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gretchenkdeahl

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Painter and Illustrator, Creator of imaginary worlds and friendly critters. (100% human-made: human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.) Thank you to all who like and share my work. It is greatly appreciated! Love to hear your comments.

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Teacups. Tiny monsters.
Enjoying a peaceful moment to themselves. 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...

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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

Acrylic Block
All Over Print Tote Bag
Coffee/Tea Mug
Clock
Framed Art Print
Magnet
Pin/Button
Spiral Notebook
Throw Pillow
Sticker

Sticker
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Consider giving ART as a gift this holiday season. It is unique, lasts forever and helps support the arts and artists. 🙂

Secret Corners: The Night Hallway
In the hidden corners of the world, sweet mysteries abound. Down a night hallway, secrets become visible.

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All Over Print Tote-Bag
Art Board Print
Coffee/Tea Mug
Framed Art Print
Magnet
Spiral Notebook
Sticker

Sticker
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into the garden - twilight tranquility
This is the second in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world. To visually express how total immersion into the deep greenness of gardens and wild spaces can create a profound sense of peace; restore wonder; and generate calm in an increasingly chaotic world.

NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(Fulfills and ships orders worldwide. :-)
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

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Art Board Print
Coffee/Tea Mug
Coasters (set of 4)
Framed Art Print
Greeting Card
Hardcover Journal
Jigsaw Puzzle
Throw Blanket
Sticker
Tri-Blend T-shirt

Tri-Blend T-shirt
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Birds of Light Series - The Sleeping Owl
Playing with color, texture and pattern, each print is created using a combination of hand-drawn colored pencil and digital media.

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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

On a highly textured background of golds and greens, a linear drawing of a sleeping owl. Blues, pale lavender, oranges added to the owls face and body.
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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. Alas, some of these tiny creatures may become so enamored with the tea, that they sip themselves silly and fall into a state of euphoria, causing all manner of behavior.

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Against at wallpapered background of pale green, blue and pink flowers, sits a china teacup. Its occupant is a small blue, tapir-like creature glancing nervously at the viewer. Sunlight casts a gentle purple shadow on the bright golden tabletop.
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HAPPY CATURDAY!

It's all about connections.
In a whimsical world, cats and fish can be friends instead of predator and prey. Strange beings can manifest out of the blue and dance among the flowers or spin in circles just for the fun of it! In a whimsical world, anything is possible.

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

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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.

NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(Fulfills and ships orders worldwide. :-)
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

$spring

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HAPPY PEACEFUL CATURDAY! :-)

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

This artwork is NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

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The Girl and the Bear
In the quiet forest, walks a gentle bear. Upon his sunny back a young girl sleeps.

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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.
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Monsters have babies too.
Baby monsters are even harder to find than the elusive "baby" pigeon. Very few folks can say that they've seen them, let alone created their portraits. I have been lucky. As you might imagine, monster parents can be a bit protective. Mothers in particular. They consider us (humans) more than a bit strange and potentially dangerous. It took most of my free time, lots of monster "treats" and carefully followed Monster Etiquette to befriend just a few of them. Even then, I felt a bit nervous and on edge as I made sketches of their most beloved offspring. It is always a good idea to remind oneself that monsters are ultimately unpredictable creatures, and should be given proper respect at all times.

One teeny, solitary baby stands precariously on Moms scaly leg.

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Against a brilliant blue sky, with just a hint of mountains in the distance, a teeny baby monster trembles with uncertainty on its mothers scaly leg, grasping her long sharp claw for balance. It nervously stares (at me) with large bulging eyes, while the other hand is clamped firmly in its mouth. Bright scales of chartreuse, vivid orange and crimson red cover the body of this wee creature, accompanied by slender candy-cane-like curved horns atop its bald green head. I find it endearingly adorable.
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The Lady and the Unicorn.
A modern artwork, inspired by a French tapestry from the middle ages. To learn more about the original, visit: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/feb/13/lady-and-the-unicorn-mona-lisa-of-the-middle-ages-weaves-a-new-spell.

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


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"The Mysterious Monster March"
Interior page of a children's picture book that I am working on.

A long line of hooting, howling
and mumbling monsters march past.
"Where are they going?." he wonders.
"Will they give me something to eat,
if I ask nicely?"

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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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 in my Redbubble shop:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(Redbubble fulfills and ships orders worldwide. :-)
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

$spring

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.
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The Fox in the Forest
Early one cool blue morning, a vivid orange fox dashes across the grass, perhaps to meet a companion for breakfast. :-)

This artwork is NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

The Fox in the Forest Caught in a beam of sunshine, a blaze of orange streaks past as a fox dashes quietly though the blue green forest. Pink, purple and deep teal bloom in flowers and leafy plants in the foreground.
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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 rust, 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.
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Cat Dreams
Of course, I'm just guessing... who really knows what cats dream? :-)

This artwork is NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

A cat stands very still, slyly glancing at the tip of its tail, where a hopeful fish has come for a nibble. On the tip of its tail grows a bit of tasty-looking vegetation. Its orange body has seaweed shaped patterns. From the top of the kitties head, branching flowers of green and orange blossom and sway, enticing the unwary to come closer.
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Adorable!! (both ways) :-)

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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.

This artwork is NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(Redbubble fulfills and ships orders worldwide. :-)
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

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OMG!! soooo cute!! :-)

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Happy Caturday Everyone! :-)

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

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

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.
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Cat Dreams
Of course, I'm just guessing... who really knows what cats dream? :-)

This artwork is NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(Redbubble fulfills and ships orders worldwide. :-)
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

A cat stands very still, slyly glancing at the tip of its tail, where a hopeful fish has come for a nibble. On the tip of its tail grows a bit of tasty-looking vegetation. Its orange body has seaweed shaped patterns. From the top of the kitties head, branching flowers of green and orange blossom and sway, enticing the unwary to come closer.
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GARDEN OF DREAMS
a place layered with mysteries,
where swaying flowers sing songs of gentle healing.
Where dreams are born.
Bring your hurt and broken pieces here for care and mending.
In this garden, all will be well.

BRAND NEW!!
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Cat Dreams
Of course, I'm just guessing... who really knows what cats dream? :-)

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

A cat stands very still, slyly glancing at the tip of its tail, where a hopeful fish has come for a nibble. On the tip of its tail grows a bit of tasty-looking vegetation. Its orange body has seaweed shaped patterns. From the top of the kitties head, branching flowers of green and orange blossom and sway, enticing the unwary to come closer.
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The Fox in the Forest
Early one cool blue morning, a vivid orange fox dashes across the grass, perhaps to meet a companion for breakfast. :-)

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

The Fox in the Forest Caught in a beam of sunshine, a blaze of orange streaks past as a fox dashes quietly though the blue green forest. Pink, purple and deep teal bloom in flowers and leafy plants in the foreground.
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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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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 in my Redbubble shop:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

$spring

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.
ALT
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The Lady and the Unicorn.
A modern artwork, inspired by a French tapestry from the middle ages. To learn more about the original, visit: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/feb/13/lady-and-the-unicorn-mona-lisa-of-the-middle-ages-weaves-a-new-spell.

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.

Standing next to a golden unicorn with her arm outstretched, a young woman dressed in an olive gown, gazes into its glowing orange eyes. Golden hued patterns of ginkgo leaves and stars accented by green and orange layer the background. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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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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The Mysterious Monster March Front cover of a children's picture book that I am working on. 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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Cat Dreams
Of course, I'm just guessing... who really knows what cats dream? :-)

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.

Cat Dreams Of course, I'm just guessing... who really knows what cats dream? :-)
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