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Gretchen K Deahl
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...

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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Set against a rosy colored wallpaper with pale blooms, a dainty china teacup decorated with swirling buds, sits quietly on a table top. Inside, a strange being reposes, with heavily lidded eyes. Atop its head are pink branches with teal colored leaves. It appears to be deeply pondering the universe as it slips into a blissful sleep. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
#sleeping
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T. R. Shankar Raman

A fine new #OpenAccess paper by my colleagues at NCF #ncfindia jointly with #agroforestry owners/managers, highlighting the potential of shade #coffee agroforests as native plant and seed sources to support #EcologicalRestoration and diversifying native saplings for agroforests themselves. This also holds the potential for more ethical seed and seedling sourcing and reducing the native seed collection impacts/dependence on #forest remnants.
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Gretchen K Deahl
The Mysterious Monster March
Front cover of a children's picture book that I am working on.
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As another day ends and darkness falls,
worries begin to grow. The monsters realize they
are now far away from their homes and entering
a world that no one has ever been before.

Anxious whispers and tearful sobs burst out.
"Beware! Beware! one monster pleads.
There is danger ahead!" But no one has stopped
for sleep this night. The leaders keep them
marching, marching, towards a distant light.
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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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Still deep within a dense twilight forest, several monsters gather together. Their facial expressions show fear and worry. One large monster dramatically shares his anxiety with a little blue monster, while another has its arm around its back. One graceful monster glances behind itself in alarm, while another buries its face in its hands, teeth chattering in terror.
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Gretchen K Deahl
into the garden - deep summertime
This is the first 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.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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Against a background of swirling greens and golds, silhouettes of abundant flowering plant life blooms. The top of an abstract face in the lower right portion of the painting. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
#summer
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Gretchen K Deahl
TO FRIENDS & FOLLOWERS: I am still in the midst of creating new work to show you. Please stay tuned and thank you! :-)

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:
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 #march #forest #magic #imagination #fantasyart #fantasy #trees #treescape
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. :-)
#treescape
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