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**Lee Constable** @Constababble@aus.social · 7h

**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 10h

Gretchen K Deahl @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social

INNER MONSTERS
Inner Monsters don't necessarily look like "real" monsters. They are part of that constant chatter going on in the background of our own minds, shaping our view of the world. They can appear in a variety of forms, from human, animal, monster-like, even as plants! Most of us... ahem... keep our inner beasties tucked "safely" in the closet, hoping they won't decide to reveal themselves at inopportune times, causing all manner of embarrassing moments, like sudden extreme shyness, unexplained crying jags, overwhelming crankiness, or laughing out loud for no apparent reason, among others. Sound familiar?
The solution is (drum roll please...) to MEET your inner monsters, SEEK to understand them, EMBRACE them as yours, and then LEARN about yourself through them. Bring them out of your personal inner-verse and set them free!

https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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Textured colors of spotted, mottled purple, gold and green. An ink drawing of a rabbit-like creature stares with distress and wonder outward. It has a small nose and mouth. Its clawed arms hang protectively in front of it. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)

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**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 10h

10h

Gretchen K Deahl @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social

My REAL Imaginary Friend
Some say that friends must be actual physical beings to count as REAL. Why, I ask? I have REAL imaginary friends who are quite lovely and can be most helpful in a pinch. When I'm having a really bad day, need a bit of advice, or if I'm just feeling blue, my REAL imaginary friends are exactly the ones I want around for comfort. No complaining or whining about THEIR troubles. No attention sucking smart phones to distract them from listening to you. And, the best part is, you can call up the exact friend for listening or guidance when needed, instantly!

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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Four legs gently grip a soft cloud. It's long pink body is adorned with subtle patterns of flowering shapes and its translucent scales glow periwinkle blue. Gossamer wings unfold. With closed eyes, the shy creature smiles sweetly, while its heart blooms with an actual flower. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)

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**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 11h

**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 12h

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Gretchen K Deahl @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social

The Mysterious Monster March: WATCHING
Illustration from a children's picture book that I am working on.

"He watches as the three monsters join others in a long line.
He can hear them rumbling and grumbling,
hooting and howling as they slowly march past."

To read some of the pages from the story, please visit: https://gretchenkdeahl.com/gallery/?mgc_58=72/mysterious-monster-march I'd love to hear your comments or feedback! :-)

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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The Mysterious Monster March: WATCHING
Deep within a sunlit forest, the newly hatched baby monster watches the growing line of marching monsters from a cautious distance. It is standing quietly on the roots of an ancient tree, surrounded by flowering vegetation. In its hand, it holds its security blanket, err... leaf. Watching it, is a new friend, a green dragonfly. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)

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**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 13h

**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 14h

**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 14h

14h

Gretchen K Deahl @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social

Sleepy Monster in a Teacup
Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy a spot of tea now and again. Little monsters have been know to slip quietly into kitchens when no one is around and sneak a sip of two of freshly brewed sweetness. This sleepy creature drank a bit too much sweet jasmine tea and found it hard to stay awake. Shhhhhh...

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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In a delicate china teacup, a pale, tiny monster dozes and dreams... probably for more delicious tea... :-)

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**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 15h

15h

Gretchen K Deahl @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social

into the garden - winter arrives with memories of spring
This is the fourth in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world. To visually express how total immersion into wild spaces can create a profound sense of peace; restore wonder; and generate calm in an increasingly chaotic world.

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop

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Pine trees line the distant shore of a lake, backlit against a stormy blue-gray sky. In the foreground, on a snowy bank, a solitary stone rests. Upon its face, two closed eyes and a linear pattern of foliage. Atop its gray head, a bit of snow and white, ghost-like blooming flowers from memories past. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)

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**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 16h

16h

Gretchen K Deahl @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social

The Storyteller
Imagine a world where the storyteller weaves a tale so grand, that all fall under its magic spell. Forest creatures, real and imagined, gather round with their children to hear the wondrous drama unfold.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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Graphite pencil drawing with washes of green and brown watercolor. A young girl sits with her back against a tree, animatedly telling a story to the white rabbit and its child on her lap. She is surrounded by a myriad of creatures, rapt with attention as she spins her tale.

