Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

SUNRISE Contemporary Art Horse Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 24 x 36 inches Oil on Canvas SOLD Contact me for Commission Work. Laurie "When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remian faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion." Acts 11:23 This is one of my favorite horses that lives in Illinois. The power of the sun rising and the power of the horse as it rises to great the sun. During the most trying times in our life, God rises before us. We may have our eyes shut, but He is there. Divine grace reveals itself unfailing as the Spirit that fills your life. The sunrise is a building of this divine inspiration as the strong colors ignite across the sky wakening the world with its vivid colors. Let the sunrise banish your anxiety. Allow the grace of God to move you beyond the self-doubt and fear that fills you today. The light will fill your darkness and give you hope even in the most desperate times. Let the power set you free

Lake Ontario Girl on Beach Contemporary Modern Art Child Beach Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 5 x 7 inches Oil on W/C Paper Contact me to purchase: Laurie "And God, who searches the heart, know what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God." Romans 8:27 This was an oil I did from some photos when we were in the Finger Lake Region for a gallery show opening at Earth Works Art Gallery. We flew in and out of Rochester. We spent an afternoon at the beach on the shores of Lake Ontario. It was beautiful. It was one of those moments of such sheer beauty of the day, relaxation and good company that you just sighed in contentment. God was there that moment, just as He is there this moment today. Are you contemplating a change in your life right now? Are you burdened by something that seems to pull you down daily? I will reaffirm to you right now that God knows and He will show you the way. Paul Fletcher, the newly elec

IN THE PASTURE revisited Contemporary Abstract Art Horse Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 18 x 24 x 2 inches TRIPLE THICK PALETTE KNIFE PAINT Contact me to purchase...on special this week: Laurie SOLD "Let the wise also hear and gain in learning, and the discerning acquire skill, to understand a proverb and a figure ." Proverbs 1:5-6 Oh my what a fabulous day with the baby. We met Larry early yesterday in a huge thunderstorm to get Lauren. She came back to the house cooing and grinning. We played almost two hours and she went down for a nap oh so quickly...she is growing so fast. I can't wait to see her again today! She slept well in the afternoon too as our power was out and the rain was coming down. Terry and I enjoy napping at the same time. Dreams of past moments shot through me holding her soft downy head under my chin. The soft smell of baby waffling up to fill my breath as I inhaled her gentle fragrance...BABY. Dreams and memories seem to cross in my hea

FLOWER SPRAYS Contemporary Palette Knife Flower Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 20 x 24 inches Oil on Canvas...THICK OIL! Contact me to Purchase: Laurie SOLD " Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground. " Exodus 3:5 "Uncreated One" by Chris Tomlin is playing on my itunes right now. "There is none like you." Some mornings have to start with celebration of music and praise. Today the Tink (Our granddaughter, Lauren, is coming. Actually today and tomorrow. So much for working... we will be otherwise busy. When Chris Tomlin sings, he truly is passionate...there is none like you God...none like you. This is true for us in His eyes. There is none like you in His eyes either as He created each of us in a unique way; each here on this earth to be in a great relationship with Him; each of us giving our gifts to other; each of us coming together to celebrate His greatness. When Lauren is here, Te

BLUE HORSE Contemporary Art Horse Equine Art by Laurie Justus Pace 20 x 24 inches THICK palette knife oils! Contact me for additional information or to buy: Laurie SOLD "You will surely forget your trouble, recalling it only as waters gone by." Job 11:16 Ask any mother with grown children to talk about when they were in labor giving birth to their children and they will remember all the funny unique things, including the joy of the baby's arrival, but not very many will remember the vivid pain of labor and delivery. The growing years of that child will produce many painful situations as they struggle toward independence. I think of what Job went through in the bible and know that there was a time after it all happened, that he would remember it without hurt, pain and loss. The devil caused Job's issues, but Job did not know that and wondered why God was doing it all to him. Job's friends did not believe God would do these things either unless Job was a bad pe

Early Spring Pears Contemporary Art Pears Fruit Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 18 x 24 inches of THICK Palette Knife Oil Painting SOLD "I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever." Psalm 45:17 Yesterday Uncle John worked all day prepping walls in my studio. I have been out painting in the garden room discovering that painting while standing on concrete is NOT my favorite thing. Today he will return and begin putting the color on the walls. It is a simple light grey tone that is in the house everywhere else but our room and one bathroom. With this house being a contemporary, but a Frank Lloyd Wright type, we went with calm grey through out allowing the decor to bring in the color. Most of his architecture was designed around nature and the home fitting into the environment. In all my other homes I have splashed color everywhere. Color is contemporary, but this home is a healing calm home. I need to

