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Gretchen Deahl

@gretchendeahl.bsky.social

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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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.

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.

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!

03.10.2025 18:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Other Side
At the edge of the forest, as a comet passes... a door opens.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

#art #artist #illustration #drawing #paintings #noAI

17.04.2025 18:15 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Gorgeous Monsters and Their Pets
Meet Ms. Premivarria of the Chewston tribe & her Screaming Meemees: Alto, Basil and Suprema.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #handmade #cats #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature

17.04.2025 17:44 — 👍 11    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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

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

Midnight Monsters: A Startled Moontinkifer
Do not be afraid. Like many night creatures, they just wish to be left alone.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
www.redbubble.com/people/gretc...
(100% human-made)
#art #artist #illustration #moon #moonlight

13.03.2025 18:00 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

into the garden - summers end
This is the third in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world.

Available on Redbubble:
www.redbubble.com/people/gretc...
(100% human-made) no AI whatsoever.

#art #illustration #autumn #dandelion

13.03.2025 17:26 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

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.

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

#art #artist #drawing #paintings #artwork #nature #bird

13.03.2025 15:03 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

Family Comes in All Shapes, Sizes and Colors
This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
www.redbubble.com/people/gretc...
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #artist #artlover #artlovers #handmade #friend #love #magic #imagination

13.03.2025 14:51 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

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.

Available on Redbubble:
www.redbubble.com/people/gretc...

#art #illustration #tea #butterfly

12.03.2025 18:46 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

Twilight Serenade
Deep in the twilight, an owl sings to his captive audience.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
www.redbubble.com/people/gretc...

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #illustration #drawing #artwork #childrensart #owl #lion #boat

12.03.2025 17:54 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

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

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #illustration #childrensbooks #artwork #childrensart #forest #magic #imagination #fantasyart #fantasy #mystery

12.03.2025 14:37 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

Cat Dreams
Of course, I'm just guessing... who really knows what cats dream? :-)

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
www.redbubble.com/people/gretc...
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #artist #illustration#drawing #fantasy #fish #cat #dream

12.03.2025 14:10 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

Gorgeous Monsters and Their Pets
Meet Lord Shrouder, of the Runbludic tribe & his Leaping Lollies: Ishney, Bothart, Rubels and Pamela.

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #artist #illustration #illustrator

12.03.2025 13:34 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

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.

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #bird #owl

12.03.2025 13:08 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

The Mysterious Monster March
Front cover of a children's picture book that I am working on.

(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #artist #illustration #illustrator#forest #magic #imagination #fantasyart #fantasy #mystery#drawing #paintings #childrensbooks

11.03.2025 18:41 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

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:
www.redbubble.com/people/gretc...
#art #artist #illustration

11.03.2025 17:35 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

Monster in a Teacup
Humans aren't the only ones who enjoy a spot of tea now and again.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
www.redbubble.com/people/gretc...
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #tea #monster

11.03.2025 15:24 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

Birds of Light Series - The Patterned Egret
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

#art #artist #illustration #drawing #paintings #artwork #nature #handmade #bird #collage #egret

11.03.2025 15:01 — 👍 12    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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.

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.

Gorgeous Monsters and Their Pets
Meet Ms. Premivarria of the Chewston tribe & her Screaming Meemees: Alto, Basil and Suprema.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #handmade #cats #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature

11.03.2025 14:23 — 👍 16    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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. :-)

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. :-)

Secret Corners: Hiding in Plain Sight
The Enchanted Forest. In the hidden corners of the world, sweet mysteries abound.

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

11.03.2025 13:39 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
into the garden - peace of mind 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. Against a background of swirling pinks and purples, silhouettes of abundant flowering plant life blooms. In the foreground, perched on a peaceful, abstract face, a pale taupe mourning dove rests. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)

into the garden - peace of mind 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. Against a background of swirling pinks and purples, silhouettes of abundant flowering plant life blooms. In the foreground, perched on a peaceful, abstract face, a pale taupe mourning dove rests. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)

into the garden
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.

10.03.2025 13:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
cute mother and child creatures looking at each other while smiling.

cute mother and child creatures looking at each other while smiling.

Family Comes in All Shapes, Sizes and Colors
(100% human made - imagined & created by me, no AI whatsoever.)
Prints+: gretchenkdeahl.redbubble.com

23.01.2025 21:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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REAL Imaginary Friends
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. (100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever. Prints: gretchenkdeahl.redbubble.com

23.01.2025 21:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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into the garden - summer blossoms
Gardens are calling. Lay down your weary mind and gaze through the blooms to the sky above. Believe that all will be well. This is the sixth in a series of paintings that illuminate the transformative beauty of the natural world.
Prints: gretchenkdeahl.redbubble.com

23.01.2025 21:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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