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In Perspective....how often do you hear that in conversation? When I taught in the public school system my husband implemented the KISS idea in my classroom, "Keep it simple stupid"...but I had to adjust the words to "Keep it simple sweetie". Through out the years of my adult life I have focused to keep things not only simple, but in perspective.
It is so easy to be distracted by problems and situations and we all begin to loose our perspective, being drug into the ring of life. Teaching art is a creative healing time for me where things fall back into place and priorities align back up to where they should be. Working with artists both young and old (from age four to age 80) I find the release of all outside stress as our class progresses and things fall into perspective. Such is life and such is art.
Art to me is a gift given to me by God, or a higher power if you wish. It is through this spirit and power that creativity blossoms. When working with young children and young adults it is amazing to witness and be a part of their growth as they freely begin to create with out rules and regulations. The juices flow and the smiles trigger laughter and ease through out the studio.
Through Painting, drawing, claywork, etc. we evolve bring life IN PERSPECTIVE! Try it sometime. Sign up for a local art class and allow your creativity to bloom.
Art Work Daily... Can you keep up the Pace?
A Painting and a Thought a Day
MOUNTAIN RUN ~ Horse Oil Painting by Laurie Justus Pace18 x 36 inches
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Contemporary Art for the Home.
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Tuesday, So much to do as I wake from NINE hours of sleep. My large BEVO leaves today for Hill Country. That was the 48 x 72 inch Longhorn Commission piece I did for a decorator out of Florida who was doing a ranch in Hill Country of Texas. BUT in it's place a new canvas of that size arrives to do a similar painting for a collector in Cleburne Texas, Keith...I am ready to start your baby!
Yesterday was a daze as I was so sleepy I functioned through out the day but can't remember much! I know we drove down to Ft Worth to finish up our signatures over the wreck this summer. That is a closed door at last. We were in a unique building near the main old train station for Ft Worth. I spent most of my time pouring over antique photographs of yesteryears.
Today I begin painting again. Inspiration does not take long as I usually cannot wait to pick up a brush and begin working. The Lord provides so much for me to draw upon. I will be using my Meditating Moments today to reestablish balance with in so I have peaceful painting. I hope you are still using that in your life. The resources God provides us are unending. We limit ourselves, he doesn't.
Shalom,
Laurie
"Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory."-Ephesians 3:20-21
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Laurie "Elle" Pace
These Links are part of my life....
You might wonder where the ELLE came from in my name. It wasn't from my mom and dad, it was from my husband. My husband's nickname was always his initials, TP, so when I began my website years and years ago, I chose to be LP...or L Pace. Well, I didn't like how that looked, so remembering my French from High School, I chose to use "elle" for She. From there came Elle Pace, aka Laurie Pace.
- Elle Pace ~ My Personal Web Site
- Ellepace.com is where I hang my art! It is just a small example of all I do with oils, watercolors, pastels, pencils and photography. Hope you can stop by! Actually I hope I can stop by and update it!
We are remodeling a home right now and if I am not painting on canvas, I am painting walls. - MY BLOG with a Daily Painting
- This has daily paintings listed for you to view and know what is happening in my studio! PLEASE stop by!>
- The Five Graces
- Welcome to the Five Graces
Grace: the act of moving and doing with ease; the lack of strife in action; a wondrous way of being.
Gazing upon the artwork of the Five Graces - Debbie Grayson Lincoln, Laurie Justus Pace, Conni Tögel, Diane Whitehead and Mary Joe Zorad - one immediately sees the wonder, the movement, the flow and grace of the finished piece.These five women share as many similarities as they do differences. Their artwork demonstrates a common credibility and commitment to a high standard of workmanship. To speak with any one of the five women reveals a commonality in what inspires them and how they choose to live their lives, with integrity and a commitment to doing their work for a higher cause. Each feels her creative inspiration as a passionate and natural calling.
