A woman is an intricate composition of worthy talents and hidden strengths. Elle, graphite on paper, 40x32in (101.6 x 81.28cm); framed Private Collection © copyright Ellen Gaube 2012

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

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

Our hands and hearts move in concert with each other infused with inspiration. Arabesque, Graphite on Paper, 33 x 25in (83.82x63.5cm), $1000

E Gaube, L-ove, graphite, 12x9in (30.48x22.86cm), 2018 $100.00 © copyright Ellen Gaube 2018

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

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

All life is exhausted still, the struggle is engaged. Olympia, graphite on paper, 36 x 58.5in (91.44 x 148.59cm), 2012 $4000 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube 2012

Nurture and protect the source of ones happiness through the cultivation of selflessness. Trinity, graphite on paper, 30 x 20.5in (66.2 x 50.8cm), 2012 $2000 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube 2012

Repose in dry grasses the shroud of an empty oath. Aesclepius Unbound, graphite on paper, 12x15in (30.48 x 38.1cm), framed 27 x 30in, 2012 $1000 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube 2012