Awaiting Dorothy's Arrival

Artist: Paul Compton
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Awaiting Dorothy's Arrival

Sketch of Elphaba from Gregory Maguire’s wonderful book Wicked.

pinkyjain, 3 months ago

She’s beautiful Paul, this is so splendid. i’m loving Elphaba more & more every day. This is a loving tribute to her & also to Gregory Maguire
LostBoy, 3 months ago

love this surge of inspiration you have from what your reading Paul…beautiful art.
MhDkHr, 3 months ago

awesome!
John Douglas, 3 months ago

I always saw myself as Elmira Gultch (did I get that right?). Once did an aerobics class as her…but that’s another story.
bchrisdesigns, 3 months ago

The book is wonderful as is is your portrait!!!! I am such a fan!!!!!
CateTownsend, 3 months ago

I haven’t read the book but now I feel I must your work is so intriguing
darkestartist, 3 months ago

excellent wash techniques. great illustrations.
butchart, 3 months ago

love her hair all going forward in the wind.. and a hint of something spiritual in the pink…....... b
Deborah Parkin, 3 months ago

just brilliant Paul – have never read the book but still love the image :) I love her vacant gaze – makes me wonder what she is thinking of next.
Tonia Composto, 3 months ago

Oh I love it, I can just feel the evil from her, she’s wonderful
Tina Hogg, 3 months ago

A role model! Love her!
Paul Compton in reply to Tina Hogg’s comment, 3 months ago

She’s definitely a role model to me. Thank you for the compliments. x
Tempest501, 3 months ago

Love this image, the person has such a menacing look about her.
carin berger, 3 months ago

Dear Paul,
I love your work! I am honored you chose one of mine in your favs since you have great taste I’m in wonderfull company! Thank you!
blamo, 3 months ago

well depicted sense of anticipation .dig it
Maria Murphy, 2 months ago

awesome !
Firedrake, 2 months ago

Yes…printmaking would be brilliant for you!
The colours you have chosen here work so well too.
meltaylor, 2 months ago

Wonderful expression…It does make you wonder what she is thinking, Paul!!!
mel
Paul Compton in reply to meltaylor’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Mel. She’s thinking I’m really pissed off I imagine : )
Michelle Boyer, 2 months ago

Great work
Christopher Bi..., 2 months ago

soooooo dorothy! very expressive image
Cathie Brooker, about 1 month ago

the witch looks very sad and alone
Susan Grissom, about 1 month ago

love your work
Paul Compton in reply to Susan Grissom’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you so much Susan. Glad you like : )
Raphaela Sampaio, about 1 month ago

nice i love witches
Damian, about 1 month ago

The world has certainly unravelled for her. Great drawing Paul!
Carol & Kev Ha..., about 1 month ago

Oh Paul, you have captured her very essence in that expression alone…sheer magic my friend….
Paul Compton in reply to Carol & Kev Haberle’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you so much Carol. I’m guessing you have read the book and enjoyed it too : )
JohnThunderbird, 27 days ago

old hag, you have no power here, begone!
lurline, 26 days ago

Excellent work, Paul! :)
Paul Compton in reply to lurline’s comment, 26 days ago

Thank you Lurline. So good to hear from you again! Wishing you all the best : )
lurline, 26 days ago

You can see from my work, where I have been, Paul. lol But I’m back now – and am just having some trouble up-loading.
Best regards to you, too. :)
GLAMAZON, 10 days ago

Very Cool!
BOBBYBABE, 7 days ago

I love this!
Paul Compton in reply to BOBBYBABE’s comment, 6 days ago

Thank you so much : )
Arletta, about 14 hours ago

Bravo! You’ve managed to capture a great deal of the sharpness they speak of, whilst still making her look attractive enough to be pursued by .. uhm .. haha Well, I’ve forgotten his name, but you know who he was. This is very well done.