Whistful

Karen  Hull

Whistful

4×6 inch OSWOA (original small works of art) done with graphite pencil on drafting film. The reference photo for this artwork was taken my Ainhoa Pcb http://www.flickr.com/photos/ainhoap/355192326/ – this is my favourite little model Neska again.

Whistful belongs to the following groups:

All Pets Great and Small, Cats and Dogs (1 artwork per day), Domestic and Pedigree Cats, For the Love of Cats , 1 image a day , Graphite Pencil Artists, Paws n Claws <3 per day><Domestic cats & dogs only>, Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs) and Tabby Time ~ 3 per day Available for sale as

Greeting Cards and Matted Prints

Whistful by Karen  Hull
Whistful by Karen  Hull
  • Tama Blough

    Tama Blough

    Super-sweet! Nice work.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou heaps Tama!!! :))

  • linifer

    linifer

    So adorable!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Linifer!!!!

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    how precious…adorable and excellent job!!!

  • Karen Hull replied

    I do appreciate your wonderful comments – thankyou!!!

  • MayWebb

    MayWebb

    It is fantastic, lovely fur detail and beautiful eye

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much May, for stopping by and leaving such lovely comments!!!

  • ROUBLE RUST

    ROUBLE RUST

    wow! Stunning work and lovely kitty :)))

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou heaps Rust, as always!!! xx

  • Sarah Bentvelzen

    Sarah Bentvelzen

    NAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ♥ this!!! :)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Sarah – I love the little heart you added – so cute!!!

  • drawing4art

    drawing4art

    I love this Karen….never seen Graphite on film before, methinks I will give this try.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Go for it Vic – it absolutely glides and blends so beautifully – can’t wait to see what you produce!!

  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi

    wow!!!looks so real!!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Nisha – lovely to hear from you!!

  • Barbara Glatzeder

    Barbara Glatzeder

    what can I say, your drawings just floor me every time. Pretty little tiger, this one :-))

  • Karen Hull replied

    Barbara – you are too generous, but thankyou heaps. Isn’t he the most gorgeous cat!!!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is delightful and very beautiful!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Sharon – I love do appreciate your wonderful feedback!!

  • Elaine Green

    Elaine Green

    AMAZING Beautiful Karen!!!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much for your lovely comments!!!

  • Simon Aberle

    Simon Aberle

    Wow Karen, simply stunning!!!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou heaps Simon!!!!

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    So precious Karen and a fav for my grand-daughter (who is amazed this is actually not a photo) and for me :o)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou, as always Sharona xx

  •  Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    i ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS! What a fantastic image. What an adorable kitten too. This is magnificent work Karen. I love it!!!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Cheri – you blow me away with your very kind comments!!

  • Elena Kolotusha

    Elena Kolotusha

    What a gorgeous little creature! And beautifully done! AMAZING!
    Karen, what kind of film is it? Where can I find it?

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou heaps Elena – Drafting film is the polyester paper used by architects and draftsmen. I get mine from our local Art / Drafting Supplies shop, and here in Australia, it really doesn’t come under any fancy name other than drafting film. If you don’t have any luck at your local art shop, try a drafting supply shop. Good luck!!!

  • roseduggan

    roseduggan

    So sweet !!!!!!! a beauty kitty ….. kisssssss :)).

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Rose, I’m sure this kitty would kiss you right back if he could!!!

  • Aquarelle

    Aquarelle

    WOW stunning work and the detail is absolutely out of this world! Jean

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Jean – I do love to do detail and I’m so glad you like it!!! :))

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Absolutely devine Karen !!! LOVE IT xxxx

  • Karen Hull replied

    THANKYOU Anita xxx

  • Tamara  Kenneally

    Tamara Kenneally

    beautiful!!!!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Tamara!!! :)

  • rob2

    rob2

    Just great.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou heaps Rob!!!!

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    absolutely wonderful. so sensitively done, so beautiful :)

  • Karen Hull replied

    I’m so glad you like it – thankyou heaps!!!

  • Patricia Anne McCarty

    Patricia Anne ...

    AWWWWWWW what a sweet little fluffy thing this is AWWWWW

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Patricia – you can see why he is my favourite model – such a gorgeous cat!!!

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    I want to stroke this little fellow, which just shows how realistically you have drawn the fur.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Blyth – that is a wonderful compliment!!!

  • Lynda Robinson

    Lynda Robinson

    Just read Dave’s comment and I will go ‘one up’ and tell you I have just put a saucer of milk in front of my monitor!!!! Totally amazing work Karen!

