Lofty aspirations should be tempered with logic and reason to remain true. Phaeton, graphite, graphite powder and gold leaf on paper 20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.64cm), 2012 $2000 © copyright Ellen Gaube 2012

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

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

Varicose 3, graphite, 10x6in (25.4x15.24cm), 2018 $100 © copyright Ellen Gaube 2018

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

It is a rare thing to shine from within be mindful of one’s actions with the perception of attaining goodness. Theia, graphite, watercolor and gold leaf on paper, 30 x 20in (76.2 x 50.8cm) $3000 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube 2014

Living in a negative place dooms one to inner chaos. Kronos, graphite and gold leaf on paper, 16 x 20in (40.64 x 50.8cm), 2014 $1000 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube 2014

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