Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Progress on Horse Painting #2 36 x 48 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  The layers are piling on and time is running out. They will be here Friday to pick up both paintings!  I love putting these two together knowing where they are going and knowing they will be part of positive energy at the Kids Korral House . The second painting is an extension of the first painting and I have titled it "Together Fearless". https://www.tobykeithfoundation.org/ I do not know about you in life, but sometimes some of us step into things without thinking in an attempt to accomplish something. When there are two, you are strong but when they are three you are unbreakable.  The first painting I use a combination of three horses, this one is two but when you see them side by side, tomorrow's blog, you will see two lead to be followed by three. A person standing alone can be attacked and de

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Second Painting for The Kids Korral 36 x 48 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  I lined the canvas up next to each other in order to carry through the motions of the paint. I do not have as many progress shots of the second piece because time because a factor and I worked late into the night several days in a row. I will share some of the close ups... it enables you to see the thick layering of the paint. https://www.tobykeithfoundation.org/   But whoever has the world's goods, and beholds his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?  John 3:17 Laurie Pace A Texas Artist   My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards    GALLERY LINKS Mirada Fine Art Denver CO ,   The Rare Gallery Jackson Hole WY   The White Dog Gallery Carbondale, CO. Vino Dipinte Gallery   San Angelo,

My awesome parents. Mom and me. No painting to share this day, but a prayer of thanksgiving for the two wonderful parents that brought me into this world and raised me with the Father's love. My parents were pretty exceptional people, even while I was growing up. My mom always went the extra mile on those dad gum science projects and, I did actually learn how to make water run up hill.   My dad had the ability to guide me to answers in life by making his infamous LIST.  I painfully learned to make my own lists and to this day, that is usually how I have to arrive at those difficult to make decisions. On this birthday I celebrate life, family and love. I give thanks for the gift of great parents, and I give thanks for all the wonderful gifts the Father has blessed me with to make this journey.   Terry and I in the summer of 1966. Terry and I sharing our lives.... Our children.  My girlfriends, Debbie and Victoria. Old friends and cousins

Line Shape Form Space Value  Color Texture "Texture adds quality to a painting and makes it appear more realistic. Texture draws the eye of a viewer – dry brushing, sponging-on, spattering with paint-loaded brush... Spattered dots become the 'diamonds' that add sparkle even in the darkest shadows. " George Politis Texture is the quality of a surface, often corresponding to its tactile character, or what may be sensed by touch. Texture may be used, for example, in portraying fabrics. It can be explicitly rendered, or implied with other artistic elements such as lines, shading, and variation of color.  Tonight the pineapples will be started by my students. Last week we finished up color and did not even make it to the pineapples... but I have painted mine ahead to share in the lesson. I chose the pineapple because of the layering of so many textures and the diversity of their differences.   The pre painting I did for an example is what you are seein

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 The Quest Contemporary Horse Painting Donation 36 x 48 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  We have had cloudy skies with heaviness but not much rain, but I cannot get a decent shot of the paintings. This is after I have gone in and tweaked a few area and added some Lavender. If you look up now, you will see it on the nose of the front horse, down the neck and on the back.  Also it swept through the main of the back horse and two places on the ground. With some black I anchored in a few places, but that is NOT black on the rump of the horse...that is 'impossible' to shoot  with no good indirect lighting.  This is the first of the two pieces for the Kids Korral in Oklahoma.  https://www.tobykeithfoundation.org/index.php?contact Be apart of something bigger than yourself. "Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others."

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 On a Quest 36 x 48 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  https://www.tobykeithfoundation.org/ The manes are in...the wind is flying, the horses are racing... racing ahead... nose up to the wind, catching the scent of what surrounds them, but pressing forward together.... on their quest.  Abstract contemporary Horse Paintings... this one will hang for a few days as I start the next one... and then the final work to tie them together. On the  tunes right now is "me too" by Toby Keith. I am eager to start the second painting and see if I can tie the same energy into it continuing the weave of this one across to the sister canvas. This is my birthday month...so many changes around the house and much happening as I leave for the Fifth Annual Artist of Texas Show at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas.  This group of artists is amazing and the blessing of the Dutch Art Gallery in all of our live

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 On a Quest 36 x 48 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  https://www.tobykeithfoundation.org The name came to me as I pushed to this point. It has to be 'On a Quest'.  The energy and colors compiling on this contemporary horse painting give forth the energy of horses running... not running for their lives, but in quest.  They are on a quest. The journey is not a predictable one, but they are confident in what surround them and the herd that travels together.  With trust and love the journey is always easier, even in the hardest times. Having people not only lift you up but support you and surround you with their energy and love make all the difference in the world.  Here is something from Wikipedia on Toby Keith .  He and his wife are the people behind this wonderful foundation. This is about his beginnings in early life. You will see why Oklahoma and the people of Oklahoma are his extend

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Color is covering the canvas... 36 x 48 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  This horse painting is beginning to really pick up speed with the layering of colors. Staying true to my palette of earth tones celebrating not just the land of Oklahoma, but the healing energy and comfort from the earth and knowing these color choices are comforting.  "Upstairs Downstairs" by Toby Keith is playing in the studio as I blog this morning.  This is my inspiration to bring his spirit in his music to the weave of the two paintings I am doing. https://www.tobykeithfoundation.org/ "Although childhood cancer is rare, it is still the leading cause of death by disease in children in the United States. Overall, 80 percent of childhood cancer cases can be successfully treated." http://www.childrenscancer.org/ All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Day Two... Horse Paintings 36 x 48 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  Color is working its way across this horse painting. 'Shoulda Been a Cowboy" is playing on my itunes... and the day is full of energy. Just a reminder each day these two pieces of horse paintings are donations to the Toby Keith Kid's Korral in Oklahoma.   https://www.tobykeithfoundation.org/ Please visit the Donate page. Not sure if cancer has touched your family, or if it has been with an adult or a child.  There is nothing easy about Cancer. We have all lost good friends and family members to different types of cancer. We have lost close family friends from cancer cutting their lives short all too early. We have watched a brave young man diagnosed at age 4 with Wilms Tumor Cancer.  Wilms Tumor is a rare kidney cancer that affects approximately 500 children a year in the US. Over the past three years we ha

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Kids Korral 36 x 48 inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  https://www.tobykeithfoundation.org/ I have two canvas set up side by side in the studio as I begin this journey. The two paintings are donations to the Toby Keith Kid's Korral in Oklahoma.  It is such an honor to be a chosen artist for this charity and to support the work the Keith's are doing for children.  Needless to say you know the music I am listening to as I take this journey. Definitely one of my favorite performers. Please stay with my journey over the next two weeks and seriously consider giving just a little bit to those that really need the lift in life. This particular page on the website is an easy place to make a small donation to help these families.  https://www.tobykeithfoundation.org/index.php?tkf-donate From the site: " Cancer places a heavy burden on the state of Oklahoma. Cancer affects one out of thr