From strikingly diverse backgrounds - as a daughter of German immigrants, as a Missouri transplantee, from Texas to Indiana - these talented and acclaimed women reached across the country to come together, to offer the world an opportunity to experience the joy of what they create.
There is no shortage of accomplishments among this group of women. An American President and music producer Quincy Jones are among the many who have artwork from this group in their private collections. This group of artists has been published in several national and international magazines, and their work is found in galleries and collections around the world.The artwork takes form in many different mediums and styles, but never fails to embody a common element. Whether it's a watercolor or an oil painting, a French landscape evolving or a horse taking form, the existence of "goodness" is always present in the finished piece of artwork.
Think of these artists, then, as swans, as harbingers of that goodness. For that is what these five uncommon women have in common: the grace to bring their gift to the world with ease and to offer it simply for what it is - the opportunity to experience the purest form of "joy." - Earth Works Art Gallery
- This is a FABULOUS Art Gallery in Upper State New York in the Finger Lake Area. I have had my work here for over a year now! There are actually two galleries, one in Penn Yan, NY and one in Geneva, NY. The Five Graces have a show in the Geneva Gallery right now.
Owned by Billie Bauman, she hopes to open a third gallery in Ireland in 2009. - Elle Pace Fine Art Store eBay
- Here on eBay you will find a variety of things in my store. Don't know how long this store will last, eBay has raised prices in the store. It is going to be tough on many folks. I have moved many paintings strictly over to Artbyus.com...much nicer folks run that .com.
They actually take care of things and answer emails promptly! - Elle Pace Fine Art Me Page
- THE ME PAGE on eBay gives a brief description of who I am and where I have been! See photos from my latest trip with the FIVE GRACES in New York!
Suppose to be back in NY for a second opening but I am debating the opening Aug first or an all day picnic at the McGregor Winery later in the month...all the wine and barbeque chicken you can eat! HUMMM, what would you choose? - Guitar is a major love affair.
- My first love was my husband at an early age..but not too far behind was the Alverez Guitar my parents bought me. I had played piano for six years by this time and self taught myself guitar.
In 1982 I began teaching guitar. It was not until 1999 when I decided I wanted to find another one. Until this time my children were well rehearsed in Fire Drills from our home and we practiced weekly. THey took turns being ressponsible for getting my Alverez out of the house. They knew I considered it a fourth child that couldn't walk.
Well, in 1999 that same first love, my hubby, bought me a Taylor 914... I attacked it with a passion using it as I taught. Quite a bit of difference in the neck and the action from that old classical I was accustomed to.
Last year I was in Dave Anderson's ZOO MUSIC in Dallas Texas...the store in Garland. Dwayne the store manager was helping me locate a Larrivee guitar for one of my older teen students. It was a concert size with beautiful inlay. I picked it up and began to fall in love AGAIN. But I had to tell her I found it for her. When I returned to look again, Dwayne handed me another Larrivee...I spent two hours jamming in the sound room trying out different ones...and I left with a new baby in tow.
As a guitar teacher I will now recommend the Larrivee for construction and sound. ALSO would recommend Dave Anderson's ZOO MUSIC.... it is fabulous and worth a trip down memory lane when you visit the stores.
This link is to Larrivee Guitars, drool along as you look and know they sound AWESOME!
ALSO I have a guitar Lens, so you might check out my other lens too! - The Best Place for Art Supplies and Art Advice in Dallas, Texas
- Asel Art has been around Dallas for years. I have great respect for this company and the fine products they carry. I even more applaud the manager of the Richardson Store in Dallas, Texas. Jim is FABULOUS.
I must say he rolls his eyes when I come through the door and reminds me that I can always call and they will get my order ready or even ship it to me free...so I don't have to drive the hour to visit him. Sometimes he mutters under his breath to my hubby, "Is she like this at home...always a windwhirl?"
Jim is one of a kind. He has answers, including technical answers, about all of his products. He is well versed on the history of everything he carries as well as possessing immeasurable knowledge about all the mediums and how to use them. Teaching as I do, I usually confront him with several challenging questions and he responds like a pro.
