In the quiet forest, walks a gentle bear. Upon his sunny back a young girl sleeps.

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NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:

https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop

(Fulfills and ships orders worldwide. :-)

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

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FORTITUDE (1997)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 9" x 12"

I got to thinking of Edgar Rice Burroughs' character John Carter of Mars....whenever it looked like the odds were hopeless and he had no options, his response was a defiant, “I still live!”

https://www.michaelwhelan.com/galleries/fortitude/

#personalvisions #fineart #imaginativerealism #virtues

FORTITUDE (1997)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 9" x 12"

I got to thinking of Edgar Rice Burroughs' character John Carter of Mars....whenever it looked like the odds were hopeless and he had no options, his response was a defiant, “I still live!”

https://www.michaelwhelan.com/galleries/fortitude/

#personalvisions #fineart #imaginativerealism #virtues

A quick Oil Painting study to get more confidence in soft shadings and skin color.
Timelapse on #peertube:
https://makertube.net/w/a7sLq8TwJJsz9oTKHQB8YS

#art #mastoart #portraitpainting #oilpainting #fineart #traditionalArt

A quick Oil Painting study to get more confidence in soft shadings and skin color.
Timelapse on #peertube:
https://makertube.net/w/a7sLq8TwJJsz9oTKHQB8YS

#art #mastoart #portraitpainting #oilpainting #fineart #traditionalArt

Match Made in Heaven, 2026
Oil on Board, 12 x 12”

This may be finished.

The Patriarchy is a death cult, denying all truth and oppressing life to have power over others. It is the foundational supremacy and cause of human suffering. The Patriarchy is a deadbeat dad.
Judge them by their fruits.

#feminism #SmashThePatriarchy #misogyny #justice #feministArt #feminist #Patriarchy #art #artwork #fineart #mastoart #oilpainting

Match Made in Heaven, 2026
Oil on Board, 12 x 12”

This may be finished.

The Patriarchy is a death cult, denying all truth and oppressing life to have power over others. It is the foundational supremacy and cause of human suffering. The Patriarchy is a deadbeat dad.
Judge them by their fruits.

#feminism #SmashThePatriarchy #misogyny #justice #feministArt #feminist #Patriarchy #art #artwork #fineart #mastoart #oilpainting

A pair of pretty Bluebirds In Bloom , happy Friday!!
Available here..https://tina-lecour.pixels.com/featured/bluebirds-in-bloom-tina-lecour.html

#bird #birds #birdsofpixelfed #flower #flowers #floral #spring #pretty #pink #mastoart #fediart #fedigiftshop #creativetoots #wallart #wallartforsale #art #arte #artist #artwork #artstore #artprints #artshop #fineart #gifts #giftideas #greetingcards #puzzle #puzzles #nature #homedecor #interiordecor #interiordesign #buyintoart #ayearforart #mastodonart

A pair of pretty Bluebirds In Bloom , happy Friday!!
Available here..https://tina-lecour.pixels.com/featured/bluebirds-in-bloom-tina-lecour.html

#bird #birds #birdsofpixelfed #flower #flowers #floral #spring #pretty #pink #mastoart #fediart #fedigiftshop #creativetoots #wallart #wallartforsale #art #arte #artist #artwork #artstore #artprints #artshop #fineart #gifts #giftideas #greetingcards #puzzle #puzzles #nature #homedecor #interiordecor #interiordesign #buyintoart #ayearforart #mastodonart

A mini portrait this morning. 4.5”/11cm square

#art #portrait #portraitpainting #artwork #ArtForSale #fineart #portraitArtist #portraitArt #figurativeArt #mastoart

A mini portrait this morning. 4.5”/11cm square

#art #portrait #portraitpainting #artwork #ArtForSale #fineart #portraitArtist #portraitArt #figurativeArt #mastoart

WINDOW TO THE SUN (2006)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 13" x 11"

After my resolution to devote time to my gallery work, I obsessed with painting these passageways. It doesn't take a Sigmund Freud to figure out why. 1/3

#fineart #personalvisions #imaginativerealism #portals

WINDOW TO THE SUN (2006)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 13" x 11"

After my resolution to devote time to my gallery work, I obsessed with painting these passageways. It doesn't take a Sigmund Freud to figure out why. 1/3

#fineart #personalvisions #imaginativerealism #portals

Little Blossoming Bluebirds are just the sweetest, happy Sunday!
Available here..https://tina-lecour.pixels.com/featured/little-blossoming-bluebirds-tina-lecour.html

#bird #birds #birdsOfFediverse #birdsofpixelfed #nature #bluebirds #cute #cuteposting #cuteanimals #animal #animals #mastoart #fediart #fedigiftshop #creativetoots #wallart #wallartforsale #art #arte #artist #artforsale #homedecor #interiordecor #interiordesign #buyintoart #ayearforart #gifts #giftideas #greetingcards #puzzle #puzzles #fineart #artstore #artprints #artshop

Little Blossoming Bluebirds are just the sweetest, happy Sunday!
Available here..https://tina-lecour.pixels.com/featured/little-blossoming-bluebirds-tina-lecour.html

#bird #birds #birdsOfFediverse #birdsofpixelfed #nature #bluebirds #cute #cuteposting #cuteanimals #animal #animals #mastoart #fediart #fedigiftshop #creativetoots #wallart #wallartforsale #art #arte #artist #artforsale #homedecor #interiordecor #interiordesign #buyintoart #ayearforart #gifts #giftideas #greetingcards #puzzle #puzzles #fineart #artstore #artprints #artshop

GORGEOUS MONSTERS & THEIR PETS

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 Mr. Vishnyt, a Spikey Bobster & his (terrified) Speckled Ignatium, Krinkle

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Read the INTERVIEW: https://www.behance.net/gallery/229691263/Gorgeous-Monster-Mr-Vishnyt-his-Speckled-Ignatium

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(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 #pets #de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists

GORGEOUS MONSTERS & THEIR PETS

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 Mr. Vishnyt, a Spikey Bobster & his (terrified) Speckled Ignatium, Krinkle

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Read the INTERVIEW: https://www.behance.net/gallery/229691263/Gorgeous-Monster-Mr-Vishnyt-his-Speckled-Ignatium

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(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 #pets #de_artists #mastoart #de_artist #artist_de #mastoart #mastoartist #de_artists

DREAMSEEKER (2016)
Acrylic - 24" x 18"

The first of a possible series of paintings exploring my disillusionment with the "progress" of society. The stars represent the hope she's looking for on the horizon.

https://www.michaelwhelan.com/galleries/dreamseeker/

#fineart #personalvisions #imaginativerealism