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Steve Henderson Fine Art

The blossoms of spring are outrageous, both visually and olfactorily (and if you add bees buzzing from flower to flower, auditorily as well).

In all three ways they attract our attention, urging us to stop and see them, smell them, hear the bees, close our eyes, immerse ourselves in spring.

Blossom art print -- 2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/f

Art print of an original oil painting depicting a young woman under a blossoming tree in spring.
#spring#nature#tree
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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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(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. 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:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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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
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 on Redbubble:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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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. :-)
#HappyArt
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Gretchen K Deahl
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.

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 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. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana.
#HappyArt
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Gretchen K Deahl
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:
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(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 #unicorn #friend #love #tapestry #middleages
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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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Gretchen K Deahl
Paper Faces - The Human Psyche: MISSED OPPORTUNITIES
FACES. We all have them. They fascinate me. Expressions in particular - from subtle to extreme.
OLD PAPER. These too share qualities of human expression. From long ago handwritten notes, aged newspapers and maps to worn paper stained with time. In this series of prints, I combine them to create whimsical "stories" about the nature of being human.

Title: Missed Opportunities
This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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Free-form, hand drawn, linear faces of an exaggerated expressions. The faces is drawn in pencil onto pieces of aged paper and maps, with white highlights. NOTE: This description is created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
My REAL Imaginary Friend
Some say that friends must be actual physical beings to count as REAL. Why, I ask? I have REAL imaginary friends who are quite lovely and can be most helpful in a pinch. When I'm having a really bad day, need a bit of advice, or if I'm just feeling blue, my REAL imaginary friends are exactly the ones I want around for comfort. No complaining or whining about THEIR troubles. No attention sucking smart phones to distract them from listening to you. And, the best part is, you can call up the exact friend for listening or guidance when needed, instantly!

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 #magic #imagination #fantasyart #fantasy #de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists
Four legs gently grip a soft cloud. It's long pink body is adorned with subtle patterns of flowering shapes and its translucent scales glow periwinkle blue. Gossamer wings unfold. With closed eyes, the shy creature smiles sweetly, while its heart blooms with an actual flower. 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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(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 #teacup #tea #sleepy #sleeping #de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists
In a delicate china teacup, a pale, tiny monster dozes and dreams... probably for more delicious tea... :-)
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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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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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Pencil drawing of a young 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 Mysterious Monster March: JUST HATCHED
Illustration from a children's picture book that I am working on.

"The baby shivers in the cold.
His tummy growls and grumbles.
A nearby squabble grows louder.
'Maybe they have food', her thinks,
and follows them into the forest."

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: JUST HATCHED One cloudy morning a just-hatched baby monster sits alone in the grass next to a large boulder. It shivers with cold and hunger. Above, it's cracked egg balances precariously, while a hovering dragonfly looks down with interest. In the far distance, three quarreling monsters argue about who is responsible for an escaped pink balloon. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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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 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 #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. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Gretchen K Deahl
Birds of Light Series - The Mourning Dove
Playing with color, texture and pattern, each print is created using a combination of hand-drawn colored pencil and digital media.

BRAND NEW! (finally :-)
**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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On a highly textured background of golds, rust and greens, stands a single mourning dove in muted blues, grays and peach. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
#digitalart
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Gretchen K Deahl
ENTRANCED
I love to read and every once in a while, I find a book that I cannot put down, no matter what is happening around me. For those of you who have ever been lucky enough to encounter this transcendent state of being, this drawing is for you! :-) Imagine curled up in your favorite comfy chair, with a hot cup of tea and plate of delicious cookies nearby. All of your "friends" surround you and you have found that peaceful space, entranced with the story before you.

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 #reading #bookart #childrensbooksillustration
On a muted dark green watercolor wash, a detailed pencil/graphite drawing of a young girl staring avidly at an open book. She is seated in a chair and surrounded by all kinds of creatures, including a turtle, rabbit, owl, alligator, snake, fish and bird. Next to her on a small table, a cup of steaming tea and a plate of cookies.
#childrensbooksillustration
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Gretchen K Deahl
GORGEOUS MONSTERS & THEIR PETS
Welcome to my new interview series. I am the official human spokesperson for the Guardian Monster Guild, editor of the "Monster Times & Review" and author of the glamorous tell-all book, "What Monsters Want". These are hard-won credentials that I have worked tirelessly to obtain. As an ordinary human being, entering the realm of Monsterdom requires a rigorous determination, and an ego that can survive all manner of taunts, threats and indignation. I have endured countless nips, pokes and licks from numerous monsters whose intent, it seems, was to provoke me into giving up. I have proved them wrong! NOTE: This latest set of interviews on monster pets is for human eyes only and includes interviews with a select group from the Gorgeous Monsters Society. (This is the name they give themselves.) Here we discuss their feelings of unabashed adoration for their beloved pets as well as their care and feeding.

Meet Mr. Vishnyt, a Spikey Bobster & his (terrified) Speckled Ignatium, Krinkle.
Each (limited edition) purchase of the NFT Artwork includes Unlockable Content:
- A high resolution image for personal use.
- A PDF of the full humorous interview with the Individual Monster and its Pet(s)
This artwork is for sale as an NFT on Rarible at https://rarible.com/gretchenkdeahl/items

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Comfortably curled on an antique chair, a strange spiked, blueish creature lounges. Gazing lazily at a its pet, a smaller green creature with feathered pink ruff and tail, it teases with a string attached to a stuffed toy, which is lodged in its pets mouth. The expression on the pet is both pleading and slightly terrified. We can only guess at their past relationship. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
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Elizabeth Kennen

I love owls and loved painting these two in watercolor. Flaco the Eurasian Eagle Owl is shown as a canvas print. Burrowing Owl is shown as a framed print. Artwork to brighten the space of #bird and #nature lovers.

Fine art prints 🧡 1-elizabeth-kennen.pixels.com/

1-elizabeth-kennen.pixels.com/

A watercolor painting of an owl is hung on a wall over a bed, with two nightstands on each side of bed.
A watercolor painting of an owl is hung on a wall near a yellow chair, lamp and table.
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Gretchen K Deahl
BABY MONSTERS: 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.

This teeny, weeny baby is about the size of a large acorn. I found her around twilight, huddled on the forest floor, hiding amongst the fallen leaves and acorns, waiting for her mom to return with dinner. I kept my distance while I hastily made her portrait, knowing that she was somewhere close by. The last thing I wanted to do was make this sweet baby anxious.

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 #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #creature #friend #love #flower #happiness #baby #funnybaby #de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists
Purplish dusk deep in the woods, a tiny baby monster -- the size of a large walnut, with delicate scales of pink, gold and light blue, is nestled in a bed of leaves and acorns. Head, arms and legs are wrapped tightly around itself as it waits nervously for its mother to arrive with dinner. Large eyes peer from its face, surrounded by floppy ears and tiny claws.
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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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