Laurie Pace

As an artist, an art teacher, and a musician I am intensely aware of the rhythm that weaves its way into my work. I feel there is a story to tell as I come to canvas. The pieces of the story rapidly develop and merge into harmonious relationships of color, contrast and balance. An enjoyable painting is one that attracts the viewer into this recognized relationship. It may propose thought, memory, or promise. If this is done, then a never-ending journey begins.

My background is a BFA in Commerical Art and a second major in History. I spent eight wonderful years as head artist at the von Allmen Agency and have taught art in an active studio (In Perspective Studio) since 1982. Currently I sponser a gallery show for my students twice a year. My work can also be seen at Earthworks Art Gallery and Studio in Penn Yan, New York.

With a single brush stroke across a white canvas, I begin to pass on to you a story. You might think it began in a field nearby my home as the sun rose, or even 1200 miles away in Jackson, Wyoming...but it truly began thousands of years ago when the world was created. In every rock and mountain upon this earth, there is a history of seasons and the life growing around it. In every tree and plant there is a history of seasons, of years of life surrounding it. In every race there is a history of seasons, again with years of life building it. In every family there is a history of those that lived before and in each of us is the continuation of that story. Taking care not to be lost in the past, but to capture moments in time on canvas from both yesterday and today is my story.

My art is a gift which comes through God, and with this gift my paintings give on to you part of life, a captured moment in time.

I have participated the past four years with American Airlines On My Own Time Art Show in conjunction with the Dallas Business Committee for the Fine Arts.2001, 2003 and 2004 First Place Profession Work on Canvas2001, 2004 Second Place Professional Work on Paper (Watercolor/Pen and Ink)2003 Second Place Enhanced Photography2002, 2003 Honorable Mention Professional Works on Paper (Watercolor)I have donated work to the following:Public Broadcasting Fund Raisers DFW area 1965-1970, Ft Worth Margartia Charity Ball 2002, Carrollton Christian Academy 2003, CT Cruisers at Cross Timbers Community Chruch in Argyle 2004, Women's Club Ponder Texas Fire Department Funds 2004, The DoubleHP in South Dakota 2005 Collectors.

My work can be seen at Earthworks Art Gallery in Penn Yan, New York. Visit the site at .

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