Let's Focus On.....Paul Compton(Artist Interview)
Next up in the sequence of interviews, allow me to introduce Paul Compton!
You can find out how this has all started and who has been interviewed by visiting this forum (I just discovered this).
It would have been nice if I could’ve interviewed Paul face to face at his dinner party. Just imagine sitting there with with Edgar Allan Poe, Oscar Wilde, Woody Allen, Leigh Bowery, Yoko Ono, Joan Rivers, Odilon Redon, Jarvis Cocker, Jim Henson, Andy Kaufman, Friedrich Nietzsche, Dolly Parton, Charles Dickens, Harry Houdini, Divine and Edward Gorey… but since I’m not in Melbourne, Australia, I don’t have that option. If I were, I could’ve also seen his solo exhibition!
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Dear Mui-Ling, here goes……..
How does being a creative person and pursuing your creativity affect other aspects of your life?
I spend a lot of time daydreaming which causes me to lose concentration and enthusiasm for all other aspects of my life. Most of the time I feel like I can’t function properly in the real world so although I may seem to be walking around enjoying my everyday life in my mind I am some place else.
Tell us about one person or moment that has made your time on redbubble particularly special or meaningful
The most special thing about my time on RedBubble was meeting and experiencing the works of the following people: invisible , Butchart, John Douglas and pinkyjain among many others.
Show & tell us about five works on redbubble that have moved or inspired you.
Choosing just just 5 favourite works is impossible! I recommend taking a look at my favorites on my profile page to see more RB treasures.
1. Dead Friends 1 by John Douglas.
This works is incredibly sad and poignant and demonstrates John Douglas’ superb heartfelt and captivating style. The story attached to this image outlined in the description broke my heart. It is a work that I consider unforgettable.
The prisoner gives in and says he’ll wait til the morning to leave by pinkyjain
Pinkyjain is a unique person with a unique imagination. Her tenderness, sense of humour and creativity shine through in every work she does. Her Vampire series is epic and wonderous to say the least. This particular work shows the naiive hero of the story covering his eyes. Such an emotive and lovely drawing I can’t help but adore it.
Idols of Worship that in Times of Desperation I have Attempted to Invoke by ellejayerose
A very funny, lyrical and quirky t-shirt design. It cleverly reflects on our society’s want to look for answers and strength from pop, consumer and religious culture. Many a time I have tried to invoke ellejayerose in a time of desperation.
Sailing Along the Lifeline by Mui-Ling Teh
Sheer magic is the best way to describe this. Mui-Ling is an incredibly patient and talented artist. In this photo a palm becomes a vast sea for a delicate paper boat. This piece has turned the ordinary into the extraordinary and is a true marvel.
Girl in a Fishbowl, a written piece by Yasemin Sumner
This is just one example of the wonderful writing of Yasemin Sumner. Her narratives are always powerful but also delicate and vividly descriptive. They are always poignant and always surprising.
Was that ok Mui-Ling? I hope it turns out well and the links work. Just tell me if you need more or less information.
Thank again ever so much again!!!!!!!!
from Paul
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It was brilliant Paul! And I admire your thoughtful comments on each work and artist. So often we as artists create something out of our instincts, and we deep down know what we are trying to achieve but can’t bring it out through words (at least that often goes for me). Paul your words help us uncover what we have buried in our minds; you are more brilliant than the Wizard of Oz! Or is the Wizard of Oz considered brilliant? He said “I am a good man, but a bad wizard” ...
Well that completes my two interviews… There are many great artists on RB I love, and I I feel sorry that I could not feature all of you; it has taken me a while to decide who to interview next; but you are all truly wonderful people whom I am thankful to have met. Some of you I just met or am getting to know better now; and I hope to continue getting to know you. Hope everyone enjoyed reading these and have a ‘WICKED’ day!
butchart
Great interview….Paul is a true joy on the bubble…. his art is always so heartfelt and real…. and a comment from him can make my day….......... a perfect selection MLT….. great job…..............b
Mui-Ling Teh replied
I agree b, and I’m sure Paul appreciates your thoughts.
