Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

Baby Beagle is an Oil on W/C paper and is 6 x 6 inches. Contemporary Dog Painting Contact me to purchase: Laurie SOLD OFF MY BLOG! THANK YOU!!! "And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." Matthew 15:27 There is a terrific new set of artists that invited me to be apart of their postings for Dog paintings. The blog is www.dogartistsunited.blogspot.com . I was thrilled to be included in this group and "wowed" by the artists participating. When you have time, visit and see some new teriffic dog art. George Eliot wrote: "We long for an affection altogether ignorant of our faults. Heaven has accorded this to us in the uncritical canine attachment." One thing about dogs is how they love us unconditionally. Those big eyes staring at you when you are sitting there watching TV, or when you are eating and they are parked next to the chair watching your hand move from the plate on the table to your mout

Night Crossing Contemporary Horse Art Equine Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 24 x 30 inches Acrylic and Oil on Canvas SOLD COMMISSIONED PAINTING Contact me for your own special painting. Laurie "Strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way." 1 Corinthians 12:31 The horse above stands out really well in my studio, despite all the bright contemporary pieces... there is just something about her that makes her different. I believe it is the contract of both colors and mediums. This is a commissioned painting for a collector in California. She has been a joy to work with simply telling me direction and allowing me to paint. She loved the black and red I did in an earlier series and wanted something similar, but in this specific size. I believe my art makes a difference in people's lives. I believe God's spirit is in every painting, and every painting is painted for a specific person before it is even created. My thanks for making a

IN FLIGHT Contemporary Greyhound Dog Art Oil Painting SOLD Commission 15 x 30 inches Oil on Canvas Contact me for Commission work: Laurie "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17 In the spirit of the painting I wanted to stir my thoughts to the absolute freedom that you felt the day school let out for the summer. Do you remember back then? Three months off of no homework, tests, getting up at 7 am to be a school by 8 am. I do not imagine you look forward to prayer that way do you? Maybe we should... I don't but these thoughts are making me climb out of my box again. Our minds are such powerful tools. We can accomplish so much active imagination...and are free to express ourselves in so many ways through our gifts. Now think about the freedom to pray... to honor Him as the Father of all creation and mankind, and then to be excited to share with Him your day. Just as you do your spouse, your best friend, y

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WILD HORSE Contemporary Horse Equine Oil Daily Art Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 5 x 7 inches of Oil Commissioned SOLD Contact me for your own collectible! Laurie "Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.: Philippians 4:9 Wednesday, but I am not clear on where all the time went on Monday and Tuesday as we had Tink here. I did get 10350 steps on my new meter! FOR TUESDAY, not for both days. Below is a slide show of the two days... we took Lauren on a LONG walk yesterday. That is why I had over 10,000 steps. Finding peace when there is a tiny one in the house is challenging. She is not quite into a schedule of eating and sleeping but she is only 7 weeks old now. I am thinking soon she will settle in and life will be more balanced for Larry and Stacey. Inner peace can encompass your entire life. I find it only possible through the presence of God in my life. It is easy to think of the joine

THEY HEARD THE CRY Contemporary Art Horse Equine Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace SOLD 24 x 30 x 2 Oil on Canvas Contact me to purchase. Laurie "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." John 15:7 Tuesday...this morning marks the attitude of Faith. Faith to believe in the limitless and in abundance provided by God. So often we are drug down by fear or doubt in our lives as our faith is nudged and knocked about. Accept that these times will happen. Accept that we are to be tested and accept that bad things happen to good people. Well, they are bad things to us, but to Him they are good as what happens brings us closer to Him. So when adversity surrounds you, know this is time for you to renew your faith and confirm your belief in our Father. Begin to learn how to tune out the pull of the adversity and turn from the fear and believe in abundance... He will provide. Jesus showed us over and over again in His te

FOUR BLACK HORSES Contemporary Modern Art Horse Equine Daily Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace SOLD 24 x 36 inches Oil on Canvas Contact me to purchase: Laurie "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God." Colossians 3:16 What is your attitude today? Let start this week with a positive attitude of gratitude. Affirming gratitude brings greater good into your own life. Proven fact. Gratitude is more than thankfulness; it is true awareness of God's presence in every person and every situation in life. Remember you are in Him now and He is good. He has your ultimate needs in mind as this day unfolds. Be grateful for such a loving Father and give thanks! Our Tink is coming today... her daddy has more medical tests...and we are ready to get in some more quality hugs and loves! We are full of joy! Keep the attitude of gratitude... Laurie "

