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 asGreeting Cards and Matted Prints

Tama Blough
Super-sweet! Nice work.
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou heaps Tama!!! :))
linifer
So adorable!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou Linifer!!!!
dmarie
how precious…adorable and excellent job!!!
Karen Hull replied
I do appreciate your wonderful comments – thankyou!!!
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
wow! Stunning work and lovely kitty :)))
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou heaps Rust, as always!!! xx
Sarah Bentvelzen
NAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ♥ this!!! :)
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou Sarah – I love the little heart you added – so cute!!!
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
wow!!!looks so real!!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Nisha – lovely to hear from you!!
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
It is delightful and very beautiful!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Sharon – I love do appreciate your wonderful feedback!!
Elaine Green
AMAZING Beautiful Karen!!!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much for your lovely comments!!!
Simon Aberle
Wow Karen, simply stunning!!!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou heaps Simon!!!!
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
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
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
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
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
Absolutely devine Karen !!! LOVE IT xxxx
Karen Hull replied
THANKYOU Anita xxx
Tamara Kenneally
beautiful!!!!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Tamara!!! :)
rob2
Just great.
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou heaps Rob!!!!
ApeArt
absolutely wonderful. so sensitively done, so beautiful :)
Karen Hull replied
I’m so glad you like it – thankyou heaps!!!
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Not every artist can capture the very essence of the subject from a photo.
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou :)
Phil Threlfall
Good cat
Karen Hull replied
Thanks Phil!!
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
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
WOW! Beautiful work and congrats on your features! :)
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou Kathy for your wonderful comments and congrats – muchly appreciated!!! :))
Karin Taylor
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
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
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
beautiful work
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Lucia!! :)
Peter Allton
Lovely drawing Karen, well done.
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Peter!!!
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
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
wow. looks like a photograph!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Lena!!!
down23
Fantastic! Well done! =)
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou heaps for your wonderful comments!!!
Melanie C
So adorable
Karen Hull replied
I’m so glad you like it and thankyou!!!!
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
Excellent!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Ellen!!!
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
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
oh so so so so so so so sos cool!!!!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so so so so so so very much!!!!
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
Really nice work, Great detail! Robbie
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou Robbie for your wonderful comments!!!
Nicole Goggins
wow – amazing and so cute!
Karen Hull replied
Thankyou so much Nicole for your lovely comments!!!
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
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
Sensational Work!
Karen Hull replied
Thank you so much Simon – two features!!! I am doubly honoured!!!
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
cute
purr fect
love it wooow
Karen Hull replied
Thank you heaps Ismail!!!!
tinomudaishe
Wow1 This is an amazingly beautiful drawing
Karen Hull replied
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments!!!
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
You are Super talented Karen… congratulations on your work.. :-)
Karen Hull replied
Thank you so much Astrid – your comments make my day!!!
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
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
What beautiful work! I love this!
Karen Hull replied
I’m so glad you like this Marjorie and thank you for stopping by!!!
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
Wonderful work, Karen!
Karen Hull replied
Thank you so much Kelly!!!
Susanne Correa 21 days ago
Just stunning :)
Karen Hull replied 21 days ago
Thank you so much!!! :)
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 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 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 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 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 8 days ago
Karen Hull replied 7 days ago
WOW!!! Thank you – I don’t think I have won a challenge event before!!!!!
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 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!!!