OMG, what a lovely feathery coffee addict, darling, LOL! I wish it had my name on that cup, though! :D *needs coffee* She's totally beautiful, and I dare say that your past profession definitely shines through into the drawing! I love the little clawed feet saying: Back off, this one's for my boy Harry! And those pretty eyes! *is in love* I love your model and I think your graphic representation is very accurate - it even looks soft and it's certainly very endearing! :) Good job! Until when is the challenge open? I'd like to recommend it to an LJ friend, she might be interested.
I wonder, did you ever have to treat an actual owl? I petted one last year at the Medieval day and they're so soft it's ridiculous! :)