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

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

Broken Heart, graphite on paper on board, 10x10in (25.4x25.4cm), 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

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

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

The promise of freedom has passed from view we are one. Tainted Love, graphite on paper, 23.5 x 18in (60.96 x 45.72cm) Private Collection © copyright Ellen Gaube 2006

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

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