Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Storm Chasers 16 x 20 inches Oil on Canvas.  Available, email me. Sometimes you when paint using leftovers, it just pulls together in the most unusual way. This one spoke to me of a stormy day where the bad weather beings to break and sunset has begun.  The colors on this contemporary horse painting are the cool colors of rain with the sunset in the warm of soft yellows, bathed in the raindrops and water vapor left in the air. Two horses stand motionless as they lift their heads in anticipation of the change.  Is there change in the air today? “Change is in the air, as old patterns fall away and new energies are emerging. Consciously release what needs to be released, and welcome with a full embrace the newness you've prayed for and so richly deserve.” Maryanne Williamson I John 3:19 - We love, because He first loved us. Laurie Pace A Texas Artist   My Blog  

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Something is breaking on the easel....with leftovers. Despite the busy week of family and birthday... I had to get back to work at the easel.  I had left over paint and I love using left over paint.  Tomorrow you will see the final of this one, just the beginning and then the end!  Yes it will be horses.  Is is a smaller size too, so it will be offered from my studio to you.  See you in the morning with a new painting! Philippians 2:3-7 - Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.  Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Fearless Together 36 x 48  inches Oil on Canvas. SOLD  This is the last image of this one. They will have to be dry enough to be transported tomorrow. The lighting is not good on this, but we have had rain again... and photography is not good for rainy days. "Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." Henry Ford  John 13:34-35  “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” 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 Dipi

     © 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