Lebasque painted this first in the 1800's. I repositioned my woman in the chair a bit and pulled her one leg up and placed the chair on the surface a bit differently. I fell totally in love with the colors and had to paint it. I think I am going to frame it for my own because of the colors. Yesterday was a maddening day as Julie from Guidry Designs came by to pick up the first of the work completed this week. It went to the framers at the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas for framing. Julie will be placing the work into homes in the Highland Park area that she stages for Realtors. Today I will finish up two matching 5 x 6 ft pieces...HORSES! Then I will take a break for our anniversary....and next ...

Portrait in Turquoise by Laurie Justus Pace 18 x 24 inches Oil on Canvas SOLD Today will be busy. I feel a bit frantic. The painters are suppose to paint the house today, but it is NOT sanded properly and the repairs to the wood are not correct. I shoved the phone number of the contractor in Terry's hands to call them at eight this morning. I have paintings to finish up for my client today along with a Fire Inspection. One of the Dallas Fire Marshals will be out to give me a fix it list I am sure. I left Terry in charge of the list but I have not had time to go behind him to see if it is all right. I am hoping they do not care if the house is dusty and needing scrubbing as I have been studio bound all week. I was reading about escaping from darkness this morning. It is written in a different angle than I wrote about earlier this week. In seeking peace and joy you have to escape from darkness. Define darkness as a lack of light just as sin is a lack of love. (Often it is a l...

Paris, Open Cafe in the Rain by Laurie Justus Pace 4 ft by 12 ft SOLD I am one TIRED artist today. These are not even the final shots. It was late late last night when I finished up the faces of each character and that is not shown in any shots. These are shots Terry took While I was working. Scramble Monet and Renoir into this Paris Rainy Night Cafe with strollers under umbrellas in the background. A weary waiter is my favorite part of the canvas. May have to do one JUST of him. Today I will be working on a 3 ft by 4 ft Conductor from the symphony. Muted tones so I hope not to fall asleep. Starter Bread. Have any of you gotten any of the FRIENDSHIP STARTER BREAD lately? I had not had any since Dec of 1998. I was thrilled to get a bag yesterday. In ten days I will have mini starters that I can share and from those grow even more. So if you have a hankering to have some of that great bread, email me. I will fedex it overnight in the starter bag and we will get this rolling. We s...

THE QUILT by Laurie Justus Pace 3ft by 4 ft Oil on Canvas SOLD Had to post before I started working. I have a 12 ft canvas on my easel. TWELVE FEET. I will take pictures today. Other than an errand with my mom mid morning I will literally be painting on this one all day with FAST DRY impasto added to the oils. This has to hang this weekend in a home. I love God's sense of humor. Meanwhile please keep me on prayer today.... as I take this on. I am pretty calm at the moment pulling in the spirit and the power of the Lord. He has to be heavy in hand as I take on this project. Believe you can be successful in what you do today too! God gives us the gifts and the desire to go forth. It is His spiritual vision that guides us toward our greater goal. With Him you can be successful in all endeavors. The above painting is for the same client. I will be doing several over the next five days. Grace, Laurie "But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters belo...

Talking It Over Horse Art by Laurie Justus Pace SOLD Thank you! Talking it over is a good place to start. I know we all have squirrels living in our head that keep all the cages roll as they go in circles. I try repeatedly to rid myself of the squirrels. Then Hamsters moved in after I turned fifty. They don't run as fast as the squirrels but they never stop to rest either. During the day we are faced with so many things to absorb into our minds and our lives. Our society today is basically in high gear. Between the media, the traffic, the stores, the constant congestion, we can't hear any more and that means we can't talk any more. When decisions need to be made and thoughts need to be examined the squirrels and hamsters take up their trot in our heads as we begin to justify different scenarios floating through our thoughts. With age I have decided this is where I do get rid of the hamsters and squirrels. Stop thinking, begin with a simple prayer and then listen. ...