For art supplies and all art questions, You could find NO better place than Asel Art in Dallas. The Richardson Store is on the west access road of Central Expressway just south of Beltline Road. - THE BEST in OIL Paints!
- Pushing paint is a love in my life. Ranking just under my wonderful hubby and a close second to my guitar...Painting is a gift and I try to share it.
My favorite paint to work with is Holbein Duo Oils. As a art teacher, I work with these exclusively with my students. Ages range from 4 to 16 in my children's classes. Even my adults have grown to love the thick buttery consistancy of these oils. An even better discovery finds that in the creation of these Duo Oils they use friendly products, no cadmiums at all. You will find with the oils special linseed oil and cleaning products. I use my ivory dishwashing soap...it works great, but I do love the special linseed as well.
I have experimented with other brands of oil/water paints, and nothing comes close to this quality. - BED and Breakfast in Wine Country Upper New York
- Unbelievable bed and breakfast run by Patti and John. TRY IT OUT!
Just blocks from the lake, this charming B&B lends itself to total relaxation and lazy days on the front porch. Breakfast was always a treat and getting to know the owners was a pleasant surprise.
They run specials all year round and put up with the FIVE GRACES for almost a week. The house was covered with art supplies, shoes, cameras and empty bottles of wine...but we had a great time!
Give them a call and book a weekend! - Mary Jo Zorad FINE ART of the Five Graces
- Mary Jo is part of the fantastic group of five women that I paint with across the country! Here is where she HANGS HER STUFF!!!
She has incrediable talent painting realistic wildlife...wow...immearsurable patience as well. - Conni Togel Original Fine Art of the Five Graces
- COLOR is a passion with Conni Togel...she is another woman from our Five Graces. Her love of life and action is clearly present in her work.
Conni's sense of humor carries over in her reknown Sheep paintings. Satire rules as she plays with everyday happenings bringing them to life with her sheep. Often her work reflects the antics of her own sheep that graze in her back acreage!
Color rules in her vivid landscapes, with a touch of thought just crossing into imagination of where this magical place might be! - Cheap Joe's
- This is another great place to find supplies and a great company to work with. I personally have not done any of their workshops, but understand they are great! You might try them out.
- EMOEA
- This is another outstanding group of artists. Fantastic human beings and touched by a gift that is almost indescribable. Each artist in their own way expresses a depth of creativity in their works. Stop by and check each of them out.
Artists Friends
Graces, EMOEA, and others
In our journey in life we meet many ....this is a list of artists I have the grace of knowing.
- Suncather Creations by Toni
- She brings to life the joy of color and light and in her work is the reflection of the beauty surrounding our lives!
- Lori
- What a neat experience as I built this to visit everyone's place on squidoo as well as their websites. Lori...wow. I really enjoyed your palette knife example, pretty cool. AND I love putting a face with a name!
EMOEA has some awesome talent. - Anthea M
- This portrait/animal artist is captivating! I love the bio with the pictures of all the birds, dogs and kids especially! Anthea is another member of EMOEA.
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Ellepace
Yeah, Visitors!! I just went to each of your sites and LOVE seeing your work and each of you too! We need a gathering of the artists once a year! Seems like we are all animal people too! Posted October 13, 2006 |
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Suncatchercreations
Love your art work. Visited all your sites. I love horses too, rode for many years(dressage)on a green 3yr old quarter horse. Had to do something to bring him along, lots of fun. Oh the smell of a barn, as good as art! Posted October 12, 2006 |
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Lorijo
Hi from me! Your site is looking great! Lori Posted October 12, 2006 |
Great Stuff on CafePress from the Five Graces
The Five Graces - Large Mug
Price: 14.99
The Five Graces - Mug
Price: 13.99
The Five Graces - Tote Bag
Price: 15.99
The Five Graces - Women's T-Shirt
Price: 17.99
The Five Graces - Cap
Price: 15.99
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