DESERT RUN Contemporary Abstract Horse Equine Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace SOLD<> 18 x 24 x 2 inches Oil on Canvas Contact me for pricing if you are interested: Laurie "The goat will carry on itself all their sins to a solitary place; and the man shall release it in the desert ." Leviticus 16:22 The word 'Scapegoat' generally refers to an innocent person who is blamed and punished for the sins and crimes of others. This is often used to sway attention away from the truth in a situation. In Leviticus, Aaron brings into the temple a bull for the offering to atone for his sin and the sins of his household. He also had two goats with him. One he slaughtered for the sin offering of the people. The second goat was brought forward and he laid his hands on the head of the live goat and confessed over it the wickedness and rebellion of the Israelites. These sins rested on the goat as Aaron sent the goat away into the desert carrying all of their sins to a solit

DAY BREAK EARTH DAY Contemporary Landscape Art Palette Knife Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 20 x 24 x 2 inches THICK palette knife oils! Contact me to purchase: Laurie "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1 I can't help but wonder what the first sunrise was like. Did God stop in His tracks as He painted pinks, purples, and soft azure blues into that first sunrise? Or did He press on to creating and allowed nature as He set it up to take its course? Yesterday was Earth Day and I painted this painting in celebration of the wondrous earth. I watched the sunrise outside the studio windows overlooking the backyard and used those same colors in my sky. Look around you today... creation... the earth and everything we have...is from Him. Celebrate the earth this week and celebrate giving thanks to God. Laurie "The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed." Romans 8:19 Dad and me on Tuesday. and Lauren from

HE WHO RULES Contemporary Horse Art Equine Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 18 x 27 inches OIL THICK Contact me to purchase and mention the title: Laurie "I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand." Psalm 40:1-2 Monday when Terry and were walking in the evening, the last quarter mile we walked through the playground at the school where soccer practice was going on. All over the play ground were end nets set up and tiny legs running after soccer balls. If there was one practice group there were at least 10 or more practice groups...we laughed watching them. As we walked we spotted a group of younger brothers and sisters behind the last goal net. There in the midst of them was a huge mud puddle. You could see the glee in their eyes as they were dancing around it, several poking into the mud with a stick. They shrieks and laughter

INQUISITIVE BOXER Contemporary Art DOG BOXER Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 6 x 6 inches oil on watercolor paper. Needs no glass, just slip it into a frame! Contact me to purchase. $65 includes shipping. Mention the name Boxer of course! Laurie "At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, "Ask! What shall I give you?" 1 Kings 3:5 Remember that child-like wonderment as you thought things over, or if you just saw something you have never seen before? Total inquisitive power pumping through your body and brain. Are you inquisitive of God? Do you ask Him for things that you need and want? Personally I do not believe there is anything wrong with asking God for things needed or wanted. The actual results are already known by Him as He knows what lurks in your mind and dwells in your heart before you even begin to know. The important thing before you is the asking; the coming to God in the relationship you have with Him and trusting Him

STORM COMING IN Contemporary Art Horse Oil Equine Daily Painting by Laurie Justus Pace 18 x 24 x 2 Inches of THICK pulls of buttery oils! Contact me to purchase; Laurie "But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating." Isaiah 65:18 Nothing is the same every day. Nothing ever remains static as change is constant. With change is transition. Often with both of these may come fear or trepidation. It starts out with that funny uneasy feeling either generally flowing through out your body, or just upsetting your stomach. I think we have to be prepared for change in the way you have to be open and accepting that it is happening all the time. Refocus yourself to a larger picture and take every new change as it comes, learning from it and welcoming it. God is apart of it, you can count on it. With every change and transition comes deeper knowledge from experience. Believe always in the best outcome and know that God is your guide. Lauren was baptized yesterday. Here is a pictu

No 149 Painted Ponies Contemporary Horse Equine Art by Laurie Justus Pace 24 x 30 inches Oil on Canvas Contact me for more information or to purchase. Include the title of the painting. Laurie "People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Luke 18: 15-17 Today is Lauren's christening. Tomorrow I will have pictures of course! She will be christened by a minister our family dearly loves. He married Stacey and Larry; he and his wife, who is also a minister, prayed and stayed with the family through Grant's death (Grant died two years ago at age 11.); and now he will christen Lauren, their daughter. Pastor Keith is one of kind in y