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 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

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

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

Creative energy gives its light to the world and is not concerned with physical rewards. Hyperion, graphite, graphite powder and gold leaf on paper, 20 x 16in (50.8 x 40.64cm), 2012 $2000 framed © copyright Ellen Gaube 2012

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

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

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