FOLLOW THE LEADER Contemporary Equine Art Horse Oil Daily Painting by Laurie Justus Pace SOLD 24 x 36 Private Collection Colorado Springs, CO. Contact me for Commission Work: Laurie "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live."--John 11:25 Rain greets the Easter Morning here in Dallas. Much needed rain, but not exactly the ideal thought of a brilliant sunrise on Easter, where you go to early sunrise service and watch or celebrate the SON risen in the sky... So much is deeper than that and I am only just beginning to grasp it at my age. A sudden light bulb turned on in my head this weekend. Always, ALWAYS, I have shared a testimonial of when I heard God speak to me and the situation I was in and He most clearly said, "I will be there with you, you will not be alone. I will be walking next to you." For my entire life I have believed that He walks with me and He is with me always. I have written in this blog many t

In Her Easter Bonnet Contemporary Figurative Art Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 5 x 7 inches Oil on Canvas Contact me to Purchase. Laurie SOLD THE DAY POSTED> THANK YOU! "Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began," Timothy 2 1:9 When I was sitting in church last week there she was down the pew in her beautiful hat touched by the light from the stain glass window. I sat in awe at the simple beauty and asked her after church if I could snap some pictures... and as you can see she agreed. You will probably see it again as I had her do several poses. I have not painted like this in a while. Figurative painting is what I mainly did until five years ago when I left the world of fragile realism and stepped out into impressionism and abstract. Every artist grows with their changes and I think every path leads to another challenge an

In the Pasture Contemporary Art Horse Equine Oil Daily Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 18 x 24 x 2 inches OIL on Canvas Not Available as I added more paint! "On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul." Psalm 138:3 Through out our daily life, we encounter trials and stresses that begin to drain us of both patience and peace. It is at that moment we need to train ourselves to stop... STOP. Begin to breathe and count and as you do you allow the strength of the Spirit to fill your body with loads of new oxygen. This improves you physically, emotionally and mentally as you face what is there. I can only begin to scratch the fullness of what Jesus faced... I would be terrified to the point of fainting or having a heart attack I am sure. His Father gave him the strength of soul to carry that cross and finish what was left for Him to do. Today affirm God within the strength of Spirit that is yours, no different than what was there for Jesus. Our sm

HORSE PLAY Contemporary Art Horse Equine Oil Daily Painting by Laurie Justus Pace SOLD 18 x 24 x 2 inches oil on canvas Contact me to purchase and mention name of painting: Laurie "So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 With this season we have had days of reflection of what Jesus was experiencing. With the knowledge of His ascent into Heaven following His resurrection, we are left with a renewing spirit of new birth, or renewal of our spirits. I pray this will be a new beginning of a journey of discovery in Him as you uncover new skills and talents to share with the world. Let go of the old habits and welcome in the life of today. Heal what is hurting, forgive and move on to joy. Reunite with people and places that are dear to you while you enjoy the new acquaintances. Every person in our lives has a reason to be apart of this season in your life. Grow with it all. Below fi

PINK POPPIES in the Wind Contemporary Floral Flowers Art Oil Painting SOLD Contact me for commission work: Laurie "Stop judging others, and you will not be judged. For others will treat you as you treat them. Whatever measure you use in judging others, it will be used to measure how you are judged." Matthew 7:1-2 I truly dislike can's of worms. Worms are really creepy to me. Seems like "The Shack" started up some grumbles with some folks and others sing praises of the book. I did finish it early yesterday morning and it was good to the last page. GOOD AS IN FICTIONAL READING GOOD. I do not want to misrepresent anything when I have suggested you read the book. IT IS NOT meant to be read for teaching of the Word. It is a good fictional story of how one man deals with tragedy in his mind. Did any of you all see Gone with the Wind? I am a history teacher...certified history teacher in the state of Texas to teach any flavor of history from American, to Texas to