Beth Mills
Thank you for interviewing Paul, Mui-ling! I have only recently met Paul, but am so impressed by his gentleness and consideration to other artists! His work is so very thought-provoking…a truly great artist.
Mui-Ling Teh replied
I understand what you mean, I added Paul to my watchlist not too long after meeting him. I’m glad you took the time to come here and read his interview.
darkestartist
great interview, and thanks for choosing Paul. he’s phenomenal and i’m happy to have met him here.
Mui-Ling Teh replied
He is a wonderful and kind person. I’m glad there are people like him here, and people like you who admire his work.
pinkyjain
Wondrous interview, & you picked the most special person, Paul is one of the most kind people i have ever met, & a dynamite artist to boot, i love the drawings & the drawings inside the drawings, the tea stains, flavored tea, blood (so classic), Magnifience, :O)))))
Mui-Ling Teh replied
I had a feeling you’d come by pinkyjain; you’re a very special person to Paul too :)
Oh the blood… hehe I remember that. I also like the tea stains that gave his work that antique look, and the depth created by the drawings inside drawings in “Empty Stage” was fantastic.
Karin Taylor
thank you Mui-Ling and thank you Paul…i enjoyed this interview so very much and it was fun to find out this about Paul (so comforting to know a lot of us are like this)
I spend a lot of time daydreaming which causes me to lose concentration and enthusiasm for all other aspects of my life. Most of the time I feel like I can’t function properly in the real world so although I may seem to be walking around enjoying my everyday life in my mind I am some place else
One of the things I love about Red Bubble is the concentration of creative people here, who like Paul and yourself and many others, can really relate to the trials, tribulations and the way it is when you’re an artist…... normally, even on a good day….i wouldn’t find anyone walking the streets around here that could even begin to relate.
My dream for many years was to find people of like mine….i hoped one day they would just rock up and knock on my front door, say ‘gday, here we are…the people that think like you!’ and i’d say ‘come on in and take a seat, let’s sit around all day and philosophise’.......well, nobody knocked on my door, but they did enter my living room, and that’s just what’s been going on ever since i joined RB…. i found my people lol
I sincerely loved the way Paul put the above first question into words, that I’m certain so many of us will relate to ….well done both!! hugs, karin xo
Karin Taylor
‘mine’ was meant be ‘mind’ (oops soz)
Karin Taylor
ps this song by Damien Leath (an aussie) talks about how we shine like the sun when we open up and let our defenses come down…i love this song…if you’d like a listen click on the link Shine Like the Sun
“When your defenses come down
Then I see you still shine like the sun
Brighter than anyone
Yeah you shine like the sun“
Damien Leith
Karin Taylor
ps….one more little thing..Paul is an incredibly talented artist and writer, and I just love his stuff to bits!
Robert Knapman
The funny thing is, I get a little bit excited when I see that Paul has either uploaded, commented or responded to a comment – I think that’s a bit weird….but I do like it. His sensitivity, intimacy, imagination and insights are such a treat ;)) Fantastic choice Mui-Ling and thanks for everything Paul.
John Douglas
Paul am so very glad that you were interviewed, nice to see your wonderful talent acknowledged.
Gregory John O...
Thanks Mui-Ling, very interesting read, and now to check his art out
frozenfa
I spend a lot of time daydreaming which causes me to lose concentration and enthusiasm for all other aspects of my life.
am so sure many of us are like this!! it’s so fun to hear am not alone doing that! hehe… i’d go staring at nothing and moving my fingers along to the ideas i wanna sketch, and then i caught ppl staring at me. lolz!! XD
Love you all!!! =D
cherokee
Great interview,well done.Thanks Mui-Ling.:)
Steven Guy
Lovely
Susan Grissom
Well done profile of Paul. and Paul it was a nice view into your mind and your creative process.