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Gretchen K Deahl
The Peaceful Garden
A cat meditates on the nature of life. A curious owl wishes that he would talk and explain its enigmatic smile.

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The Peaceful Garden With eyes closed in peaceful meditation, a white cat considers the nature of life. Surrounded by a flowering tree and small hillocks of varying shades of deep umber, bright orange flowers spark in the quiet space like fire. A curious owl watches nearby and wishes that he would ask his companion about its enigmatic smile. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
into the garden - summers end
This is the third in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world. To visually express how total immersion into the deep colors of gardens and wild spaces can create a profound sense of peace; restore wonder; and generate calm in an increasingly chaotic world.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

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Against a deep umber, rust, purple and green background, the top of a pumpkin orange abstract head with closed eyes. On its crown, a patch of dandelions whose dried white heads open into full spheres, parachuting seeds as they glide through the wind. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
INNER MONSTERS
Inner Monsters don't necessarily look like "real" monsters. They are part of that constant chatter going on in the background of our own minds, shaping our view of the world. They can appear in a variety of forms, from human, animal, monster-like, even as plants! Most of us... ahem... keep our inner beasties tucked "safely" in the closet, hoping they won't decide to reveal themselves at inopportune times, causing all manner of embarrassing moments, like sudden extreme shyness, unexplained crying jags, overwhelming crankiness, or laughing out loud for no apparent reason, among others. Sound familiar?
The solution is (drum roll please...) to MEET your inner monsters, SEEK to understand them, EMBRACE them as yours, and then LEARN about yourself through them. Bring them out of your personal inner-verse and set them free!

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Textured colors of spotted, mottled brown, gold and green. An ink drawing of a rabbit-like creature stares with distress and wonder outward. It has a small nose and mouth. Its clawed arms hang protectively in front of it. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
"The Mysterious Monster March"
Interior illustration of a children's picture book that I am working on.

"Hooting with glee, the monsters leap out of the doorway into the magical space!"

To read some of the pages from the story, please visit: https://www.behance.net/gallery/114831957/The-Mysterious-Monster-March I'd love to hear your comments or feedback! :-)

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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Against a light-filled, textured background, multiple monsters of all shapes and sizes gleefully leap into an open space and fly, float and fall. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
Two Cats in a Jar
Because you never know where a cat will find a comfortable place to chill. (Colorway #2)

**BRAND NEW!!**
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In a glass jar, two cat friends find a comfortable place to chill. One is a Siamese cat, the other a rather perplexed looking creature, who is maybe wondering how he got here.
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Gretchen K Deahl
Go Deep to Find Your Bliss.
Life can often feel chaotic. Unbalanced. Stressful.
Try and see that it is just on the surface.
Stop frantically treading water just to stay
afloat amidst the craziness.
Instead, choose to go deep.
Deep down, where the restless tides abate.
Deep within, where inner calm resides.
Where bliss can be found.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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On a watercolor background of blue, two thirds of which is water with pale vertical stripes and the top one third a highly textured sky with yellow sun. Frantically treading water at the surface, an orange sullen creature with yellow horns peeks above. At the very bottom of the picture, deep within the water and tied with a string, a pinkish balloon gently floats. Inside it is a red heart. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
Sleepy Monster in a Teacup
Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy a spot of tea now and again. Little monsters have been know to slip quietly into kitchens when no one is around and sneak a sip of two of freshly brewed sweetness. This sleepy creature drank a bit too much sweet jasmine tea and found it hard to stay awake. Shhhhhh...

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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In a delicate china teacup, a pale, tiny monster dozes and dreams... probably for more delicious tea... :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
The Peace Beasts
Declare your imagination and inspiration!
The Universe conspires to make your heart-felt dreams and wishes come true. There seems to be a lot of bad happening in the world - no surprise - we accept that with no question. Why? Why do we often readily accept the bad but question the good? Choose a different message. For yourself. For others. Declare yourself a Purveyor of Peace! A Sower of Smiles! Become an active creator of the joyful world you wish to live in.

These little beasties are now available on Redbubble:
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On a white background, three smiling monsters, green, orange and blue peak out from behind an iconic peace sign.
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Gretchen K Deahl
Secret Corners: Hiding in Plain Sight
The Enchanted Forest. In the hidden corners of the world, sweet mysteries abound. NOTE: I created this piece quite a while ago, using a rubbing technique (a block of concrete) to get the texture of the tree bark. :-)

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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Almost hidden within a pile of maple leaves and tucked into the roots of a tree, stands a solitary, spiky haired creature of unknown origin. Arms outstretched, with a slight scowl on its face, it appears to be thinking of something important - perhaps what it would like to eat for lunch. Far back, lurking behind a tree, a young girl is watching. Drawn in black, white and gray graphite/pencil. NOTE: This description is created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
"The Mysterious Monster March"
Front cover of a children's picture book that I am working on.

To read some of the pages from the story, please visit: https://gretchenkdeahl.com/gallery/?mgc_58=72/mysterious-monster-march I'd love to hear your comments or feedback! :-)

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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Deep within a forest, blooming with all flavors of green, march several creatures of varying shapes, sizes, colors and attitudes. With determined looks, they stomp and strut past a small blue monster with large yellow eyes and a curious expression. Atop its head, a friendly dragonfly joins him. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
Peaceful Moment at Sunrise.
This painting is a mixture of hand drawn pencil (scanned into Photoshop with digital washes added).

