The Flame

Karen  Hull

The Flame

ACEO / miniature art (2.5×3.5 inches) of a little mouse seeking comfort from the light of a candle, done with coloured pencils and ink on drafting film.

The Flame belongs to the following groups:

All Things Orange Artwork Gallery, All Pets Great and Small, Animal Fantasy & Whimsy, Animal Kingdom, Black with a hint of colour, Creative, Talented, and Unknown, Cutest of the Cute, Illustrators Australia, Live and Let Live and Shameless Self-Promotion Available for sale as

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The Flame by Karen  Hull
The Flame by Karen  Hull
  • Diana-Lee Saville

    Diana-Lee Saville

    Very cute!!! :))

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you so much Diana-Lee!!! :))

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Really beautiful work.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you heaps Lynda – it is so hard to scan black well – to get the black really dark, I had to sacrifice some of the warm glow on the candle and mouse, but you get the idea!!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Oh My I just LOVE this- Wonderful sweetie xoxox

  • Karen Hull replied

    I’m so glad you like this one – it makes my day Anita xx

  • ninamarie

    ninamarie

    This is sooo wonderful! I love it!!:)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you so very much Nina!!! :))

  • Susan van Zyl

    Susan van Zyl

    Stunning!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you heaps Susan!!!

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna

    This needs to be in a childrens’ book, dear! Absolutely perfect…I love the contrast & the nature effects!

    Smiles Leilani

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you so much Leilani, I am hoping by the end of this year to have illustrated at least one children’s book fingers crossed!!!

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    How lovely

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you for all your very generous comments!!!

  • Patricia Anne McCarty

    Patricia Anne ...

    AWWWWWWW this is with out a doubt the cutest thing ever!!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Wow – what a lovely thing to say and thank you!!!

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna

    Great news….keep on…you can do it! This is very exciting news, Karen! I will!

    Smiles Leilani

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you so much for your encouragement – it is hugely motivating!!!

  • Jo Hawkins

    Jo Hawkins

    Thats a cute little mousy. x

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you Jo!!! :)

  • Ming  Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky

    This is truly amazing, you are a master artist! :)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Very humbling Ming – thankyou so much!!!

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    My absolute favourite Karen. What a cheeky and inquisitive little fellow. Does he not know that “if you play with fire, you are gunna get burnt” ...lol… beautiful work.

  • Karen Hull replied

    How funny!!! Thank you again Sharona for taking the time to leave your wonderful comments – hope this one brought a smile to your face!!!

  • Candy1974

    Candy1974

    Sweet and great work!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you so much Candy!!!!

  • Shelly Harris

    Shelly Harris

    Wonderful work…

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you heaps Shelley!!!

  • Elaine Green

    Elaine Green

    Wow you have been busy, I have just looked at all of your new additions & can,t decide which I like best – they are all fantastic!!! I think this one is really precious though.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you so much – all the latest ones were done while we were on holidays – it is amazing how much more creative you feel when on a break!!!!

  • pinkster

    pinkster

    wow this is one fantastic photo…

  • Karen Hull replied

    No photo here – just artwork, but I do appreciate your lovely feedback!!! :))

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    How precious! Great artwork!! A fav!! So cute!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you heaps Ginny!!!

  • ROUBLE RUST

    ROUBLE RUST

    This is a masterpiece work!!!!!!!!!
    Very beautiful xx

  • Karen Hull replied

    Wow, you are so generous – you make my day Rust xxx

  • Bonnie T.  Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    You are such a gifted artist, Karen; love all your work, and this one is no exception. Another winner!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you for your kind words Bonnie – you really lift my spirits!!!

  • Glenda  Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    This is absolutely darling!!

  • Karen Hull replied

    What a lovely comment – thank you Glenda!!!

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    i adore this, just magical :)

  • Karen Hull replied

    I am so happy you like it Karin and thank you!!! :))

  • Mikki Alhart

    Mikki Alhart

    Incredible, Incredible Your talen is unbelievable. What a wonderful gift and inspiration your paintings are!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Such lovely comments!!! You make my day Mikki – thank you heaps!!! :)

  • Silberflug

    Silberflug

    Really unique and so cute!!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much – I had a ball doing this little one and I do appreciate your feedback!!!:)

  • Sanne Thijs

    Sanne Thijs

    Congrats on the homepage.

  • Karen Hull replied

    My first ever!!! Thankyou so much – I am truly honoured!!!!

  • Lena Prehn

    Lena Prehn

    beautiful… so atmospheric…

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Lena – there is always something atmospheric about candle light – it is so mysterious.

  • NoahsSpirit

    NoahsSpirit

    This is really adoreable!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Kathrin – I am so happy you like it!!

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Lovely work!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Marjorie – I do appreciate your wonderful comment!!

  • KazM

    KazM

    Magical Mouse
    HomePage Honour
    Well Warranted

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou KazM – You make my day!!!!

  • budrfli

    budrfli

    wow!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou heaps!!!

  • penspapers

    penspapers

    He’s gonna burn his little whiskers !
    Nice painting—well done (and my Mouse King is in GOOD company ;) )

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much and congrats on your feature too Elizabeth!!! :)

  • TamArtsy

    TamArtsy

    Aww SOO cute! I adore the mouse and it looks so real :) love it!

  • Karen Hull replied

    It makes me happy that you love it – thankyou so much!!!

  • LiveLoveBreathe

    LiveLoveBreathe

    this is adorable! very nice work.

  • Karen Hull replied

    I do appreciate your wonderful comments – thankyou heaps!!!

  • ViktoryiaN

    ViktoryiaN

    Lovely artwork! Reminds me of my childhood… Beautiful!
    Congrates on the homepage feature!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Such a lovely compliment – it is so wonderful to be transported back to childhood – thankyou so much for the fabulous comments and congrats!!!

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    Gorgeous creation and work. Congratulatons on your Home Page feature.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much for your lovely comments and congrats – much appreciated!!! :)

  • LavenderMoon

    LavenderMoon

    Few things are more worthy of a home page feature… this is marvelous!

  • Karen Hull replied

    You are too generous – thankyou soo much!!!!

  • Jim Nooney

    Jim Nooney

    Karen this is wonderful… amazing detail in the mouse fur. I could easily see this in a children’s book…

  • Karen Hull replied

    I would love that one day Jim – thankyou so much for your lovely comments!!!

  • Tama Blough

    Tama Blough

    So sweet – congrats on the home page!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Tama for your lovely comment and congrats!!! :))

  • Monica Scanlan

    Monica Scanlan

    Beautiful!!!! You should add this to Live and Let Live! :)

  • Karen Hull replied

    I would love to – will check out your group very soon – thankyou heaps!!!

  • JRobin Whitley

    JRobin Whitley

    GREAT drawing!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much JRobin – much appreciated!!!

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    Excellent work! Please consider joining us in the new group
    Animal Fantasy & Whimsy

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou heaps Colleen – Sounds like a fascinating group and I will definitely check it out!!!

  • Junior Mclean

    Junior Mclean

    Out of all the other photos of the feature this one here stood out the most, why? It has that magical look that you see on cards and books and in some Movie theater posters. Thats my view but it’s one good POV.

    Very nice!!!

  • Karen Hull replied

    What a wonderful compliment – you are so very generous – thankyou heaps!!!!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is a delightful work of art. Congratulations on your wonderful homepage feature.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Sharon for your lovely words and congrats – much appreciated!!!

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    Congratulations! This work has been FEATURED
    in the Animal Fantasy & Whimsy group!

    If you have not already, please enter this challenge if you have any applicable work…
    New Work for August

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Colleen – I would love to enter

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Beautifully done, very endearing image! congrats on your feature! Dee

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Dee for stopping by and leaving your lovely comments!!!

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Absolutely adorable and beautifully done. Congratulations!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Karen for your Congrats and wonderful feedback!!

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    How beautiful!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Ellen!!!

  • picketty

    picketty

    Oh my… I hope you didnt go blind doing this!!! 3 inches…and all that detail. Amazing

  • Karen Hull replied

    Not blind – just a bit cross eyed LOL – thankyou heaps!!! :)

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Wonderful! Cute and so well done! ;o)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Krys – I appreciate your lovely feedback!!!

  • maremarie

    maremarie

    Sooo cute and wonderful, love it! :-)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much – I’m so glad you like it!!!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Wow, this is so well done!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou heaps Joanne!!! :)

  • Albert Sellaman
  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Albert!!!

  • Monica Scanlan
  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Monica!!!

  • tatrattery

    tatrattery

    This is wonderful! Your work is amazing!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much for your lovely comments!!!

  • Nori Bucci

    Nori Bucci

    I just LOVE this!!!!! Beautiful work as always Karen!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Nori!!!! :))

  • Kendra Taber

    Kendra Taber

    so cute!

  • Karen Hull replied

    I’m so glad you like it – thank you Kendra!!!

  • Alecs Lindsay

    Alecs Lindsay

    lovely…really well done

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you so much Alecs!!!! :)

  • GothicCupCake

    GothicCupCake 28 days ago

    This is so beautiful. They are both things you can see often, but this feels like fantasy. I love the little mouse, the colours are gorgeous. I love staring at the eyes, so beautiful. Fantastic work, really. :)

  • Karen Hull replied 27 days ago

    I’m so glad you like this one and thank you. Someone purchased a greeting card of this artwork this morning – was that you? If so, I do hope you are happy with it!!! :)

  • GothicCupCake

    GothicCupCake 27 days ago

    No it was not, but that’s a fantastic idea! I may be getting money around the next few months, and I am seriously considering this. It’s just absolutely adorable. :)

  • Karen Hull replied 26 days ago

    I’m just happy you like it!!! :)

  • GothicCupCake

    GothicCupCake 26 days ago

    It’s nice making people happy! :D

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