  • Karen Hull replied

    You know Lynda – you amaze me!!! Not only is your artwork truly creative, but so are all your replies. I read them sometimes and each of yours are unique and interesting, and I can never come up with the fascinating replies that you do!!!

  • pat gamwell

    pat gamwell

    OUTSTANDING art…...ohhhhh, how I wish I had that kind of talent! Soooo real…thought it was a photograph!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Pat – it seems your talent is behind a lens – something I have never mastered – it is so wonderful that we can all share our different creative spirits!!!

  • Melle

    Melle

    Congratulations on this adorable feature !!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Melle – I didn’t even know it was featured until I read your lovely comment!

  • bdazzled

    bdazzled

    Congratulations on your feature – so well deserved
    - this is a great shot of this little cutie :-))

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much for your lovely feedback – much appreciated!!!!

  • Susanne Correa
  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much for the feature – I appreciate it so much!!!!

  • Margaret Stockdale

    Margaret Stock...

    Just stunning!! I love this little drawing, it’s beautiful!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much for your gorgeous comments – I’m so glad you like it!!!

  • Stephie Butler

    Stephie Butler

    Absolutely amazing…Jaw dropping work….You have such a fantastic talent..

  • Karen Hull replied

    You are sooo generous – not so sure I live up to such fantastic comments but thankyou anyway!!!

  • Meg Hart

    Meg Hart

    Perfectly-pencilled pussy…!!..Simply devine (the kitten and the capture)!!

  • Karen Hull replied

    I can’t take credit for the capture, but thankyou so much for your lovely comments about the pencil work!!!!

  • Meg Hart

    Meg Hart

    Not every artist can capture the very essence of the subject from a photo.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou :)

  • Phil Threlfall

    Phil Threlfall

    Good cat

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thanks Phil!!

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp


    Featured by Melle

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Marie – I do appreciate it!!!

  • SandyK
  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou heaps Sandy – I am thrilled to bits!!!

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    One of the most beautiful portraits of cats i’ve ever seen!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Wow Tania – such a lovely thing to say – you make my day!!!!

  • Kathy Silcock

    Kathy Silcock

    WOW! Beautiful work and congrats on your features! :)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Kathy for your wonderful comments and congrats – muchly appreciated!!! :))

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    so precious… what an incredible talent you have for drawing Karen :)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Karin – I am honoured to get such a lovely comment from a very talented artist like yourself – thankyou… Another gorgeous avatar from you!!!

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    i must agree – you have a real talent for drawing. this is beautiful.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much – everyone has been so generous and I am truly touched!!!

  • Susanne Correa
  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much for the Feature – I truly am honoured!!!

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    Not my words but your art… The first time I see it I thought it was a b&w photo! I feel I can touch it!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou – I hope to achieve that and sometimes it works and sometimes not – but I am so happy you like it Tania :)

  • Lucia Galovicova

    Lucia Galovicova

    beautiful work

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Lucia!! :)

  • Peter Allton

    Peter Allton

    Lovely drawing Karen, well done.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Peter!!!

  • Leslie  Battjes

    Leslie Battjes

    She’s beautiful, Karen! Just love this.

  • Karen Hull replied

    I’m so glad you like it Leslie – thankyou so much!!!

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    karen youve done it again!! another wonderful piece!!! congrats on all your features!! :)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Angie – I do really appreciate your lovely comments and congrats very much!!!

  • Lena Prehn

    Lena Prehn

    wow. looks like a photograph!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Lena!!!

  • down23

    down23

    Fantastic! Well done! =)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou heaps for your wonderful comments!!!

  • Melanie C

    Melanie C

    So adorable

  • Karen Hull replied

    I’m so glad you like it and thankyou!!!!

  • Spencer Trickett

    Spencer Trickett

    Nice job Karen. – beautifully descibed fur. Love the way you have captured the atmosphere of the moment too.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Spencer – your thoughtful feedback is very much appreciated!!!!

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Excellent!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Ellen!!!

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    truly beautiful xxx many congratulations on your so well deserved features xxx

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Ingz for your lovely comments xx

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    I thought this was a photograph…Your work blows me away Karen..Excellent!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Margaret and ditto right back at you!!!

  • sneha

    sneha

    oh so so so so so so so sos cool!!!!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so so so so so so very much!!!!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Exquisite! I thought for sure this was a photo using the high key effect! Unbelievable what you have created with lines!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Joanne for your truly wonderful feedback – much appreciated!!!!

  • Robbiegraham

    Robbiegraham

    Really nice work, Great detail! Robbie

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Robbie for your wonderful comments!!!

