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

E Gaube, L-ove, graphite, 12x9in (30.48x22.86cm), 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

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

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

Varicose 3, graphite, 12x7in (30.48x17.78cm), 2018 $100 © copyright Ellen Gaube 2018

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

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

The Three Graces, graphite on paper, 8x12in (20.32x30.48cm), 2017 Framed $300.00 © copyright Ellen Gaube 2017