If you perceive a thing as ugly then you must consider it further and allow its beauty into your world. Sunflower Leaf 2, graphite on paper, 6 x 8in (15.24 x 20.32cm), 2013 $200 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube 2013

Eros, graphite on paper, 18x12in (46x31cm), 2009 Permanent Collection Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation 14th Annual international Exhibition of Botanical Art and Illustration, Fall/Winter 2013

If there is a choice between right and wrong how and why do we choose. Graphite on Paper 40 x 32in (101.6 x 81.28cm), framed 45 x 37in $3000

The promise of freedom has passed from view we are one. Tainted Love, graphite on paper, 23.5 x 18in (60.96 x 45.72cm) Private Collection © copyright Ellen Gaube 2006

If we are to contemplate our intentions we must first reach a place of calm and orderliness. Selene, graphite, graphite powder and gold leaf on paper 20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.64cm), 2012 $2500 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube 2012

The complement to one's self is a tangible goodness which compels us to flourish. Eurydice, graphite, graphite powder and gold leaf on paper, 24 x 20in (60.96 x 50.8cm), framed 31 x 27in, 2012 $2500 framed

We enter our place of creativity and we are lit from within our spirits are in motion. Hygeia, graphite on paper, 24 x 18in (60.96 x 45.72cm), 2012 $2000 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube 2017

This tiny sunflower leaf has lots of charm in the way it has curled into interesting shapes. Sunflower Leaf I, graphite on paper, 7x5in (17.78x63.5cm) $50.00 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube 2013

In the pursuit of intimacy one must  share the burdens of the soul and  likewise be a balm to one's companion. Orion, graphite on paper, 24x18in (60.96 x 45.72cm), 31 x 25in framed, 2012 $2000 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube 2012