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    wow – amazing and so cute!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Nicole for your lovely comments!!!

  • pyko

    pyko

    wow this is amazing! i thought it was an actual photograph at first. really love the detail you’ve put in with the contrast – makes the cat look alive :)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou Pyko for all your fabulous feedback – I appreciate it very much!!!

  • Kelly  Skilton

    Kelly Skilton

    he looks so fuzzy!!.. i presume it’s a him.. haha! i love drawing with graphite pencil.. it lets off such a smooth earthy feeling – its amazing that you could get the fuzziness and the crispness of each strand of fur!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thankyou so much Kelly – I haven’t done a lot with graphite, but think I might get hooked after doing this one – the graphite seems to create a certain mystery that isn’t there with colour.

  • Simon Aberle

    Simon Aberle


    Sensational Work!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you so much Simon – two features!!! I am doubly honoured!!!

  • ISMAIL ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI

    ISMAIL ALAOUI ...

    cute
    purr fect
    love it wooow

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you heaps Ismail!!!!

  • tinomudaishe

    tinomudaishe

    Wow1 This is an amazingly beautiful drawing

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you so much for your wonderful comments!!!

  • Chris Baker

    Chris Baker

    Perfection Karen!! Just love the way you’ve drawn those little flicks & tufts of fur at the tips of ears & between the toes :)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you so much Chris – I’m so glad you like it and appreciated all your comments!!!

  • Astrid Strahm

    Astrid Strahm

    You are Super talented Karen… congratulations on your work.. :-)

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you so much Astrid – your comments make my day!!!

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    Stunningly realistic, drawing quality, Karen. I’m in awe!
    And what lovely little subject, too.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback – this really is a beautiful cat – a real favourite of mine!!!

  • Cyeclops

    Cyeclops

    Wow!! thats amazing Karen – so soft and realistic – i love this

  • Karen Hull replied

    I’m so glad you like it and thank you for your lovely feedback!!!!

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    What beautiful work! I love this!

  • Karen Hull replied

    I’m so glad you like this Marjorie and thank you for stopping by!!!

  • Mom2Two

    Mom2Two

    You are very very talented… what a pleasure to stumble upon your work.

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you for your wonderful comments – they are very much appreciated!!!!

  • Kelly Cavanaugh

    Kelly Cavanaugh

    Wonderful work, Karen!

  • Karen Hull replied

    Thank you so much Kelly!!!

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa 21 days ago

    Just stunning :)

  • Karen Hull replied 21 days ago

    Thank you so much!!! :)

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson 15 days ago

    Absolutely gorgeous Karen. The detail is wonderful!

  • Karen Hull replied 13 days ago

    Thank you so much Renee – I love to do detail and do appreciate your comments!!!

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh 15 days ago

    oh my gosh; that is amazing! Such incredible detail in the little bits of fur and so softley rendered.

  • Karen Hull replied 13 days ago

    Thank you so very much Mui-Ling for your wonderful comments!!!!

  • RollZLX

    RollZLX 15 days ago

    Okay now I had to look at this for a few seconds to see this wasn’t a photo! Amazing detail!

  • Karen Hull replied 13 days ago

    LOL Lot’s of people have mistaken this one for a photo – I’m not sure if that is good or bad, but thank you for your lovely feedback!!!

  • amiss

    amiss 13 days ago

    Your work is wonderfully lifelike!
    Only the signature is the clue that it is not a photograph.
    Oh, to be so talented—but I can appreciate your work even
    if I can’t draw.
    Regards
    Ann in Kansas USA

  • Karen Hull replied 12 days ago

    Thank you so much Ann, for your kind and wonderful comments – I do appreciate you stopping by!!! :)

  • Margaret Sanderson

    Margaret Sande... 8 days ago

    Amazing piece of work yet again Karen. Good luck in the challenge. I’m voting for you now!

  • Karen Hull replied 7 days ago

    Thank you so much Margaret – I do appreciate your vote!!!!

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa 8 days ago

  • Karen Hull replied 7 days ago

    WOW!!! Thank you – I don’t think I have won a challenge event before!!!!!

  • mochilady

    mochilady 7 days ago

    Congratulations Karen on your win! You are so talented! :-)

  • Karen Hull replied 6 days ago

    And you are so lovely Lynne – thank you!!!! :)

  • phlewte

    phlewte 7 days ago

    this is a beautiful drawing, so lifelike and real – it looks like a photograph. congratulations on winning the challenge!!

  • Karen Hull replied 6 days ago

    Thank you so much for your very kind words and congratulations!!!

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