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Platypus Life Cycle - Adults Mating by Karen  Hull

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The second in a series of four commissioned illustrations for Macmillan Publishers for a children’s reference book about Australian Animals.

Drawn with Corel Painter and Paint.net

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australian animals, australian wildlife, karenhull, platypus, platypus mating

Full time artist and illustrator, specialising in realistic images in a range of mediums, but particularly favouring coloured pencils.

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  • Anita Inverarity
    Anita Inverarityover 2 years ago

    Oh My- I love them- beautiful beautiful beautiful. I know they’re doing the do (discreetly) and its all educational but this would look soooooo good framed up. Congrats on the book- will you be allowed to make prints & cards ?

  • You make me laugh Anita – so sweet!!! The contract from Macmillan states that they have full copyright so I have a feeling that pretty much means I can’t do anything with these images, but I was so happy to get the commission, I don’t mind :))

    – Karen Hull

  • joycee
    joyceeover 2 years ago

    Lovely work Karen.

  • Thank you so much Joycee!!! :)

    – Karen Hull

  • Alex Gardiner
    Alex Gardinerover 2 years ago

    Eyes open wide,
    nuthin’ here tae hide.
    a natural wunder fur us tae see,
    twa beasties fulled wae luvin’ glee.

    Whin aw’s said an’ dun,
    why should they no hiv sum fun.
    an’ whin aw their wee bairns cum along,
    aw nature wull rejoice in song.

    The Auld Yin.

  • We sure will rejoice Auld Yin – the platypus are so hard to find, it would be lovely to see their population numbers increasing!!! :)

    – Karen Hull

  • Patricia Anne McCarty-Tamayo
    Patricia Anne ...over 2 years ago

    omg wonderful!!

  • Thank you so much Patricia – I’m thrilled you like it!!! :)

    – Karen Hull

  • Meg Hart
    Meg Hartover 2 years ago

    Beautifully done, as always, Karen…!!!

  • You are always so generous Meg – thank you!!! :)

    – Karen Hull

  • hollypaino
    hollypainoover 2 years ago

    Wow, fantastic work and commission…this is very good..love it!

  • Thank you so much Holly – your encouraging words mean a lot!!! :)

    – Karen Hull

  • eoconnor
    eoconnorover 2 years ago

    wonderful depictiom beautifly painted !LIz

  • Thank you so much Liz – I really appreciate your wonderful feedback!!! :)

    – Karen Hull

  • JaniceMachado
    JaniceMachadoover 2 years ago


    Thanks for submitting your work in
    Pets Need A Hug

  • My pleasure and what a lovely little animation!!! :)

    – Karen Hull

  • © Cindy Schnackel
    © Cindy Schnackelover 2 years ago

    Beautiful work!

  • Sharon House
    Sharon Houseover 2 years ago

    So beautifully depicted Karen…your talents are amazing. Congratulations on your commissionings…
    BTW – I swear the “she” has the hint of a smile on her little face :o))

  • Thank you so much for your lovely comments Sharon – they always mean so much!!! She’s either smiling or else saying get off me you @#$%!!

    – Karen Hull