Thoughts and words cannot exist one without the other. They are a preparation for creativity. Inspire/Expire, graphite on paper,25 x 44in (55.88 x 104.14cm), 25 x 44in framed, 2008 $3000 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube 2008

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

Apollo and Artemis, graphite, 6x9in (15.24x22.86cm), 2018 $100.00 © copyright Ellen Gaube 2018

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

See an old thing without thought. Feel its energy, intuit its life. We will arrive soon. Sunflower Leaf 3, graphite on paper, 6.5 x 4.5in (16.51 x 11.43cm), 2013 $200 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube

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

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

Open Heart, graphite on paper, 14x12in (35.56x30.48cm), 2018 $200.00 © copyright Ellen Gaube 2018

Broken Heart, graphite on paper on board, 10x10in (25.4x25.4cm), 2018 $200.00 © copyright Ellen Gaube 2018

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