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

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

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

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

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

The dance of love is a twining and support of our true selves harmony prevails. Last Tango, graphite on paper, 16x16in (40.64 x 40.64cm), 2009 $2000 © copyright Ellen Gaube 2009

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

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

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

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