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Gretchen Deahl
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I am a professional artist, in business for 40+ (and counting) years. Through those years I have been an award-winning illustrator, decent graphic artist and not-too-bad website designer, in that order.
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DEI Dancers - MELVAN, the Mysterious
This secretive being has one true purpose. To seek out and collect the mystical flower-heads of some unknown origin. Using telepathic powers, it "speaks" to them, flattering them into revealing their locations.
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On a white background, a brightly colored tulip-shaped being marches purposefully forward, gently balancing three flower heads in one hand.
October 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Meet MYRTLE, the Miserable. Specializing in doom and gloom, nothing gives her greater pleasure than the impending end of the world.
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On a bright white background, stands a body with hands hanging. In place of a head, sits a dark bluish gray storm cloud. A bright yellow lightening bolt shoots out, while cold gray rain puddles at her feet. She is miserable - just the way she likes it.
October 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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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.
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Textured colors of spotted, mottled white, 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.
October 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Peaceful Moment at Sunrise.
This painting is a mixture of hand drawn pencil (scanned into Photoshop with digital washes added).
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Peaceful Moment at Sunrise. A muted gray creature rests lightly upon a barren branch, high atop a solitary tree at sunrise. It's expression is calm and thoughtful. The expansive sunlit sky paints its face, feathered mane and furred body with orange, as its long tail wraps around the branch securely.
October 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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DEI Dancers - CLARENCE
Meet Clarence, a rather possessive yet gentle soul. He had a rough childhood, so it takes a moment to make new friends.
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On a white background, cowers a rather anxious lion named Clarence. He wears a brightly striped pink shirt and green shorts. Glancing backward, he grasps a huge beach ball in his mouth. Please do NOT try to take it away...
October 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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The Fox in the Forest
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The Fox in the Forest Caught in a beam of sunshine, a blaze of orange streaks past as a fox dashes quietly though the blue green forest. Pink, purple and deep teal bloom in flowers and leafy plants in the foreground.
October 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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DEI Dancers - ATTICUS
A highly enthusiastic being who LOVES to dance! She shakes and twirls, hops and twists with endless energy! Unique headdresses are her thing, along with a mesmerizing wardrobe. I Believe in, Support, and Champion DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION!
On a bright white background, dances a singular being with an impressive fashion sense. Surrounding a lionish face, sits a large headdress with striped leaf-like shapes and long, sinuous stalks which end in blooming eyes. She wears a colorful fish-scale shirt and starry, blue pants. A scarf at her neck, twirls with her movement. She also adorns herself with long pointy red nails. Become mesmerized by her twisting dance.
October 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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The Other Side
At the edge of the forest, as a comet passes... a door opens.

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April 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Gorgeous Monsters and Their Pets
Meet Ms. Premivarria of the Chewston tribe & her Screaming Meemees: Alto, Basil and Suprema.

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April 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Midnight Monsters: A Startled Moontinkifer
Do not be afraid. Like many night creatures, they just wish to be left alone.

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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. #art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #flowers #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #moon #moonlight
March 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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into the garden - summers end
This is the third in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world.

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into the garden - summers end This is the third in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world. To visually express how total immersion into the deep colors of gardens and wild spaces can create a profound sense of peace; restore wonder; and generate calm in an increasingly chaotic world. Against a deep umber, rust, purple and green background, the top of a pumpkin orange abstract head with closed eyes. On its crown, a patch of dandelions whose dried white heads open into full spheres, parachuting seeds as they glide through the wind.
March 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Birds of Light Series - The Traveler
Playing with color, texture and pattern, each print is created using a combination of hand-drawn colored pencil and digital media.

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Set against a backdrop of an ancient map, colored in pale greens and golds, a purple-blue bird perches on a branch bursting with juicy red berries.
March 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Family Comes in All Shapes, Sizes and Colors
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Family Comes in All Shapes, Sizes and Colors Smiling, friendly mom and toddler creatures shine in their brilliant orange, purple and pink colors. Their blue horns bloom with tiny flowers.
March 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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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.

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Set against a wallpaper backdrop of pale flowering vines, a porcelain teal teacup sits on a plate. In the cup, a sleepy, feathered green-blue monster tilts slightly sideways, Its large droopy eyes and large pink nose look out in a drowsy gaze.
March 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Twilight Serenade
Deep in the twilight, an owl sings to his captive audience.

