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

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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.
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Gretchen K Deahl
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!!**
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.

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Graphite, colored pencil, watercolor washes and textures. In a limited palette of sienna, a highly textured image of a strange flowering place. Within its space, various beings sleep and dream in the foliage.
#HappyArt
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Gretchen K Deahl
Birds of Light Series - The Traveler
Playing with color, texture and pattern, each print is created using a combination of hand-drawn colored pencil and digital media.

NEW!:-) 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.

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Set against a backdrop of an ancient map, colored in pale greens and golds, a purple-blue bird perches on a branch bursting with juicy red berries.
#DigitalArt
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Gretchen_Deahl
BE YOUR UNIQUE SELF!
Be proud of your individual self but also be someone who works and plays and creates together with others. :-)

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.

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Various semi-abstract faces of unique creatures, expressing varying emotions in a myriad of colors and textures against a white background.
#fantasy
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Gretchen K Deahl
Secret Corners: The Night Hallway
In the hidden corners of the world, sweet mysteries abound. Down a night hallway, secrets become visible.

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.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #flowers #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #magic #imagination #fantasyart #fantasy #girl #shadow #de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists #humanMadeArt
Black and white graphite/pencil drawing of a young girl in a nightgown standing in a hallway. She looking over her shoulder at a tiny shadow on the wall. On the other wall is an open glowing doorway with a tiny winged creature peeking out.
#humanmadeart
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Gretchen K Deahl
The Mysterious Monster March: UNDER THE WATER
a picture book that I am currently working on. :-)

"Halfway to the other side, Meenu's leaf begins
to fill with water. He decides that not is a good
time to learn to swim! At first, he sinks like a stone.
Down, down, down he goes, landing on the sandy bottom.
'Burble, burble, burble?' he asks a creature floating
by. 'Burble, burble, burble.' it replies. 'Well, that is
not helpful.' Meenu thinks, and paddles back up to the surface."

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! :-)

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Deep under the lake, a little blue monster tries to carry on a conversation with another creature. Surrounded by under water plants and fish and another watching swimmer in the distance.
#lake
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Gretchen_Deahl
A GUARDIAN MONSTER
This sleepy Guardian Monster is called ICCKELBY SLUMBERTON.

PERSONALITY: A great believer in the power of dreams, he displays a sweet, mild-mannered disposition when awake, which unfortunately, isn’t often.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: He has a tendency to nod off during conversations lasting more than ten minutes. He may also spend countless hours dreaming about eating instead of actually eating, so when he wakes up he is usually extremely hungry. Also, if he falls asleep in the sun, the tips of his tail may sprout flowers.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Approach this monster quietly before attempting contact. When ready, gently whisper “hello” and “please wake up” into his ear. No one likes to be rudely shaken or shouted into consciousness and he is no exception. Within a few minutes of soft verbal nudges his eyes should open. Expect a yawn of epic proportions. Have lots of whipped cream or bowls of puffed rice on hand as he will undoubtedly be starving.

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.

#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 #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #magic #imagination #fantasyart #fantasy #alphabet #alphabetseries #letterI
Graphite and colored pencil of a very sleepy, smiling monster. His soft yellow, blue and yellow furred body is comfortably curled up and upon his back is its favorite letter (I). NOTE: He can't sleep without his beloved letter.
#letteri
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Gretchen K Deahl
into the garden - summer blooms
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 in my Redbubble shop:
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 #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #flowers #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #creature #friend #love #summerblooms #summer #summerday #de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists
Summer flowers bursting in red, yellow and orange blossoms, backlit by brightness. Tucked into a lower corner, a gently abstract face, smiles with pleasure.
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Gretchen K Deahl
The MAGIC KINGDOM
In the magic kingdom, all things are possible. Creatures can appear and disappear, depending on what is available in the garden. :-)

**BRAND NEW!**
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 #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists #humanMadeArt #magic
In dark blue and gray colors of plants and wild flowers, stands a rather strange being, the color of a tangerine, looking with longing at a delicious berry, just out of reach. On its head, a flower has sprouted.
#magic
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