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 asGreeting Cards

Diana-Lee Saville
Very cute!!! :))
Karen Hull replied
Thank you so much Diana-Lee!!! :))
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
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
This is sooo wonderful! I love it!!:)
Karen Hull replied
Thank you so very much Nina!!! :))
Susan van Zyl
Stunning!
Karen Hull replied
Thank you heaps Susan!!!
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
How lovely
Karen Hull replied
Thank you for all your very generous comments!!!
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
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
Thats a cute little mousy. x
Karen Hull replied
Thank you Jo!!! :)
Ming Myaskovsky
This is truly amazing, you are a master artist! :)
Karen Hull replied
Very humbling Ming – thankyou so much!!!
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
Sweet and great work!
Karen Hull replied
Thank you so much Candy!!!!
Shelly Harris
Wonderful work…
Karen Hull replied
Thank you heaps Shelley!!!
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
wow this is one fantastic photo…
Karen Hull replied
No photo here – just artwork, but I do appreciate your lovely feedback!!! :))
Ginny York
How precious! Great artwork!! A fav!! So cute!
Karen Hull replied
Thank you heaps Ginny!!!
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
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
This is absolutely darling!!
Karen Hull replied
What a lovely comment – thank you Glenda!!!
Karin Taylor
i adore this, just magical :)
Karen Hull replied
I am so happy you like it Karin and thank you!!! :))
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
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
Congrats on the homepage.

Karen Hull replied
My first ever!!! Thankyou so much – I am truly honoured!!!!
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
This is really adoreable!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou Kathrin – I am so happy you like it!!
Marjorie Wallace
Lovely work!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Marjorie – I do appreciate your wonderful comment!!
KazM
Magical Mouse
HomePage Honour
Well Warranted
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou KazM – You make my day!!!!
budrfli
wow!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou heaps!!!
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
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
this is adorable! very nice work.
Karen Hull replied
I do appreciate your wonderful comments – thankyou heaps!!!
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
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
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
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
So sweet – congrats on the home page!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Tama for your lovely comment and congrats!!! :))
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
GREAT drawing!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much JRobin – much appreciated!!!
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
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
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 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
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
Absolutely adorable and beautifully done. Congratulations!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Karen for your Congrats and wonderful feedback!!
Ellen
How beautiful!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Ellen!!!
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
Wonderful! Cute and so well done! ;o)
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Krys – I appreciate your lovely feedback!!!
maremarie
Sooo cute and wonderful, love it! :-)
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much – I’m so glad you like it!!!
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
This is wonderful! Your work is amazing!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much for your lovely comments!!!
Nori Bucci
I just LOVE this!!!!! Beautiful work as always Karen!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Nori!!!! :))
Kendra Taber
so cute!
Karen Hull replied
I’m so glad you like it – thank you Kendra!!!
Alecs Lindsay
lovely…really well done
Karen Hull replied
Thank you so much Alecs!!!! :)
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 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 26 days ago
It’s nice making people happy! :D