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Twilight Serenade Deep within a forest of dimming purple and orange, a tiny boat moves quietly through the leaf-strewn grass. In this tightly packed boat, an owl perches atop a dozing lion and gently croons to his captive audience. A young man watches, mesmerized by the tune. He wears a crown of burning candles and holds a bouquet of flowers. Alongside, swims a curious fish. Above, fireflies dance.
March 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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The Mysterious Monster March: WATCHING
Illustration from a children's picture book that I am working on.

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The Mysterious Monster March: WATCHING Illustration from a children's picture book that I am working on. 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.
March 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Cat Dreams
Of course, I'm just guessing... who really knows what cats dream? :-)

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Cat Dreams Of course, I'm just guessing... who really knows what cats dream? :-) A cat stands very still, slyly glancing at the tip of its tail, where a hopeful fish has come for a nibble. On the tip of its tail grows a bit of tasty-looking vegetation. Its orange body has seaweed shaped patterns. From the top of the kitties head, branching flowers of green and orange blossom and sway, enticing the unwary to come closer.
March 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Gorgeous Monsters and Their Pets
Meet Lord Shrouder, of the Runbludic tribe & his Leaping Lollies: Ishney, Bothart, Rubels and Pamela.

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Gorgeous Monsters and Their Pets Meet Lord Shrouder, of the Runbludic tribe & his Leaping Lollies: Ishney, Bothart, Rubels and Pamela. An olive shaped, leaf covered creature sits sedately on a couple of baroque stools, while his four beloved pets play around him. Happy-go-lucky purple beasties with a layered pink mane frolic and tumble into trouble. Their avid curiosity and willingness to bite any and all things with their rows of tiny sharp teeth, suggest chaos may be just around the corner, as one thinks his owners tail looks downright tasty.
March 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Birds of Light Series - The Sleeping Owl
Playing with color, texture and pattern, each print is created using a combination of hand-drawn colored pencil and digital media.

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Birds of Light Series - The Sleeping Owl Playing with color, texture and pattern, each print is created using a combination of hand-drawn colored pencil and digital media. On a highly textured background of golds and greens, a linear drawing of a sleeping owl. Blues, pale lavender, oranges added to the owls face and body.
March 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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The Mysterious Monster March
Front cover of a children's picture book that I am working on.

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The Mysterious Monster March Front cover of a children's picture book that I am working on. Deep within a forest, blooming with all flavors of green, march several creatures of varying shapes, sizes, colors and attitudes. With determined looks, they stomp and strut past a small blue monster with large yellow eyes and a curious expression. Atop its head, a friendly dragonfly joins him.
March 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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into the garden - deep summertime
This is the first in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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#art #artist #illustration
into the garden - deep summertime This is the first in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world To visually express how total immersion into the deep greenness of gardens and wild spaces can create a profound sense of peace; restore wonder; and generate calm in an increasingly chaotic world. Against a background of swirling greens and golds, silhouettes of abundant flowering plant life blooms.
March 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Monster in a Teacup
Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy a spot of tea now and again.

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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. Alas, some of these tiny creatures may become so enamored with the tea, that they sip themselves silly and fall into a state of euphoria, causing all manner of behavior. Against at wallpapered background of pale green, blue and pink flowers, sits a china teacup. Its occupant is a small blue, tapir-like creature glancing nervously at the viewer. Sunlight casts a gentle purple shadow on the bright golden tabletop.
March 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Birds of Light Series - The Patterned Egret
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Birds of Light Series - The Patterned Egret Playing with color, texture and pattern, each print is created using a combination of hand-drawn colored pencil and digital media. (100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever. On a highly textured background of gold, orange and green, stands a solitary egret gazing into the distance with one blazing yellow eye. On top of its Cerulean blue and Tyrian purple feathers and legs, abstract patterns in similar colors are drawn.
March 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Gorgeous Monsters and Their Pets
Meet Ms. Premivarria of the Chewston tribe & her Screaming Meemees: Alto, Basil and Suprema.

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Gorgeous Monsters and Their Pets Meet Ms. Premivarria of the Chewston tribe & her Screaming Meemees: Alto, Basil and Suprema. A rather stern creature, deep green in color and patterned in intricate and interlocking swirls, relaxes upon an ornate upholstered chair. She gazes languidly into the distance, while her three six-legged felines of vivid orange mewl for attention. One clawed tentacle dangles a toy playfully for her pets.
March 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Secret Corners: Hiding in Plain Sight
The Enchanted Forest. In the hidden corners of the world, sweet mysteries abound.

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Secret Corners: Hiding in Plain Sight The Enchanted Forest. In the hidden corners of the world, sweet mysteries abound. NOTE: I created this piece quite a while ago, using a rubbing technique (a block of concrete) to get the texture of the tree bark. :-)
March 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM