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The Power and the Glory... the spirit of the paint with Texas Equine Artist Laurie Pace

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2014 The Power and the Glory 4 x 6 feet Oil on Canvas. SOLD  I posted this for you to see the magnificent power in the bottom half of the painting.  Hence it just was blessed with the name "The Power and the Glory".   Still not sure what will occur with line and color up around the rider. The Twelfth Day of Christmas Twelve Drummers Drumming The twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles' Creed:  1) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.  2) I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.  3) He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.  4) He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell [the grave].  5) On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.  6) He will come again to judge the living and the de

Examining the Flow of the contemporary horse painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2014 Progress... time to examine the Flow  4 x 6 Feet Oil on Canvas. SOLD  With the power in the bottom half of the painting I know I will be reworking the top half or the part you see from the light purple top left over to the darkening streaks behind the rider in this contemporary Horse Painting. I will probably take the images into photoshop to see direction before layering again with my knife. The Eleventh Day of Christmas Eleven Pipers Piping The eleven Faithful Apostles:  1) Simon Peter, 2) Andrew, 3) James, 4) John, 5) Philip, 6) Bartholomew, 7) Matthew, 8) Thomas, 9) James bar Alphaeus, 10) Simon the Zealot, 11) Judas bar James.  (Luke 6:14-16). The list does not include the twelfth disciple, Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus to the religious leaders and the Romans. Laurie Pace A Texas Artist   My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Pri

Bottom layering in this contemporary horse painting by Texas Artist Laurie Pace, Palette knife painting.

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2014 Covering the Last Words 4 x 6 feet Oil on Canvas. SOLD  You can see there was quite a bit of progress as the bottom half of the painting began to establish it's own defined pattern. I know from this the top will be reworked. It does not fit the flow that has manifested at the bottom of this horse painting. The Tenth Day of Christmas Ten Lords A-leaping The ten commandments:  1) You shall have no other gods before me;  2) Do not make an idol;  3) Do not take God's name in vain;  4 ) Remember the Sabbath Day;  5) Honor your father and mother;  6) Do not murder;  7) Do not commit adultery;  8) Do not steal;  9) Do not bear false witness;  10) Do not covet.  (Exodus 20:1-17) Laurie Pace A Texas Artist   My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards    GALLERY LINKS Mirada Fine Art Denver CO ,   The

Refining the layers on Contemporary Horse Paintings with Texas Artist Laurie Pace

     © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2014 More Definition 4 x 6 feet Oil on Canvas. SOLD  I worked longer adding more layers to the little girl's face to bring up the highlights and recess the shadows around her eyes and forehead. In the picture it was noted the strength in the legs of the horse with this jump and the left leg was a 'white sock'  On the Ninth Day of Christmas Nine Ladies Dancing The nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit: 1) love, 2) joy, 3) peace, 4) patience, 5) kindness, 6) generosity, 7) faithfulness, 8) gentleness, and 9) self-control.  (Galatians 5:22-23) 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, TX South Hill Gallery, Lexington,

Refining Layers of Paint Contemporary Abstract Horse Paintings by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2014 Refining the layers of Paint 4 x 6 ft  Oil on Canvas. SOLD  I took time to begin refining the plains and surfaces in the contouring of the rider's face (A young girl) and the horses face in this contemporary Horse Painting. On the Eighth Day of Christmas Eight Maids A-milking The eight Beatitudes: 1) Blessed are the poor in spirit, 2) those who mourn, 3) the meek, 4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 5) the merciful, 6) the pure in heart, 7) the peacemakers, 8) those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake.  (Matthew 5:3-10) 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, TX South Hill Gallery, Lexingt

New Years Progress on Contemporary Horse Paintings by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2014 Progress Day Seven 4 x 6 feet Oil on Canvas. SOLD  This is where I am today, but not sure I will paint long. I spent time darkening and establishing contours with contrasting colors. Still working only with my palette knife. Happy New Year one and all! On the Seventh Day of Christmas Seven Swans A-swimming The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: 1) prophecy, 2) ministry, 3) teaching, 4) exhortation, 5) giving, 6) leading, and 7) compassion  (Romans 12:6-8; cf. 1 Corinthians 12:8-11) 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, TX South Hill Gallery, Lexington, KY SR Gallery Hong Kong © Graphics One Design 2014

Day Six in Progress Painting of Jumping Horse by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

© G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Day Six in progress Horse Painting 4  x  6 Feet  Oil on Canvas. SOLD  Took a break early today as I blocked in the rest of the horse. I am still refining different areas and allowing the color to take shapes. The Sixth Day of Christmas Six Geese A-laying The six days of creation that confesses God as Creator and Sustainer of the world (Genesis 1). 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, TX South Hill Gallery, Lexington, KY SR Gallery Hong Kong © Graphics One Design 2014

Day Five Progression Painting of Horse Jumping with Texas Artist Laurie Pace

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Day Five Progress Painting Horse Jumping  4 x 6 Feet Oil on Canvas. SOLD  The energy is really popping out as I work. Music is humming along in the room and it feels good to be painting a piece this large. There are a lot of empty tubes of paint hitting the trash. On the Fifth Day of Christmas  Five Gold Rings The first Five Books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or the Pentateuch: 1) Genesis, 2) Exodus, 3) Leviticus, 4) Numbers, and 5) Deuteronomy, which gives the history of humanity's sinful failure and God's response of grace in the creation of a people to be a light to the world. 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 Dipint

Day Four Painting Progression, Abstract Horse Paintings by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Day Four Horse Painting Progression 4 x 6 Feet Oil on Canvas. SOLD  Today I took on the head of the horse trying out different color palettes.The paint is exciting now because of the thick build up occurring.   As you can see, I wear gloves when I paint. I also have an air cleaner going in the room. On the Fourth Day of Christmas Four Calling Birds The Four Gospels: 1) Matthew, 2) Mark, 3) Luke, and 4) John,  which proclaim the Good News of God's reconciliation of the world  to Himself in Jesus Christ. 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, TX South Hill Gallery, Lexington, KY SR Gallery Hong Kong © Gra

Day Three Progression Painting, Contemporary Horse Paintings by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

        © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 Day Three Progression Horse Painting 4 x 6 feet Oil on Canvas. SOLD  There truly is excitement for me as an artist at this point in the painting.  You have three layers beginning to work together. You are constantly reminded of life and the weave of experiences in our every day existence. On the Third Day of Christmas... Three French Hens The Three Theological Virtues: 1) Faith, 2) Hope, and 3) Love  (1 Corinthians 13:13) 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, TX South Hill Gallery, Lexington, KY SR Gallery Hong Kong © Graphics One Design 2014

Day Two Whatever you Do... Contemporary Horse Paintings by Texas Artist Laurie Pace.

  © G.O.D. Laurie Justus Pace      Graphics One Design 2013 The Four by Six Foot Canvas with Blue surface paint. The image. My sketch as I made layout decisions on paint movement. Day Two Progression 4 x 6 Feet Oil on Canvas. SOLD  Today was a light day of just wiping and coating the canvas with blue paint over the words. I do not want to cover the words yet, but want them to bleed through this layer.  You can see the photo I am working from and my sketch to decide on paint movement... Sometimes it works, and sometimes it does not! Stay tuned tomorrow. On the Second Day of Christmas Two Turtle Doves The Old and New Testaments, which together bear witness to God's self-revelation in history and the creation of a people to tell the Story of God to the world. Laurie Pace A Texas Artist   My Blog          My Website          Giclees on Canvas, Prints and Cards    GALLERY LINKS Mirada Fine A