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**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 1d

**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 1d

**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 1d

Gretchen K Deahl @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social

GORGEOUS MONSTERS
Welcome to my new interview series. I am the official human spokesperson for the Guardian Monster Guild, editor of the Monster Times & Review and author of the glamorous tell-all book, What Monsters Want. These are hard-won credentials that I have worked tirelessly to obtain. As an ordinary human being, entering the realm of Monsterdom requires a rigorous determination, and an ego that can survive all manner of taunts, threats and indignation. I have endured countless nips, pokes and licks from numerous monsters whose intent, it seems, was to provoke me into giving up. I have proved them wrong! NOTE: This latest set of interviews on monster pets is for human eyes only and includes interviews with a select group from the Gorgeous Monsters Society. (This is the name they give themselves.) Here we discuss their feelings of unabashed adoration for their beloved pets as well as their care and feeding.
Meet Constance, of the Tellarium tribe & her two pets:
Esmerelda, a Blue Nifted Whistler and Eggelston, a baby Inkbit.

This artwork is for sale as an NFT on Rarible at https://rarible.com/gretchenkdeahl/items
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Seated comfortably on an antique chair with one leg swung over the arm, a pale magenta monster, with a long striped trunk, gives singing lessons to her favorite pet and pupil - a blue dragon-like creature with orange highlights. Out of its whistling mouth, leaf-like notes of song flow. On the large monsters lap, being tickled, another favorite pet. This little guy is a teal pattered, eight-legged critter, with an orange and gold face and belly. It is giggling wildly. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)

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**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 1d

Gretchen K Deahl @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social

Secret Corners: The Playroom Floor
In the hidden corners of the world, sweet mysteries abound. The little girl witnesses a magical moment as tiny creatures march across her playroom floor.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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Pencil drawing of a small girl kneeling on a patterned rug, playing with her doll. On the floor, in front of her, eleven tiny creatures march in and out of the designs on the floor, lit up by an open window, casting long shadows. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)

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**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 1d

Gretchen K Deahl @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social

Go Deep to Find Your Bliss.
Life can often feel chaotic. Unbalanced. Stressful.
Try and see that it is just on the surface.
Stop frantically treading water just to stay
afloat amidst the craziness.
Instead, choose to go deep.
Deep down, where the restless tides abate.
Deep within, where inner calm resides.
Where bliss can be found.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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On a watercolor background of blue, two thirds of which is water with pale vertical stripes and the top one third a highly textured sky with yellow sun. Frantically treading water at the surface, an orange sullen creature with yellow horns peeks above. At the very bottom of the picture, deep within the water and tied with a string, a pinkish balloon gently floats. Inside it is a red heart. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)

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**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 1d

Gretchen K Deahl @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social

INNER MONSTERS
Inner Monsters don't necessarily look like "real" monsters. They are part of that constant chatter going on in the background of our own minds, shaping our view of the world. They can appear in a variety of forms, from human, animal, monster-like, even as plants! Most of us... ahem... keep our inner beasties tucked "safely" in the closet, hoping they won't decide to reveal themselves at inopportune times, causing all manner of embarrassing moments, like sudden extreme shyness, unexplained crying jags, overwhelming crankiness, or laughing out loud for no apparent reason, among others. Sound familiar?
The solution is (drum roll please...) to MEET your inner monsters, SEEK to understand them, EMBRACE them as yours, and then LEARN about yourself through them. Bring them out of your personal inner-verse and set them free!

https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #cat #pixelfedcats tröt #de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists

Textured colors of spotted, mottled brown and orange. An ink drawing of a cat/bear-like creature stares with distress and wonder outward. It has a small nose and a long thin mouth with seven sharp protruding teeth. It clawed arms hang protectively in front of it. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)

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**Gretchen K Deahl** @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social · 1d

Gretchen K Deahl @gretchenkdeahl@pixelfed.social

Midnight Monsters: A Startled Moontinkifer
Do not be afraid. Like many night creatures, they just wish to be left alone. These secretive beings often hide in the shadows, except when the moon is full and bright. The midnight moon is their time of wonder and if you happen to be in the right place at the right time, you just may witness some magical happenings. This particular midnight monster is called Moontinkifer and can be found high up in the Balkan mountain range on the border between Bulgaria and eastern Serbia . It was not easy getting to this destination, but I have found it worth the effort, expense and skinned knees. Legend says that if one is lucky enough to spot them during the day, they appear as drab, colorless creatures, almost invisible against the mountain landscape of rocks and boulders. They shine (literally) at night when they come out of their hiding places to dance. Moonlight causes a shimmering transformation from dull gray to a luminous rainbow colored glow! It is believed that the glimmer of incandescent color and magical movements is their way of attracting a mate. Otherwise, they appear to be quite shy, non-aggressive individuals, who unfortunately, startle easily.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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