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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Peaceful Moment at Sunrise. A muted gray creature rests lightly upon a barren branch, high atop a solitary tree at sunrise. It's expression is calm and thoughtful. The expansive sunlit sky paints its face, feathered mane and furred body with orange, as its long tail wraps around the branch securely. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
INNER MONSTERS
Inner Monsters don't necessarily look like "real" monsters. They are part of that constant chatter going on in the background of our own minds, shaping our view of the world. They can appear in a variety of forms, from human, animal, monster-like, even as plants! Most of us... ahem... keep our inner beasties tucked "safely" in the closet, hoping they won't decide to reveal themselves at inopportune times, causing all manner of embarrassing moments, like sudden extreme shyness, unexplained crying jags, overwhelming crankiness, or laughing out loud for no apparent reason, among others. Sound familiar?
The solution is (drum roll please...) to MEET your inner monsters, SEEK to understand them, EMBRACE them as yours, and then LEARN about yourself through them. Bring them out of your personal inner-verse and set them free!

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists
A line drawing of a strange-looking young girl. Dressed in somber umber, with purple vine patterns, she stands staring out at the view with multicolored pinwheel eyes, appearing rather desperate and lonely. Her skimpy braided hair hangs limply on either side of her forlorn face. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
WELCOME SPRING!
into the garden - peace of mind
This is the fourth in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world. To visually express how total immersion into wild spaces can create a profound sense of peace; restore wonder; and generate calm in an increasingly chaotic world.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #flowers #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #creature #friend $spring #love #gardensofpixelfed #garden #birds #dove #de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists
Against a background of swirling pinks and purples, silhouettes of abundant flowering plant life blooms. In the foreground, perched on a peaceful, abstract face, a pale taupe mourning dove rests. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
The Girl and the Bear
In the quiet forest, walks a gentle bear. Upon his sunny back a young girl sleeps.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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Early in the morning, at the edge of a forest of brown and purple, greens and gold, a smiling bear pads quietly across the grass. Caught in a sunbeam, a young girl in a flowered yellow dress is sleeping upon his back, her arms folded under her head. Plants, like ferns and budding flowers, line each side of the glade. NOTE: This description is created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
Midnight Monsters: A Startled Moontinkifer
Do not be afraid. Like many night creatures, they just wish to be left alone. These secretive beings often hide in the shadows, except when the moon is full and bright. The midnight moon is their time of wonder and if you happen to be in the right place at the right time, you just may witness some magical happenings. This particular midnight monster is called Moontinkifer and can be found high up in the Balkan mountain range on the border between Bulgaria and eastern Serbia . It was not easy getting to this destination, but I have found it worth the effort, expense and skinned knees. Legend says that if one is lucky enough to spot them during the day, they appear as drab, colorless creatures, almost invisible against the mountain landscape of rocks and boulders. They shine (literally) at night when they come out of their hiding places to dance. Moonlight causes a shimmering transformation from dull gray to a luminous rainbow colored glow! It is believed that the glimmer of incandescent color and magical movements is their way of attracting a mate. Otherwise, they appear to be quite shy, non-aggressive individuals, who unfortunately, startle easily.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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A startled looking creature stares with alarm at the viewer, frozen in place. Drawn in pencil with purple, green and bits of other colors. Behind its head, a white circle of moon. NOTE: This description is created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
Secret Corners: The Playroom Floor
In the hidden corners of the world, sweet mysteries abound. The little girl witnesses a magical moment as tiny creatures march across her playroom floor.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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Pencil drawing of a small girl kneeling on a patterned rug, playing with her doll. On the floor, in front of her, eleven tiny creatures march in and out of the designs on the floor, lit up by an open window, casting long shadows. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
The Storyteller
Imagine a world where the storyteller weaves a tale so grand, that all fall under its magic spell. Forest creatures, real and imagined, gather round with their children to hear the wondrous drama unfold.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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Graphite pencil drawing with washes of green and brown watercolor. A young girl sits with her back against a tree, animatedly telling a story to the white rabbit and its child on her lap. She is surrounded by a myriad of creatures, rapt with attention as she spins her tale.
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Gretchen K Deahl
into the garden - winter arrives with memories of spring
This is the fourth in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world. To visually express how total immersion into wild spaces can create a profound sense of peace; restore wonder; and generate calm in an increasingly chaotic world.

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #flowers #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #creature #friend #love #magic #imagination #fantasyart #fantasy #winter #snow #rock #garden #de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists
Pine trees line the distant shore of a lake, backlit against a stormy blue-gray sky. In the foreground, on a snowy bank, a solitary stone rests. Upon its face, two closed eyes and a linear pattern of foliage. Atop its gray head, a bit of snow and white, ghost-like blooming flowers from memories past. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
"The Mysterious Monster March"
WATCHING: Illustration from a children's picture book that I am working on.

"He watches as the three monsters join others in a long line.
He can hear them rumbling and grumbling,
hooting and howling as they slowly march past."

To read some of the pages from the story, please visit: https://www.behance.net/gallery/114831957/The-Mysterious-Monster-March I'd love to hear your comments or feedback! :-)

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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"The Mysterious Monster March": WATCHING Deep within a sunlit forest, the newly hatched baby monster watches the growing line of marching monsters from a cautious distance. It is standing quietly on the roots of an ancient tree, surrounded by flowering vegetation. In its hand, it holds its security blanket, err... leaf. Watching it, is a new friend, a green dragonfly. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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