Seth O'Share
Ink drawing on paper. One for the kiddies….
The first step into the forest was the worst step for Seth O’Share
It was a very dark, cold night when this clueless kid ventured in there…
The trouble was he couldn’t see, he had no torch that could be lit,
As soon as he made that first step he fell into a bottomless pit.
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yt sumner
Ha! Love it. You know Roald Dahl and Tim Burton would be very proud if they’d had a baby and it turned out just like you.
Paul Compton replied
Ha ha! What a compliment!! Thank you Yasemin. Matilda is one of my all time favourite books : )))
silencieux
I LOVE IT !
Jess Andrews
very cool
Shannon Donovan
This is brilliant Paul!
PJ Ryan
oh he’s so charming !!!
you’re so talented Paul xx
pinkyjain
Ohhhh, & i just love his name, i hope he comes back out, but a bottomless pit, would be hard to get out of that i guess (maybe turn the earth upside down & he might tumble back out), i just love & adore this Paul, your drawings have such charm & wit, personality. i love how the trees cast their shadows on the sky, so fabulous, love love love this Paul. You made my night very happy, thank you
JaredJames
Absolutely f#ckin fantastic work!......
Anastasiia Kuc...
i love tails, and your illustrations for them are great! love them!
Mohammad Khaksar
paul,
You already know that I adore this work , one of my all time fav’s of your lovely work..
cheers buddy!
ellejayerose
does this seth have chestnut hair by any chance?
Paul Compton replied
Goodness no! The thought of a guy with chestnut-hair falling into a bottomless pit is too depressing – even by my standards : ) xo
hilarydougill
Great artwork, wonderful humour and great legend. Very well executed
Paul Compton replied
Oh, Hilary. You’re such a sweetheart. Thank you kindly : )
Robert Knapman
Love your style and would love to read / buy the whole book ,) Fantastic.
Paul Compton replied
Wow. Thank you Robert. Indeed this is from a children’s book I wrote. I’m working on re-writing this particular book because it is slightly too dark for children in some parts. When I do re-write it I will definitely attempt to get it published. Fingers crossed. Thank you so much for your support Robert : )
Robert Knapman
;)) Excellent
butchart
paul… your imagery and mind are majikal…....... thank you for sharing both…..........b
Paul Compton replied
Butch, thank you so much for making me feel special and valued. Your words mean so much to me. You are a gift. Thank you.
John Douglas
Those shadows! What treat for the end of my day! What happens next to poor Seth?
Paul Compton replied
He falls forever and ever. xo
John Douglas
oh dear!
Crockpot
Very cute!! Reminds me of Edward Gorey. :)
BLYTHPHOTO
“As soon as he made that first step he fell into a bottomless pit.” Yes, I bet lots of small children would love you to read them this as a bedtime story :)) Seriously, great drawing as always Paul.
Paul Compton replied
Heh heh, thank you Dave. They’d be sure to have not-so-sweet dreams.
Steven Guy
Paul, this is so simply clever and funny. It takes me back to my Dr Suess days (still my favourite author).
Paul Compton replied
Oh, Green Eggs and Ham is one of my all-time favourites. Thank you so much for commenting Steven : )
Steven Novak
Man, why so rough on Seth? ;) Seriously though, I like this piece a lot.
Steven Guy
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish is still one of my favourite books. I refuse to grow up. Have you written more of Seth ?
Paul Compton replied
No, Seth simply falls forever and ever. Poor kid. I treat my characters horribly I really do…... One fish Two Fish rocks!! I’m never growing up either. Here’s to us Steven.
Steven Guy
Oh well. He must have been a bad kid. I can’t help but wonder what he was thinking as he was falling ! Now that has me tickled my imagination bone.
Cheers my friend have a silly day. xs
Sylvia Karall
Gorgeous, Paul & congratulations on your new studio.
Paul Compton replied
Thank you Sylvia. I’m absolutely loving the new studio, it’s wonderful. I can’t thank you enough for your constant encouragement : )))
Maria Murphy
so sweet and scary
Paul Compton replied
Hey, thank you so much Maria. Sweet and scary – my favourite combination : )
jemimalovesbigted
haha! shouldn’t laugh really, poor Seth.. gorgeous work =)
Mar Silva
Great detailed art work. The shadows just add to this amazing work!!!!
H M Bascom
Love the creepy little eyes in the tree! That first step is a killer. Excellent detail and it tells a great story.
melbourne
Love it, such great character and ambience.
dimarie
love your art!
you have a wicked cute style!
Paul Compton replied
Wow, thank you so much dimarie! I really appreciate your support : )
Lisa Defazio
Love this little guy.
Paul Compton replied
Hee hee, thank you Lisa : )
catblack
wuh-oh, trouble ahead
hey! i like ur style its different and very groovy.
this is coool
when i draw i have a really.. er… scratchy style like this.. crosshatching i believe its called haha
nice
Paul Compton replied
Ah! Thank you catblack. I’m glad you like this and I’m also very impressed and excited by your use of the word groovy. Keep on truckin’. Thank you : )
James Godber
Photos are one thing, but real art is something else. Your work is great! :)
Paul Compton replied
You’re a treasure James. Thank you so much. (By the way photography is art as much as anything else). Keep up the terrific work : )
AnitaInverarity
Lovely work- I like your use of pen and wash
Paul Compton replied
Thank you so much! Best wishes to you Anita.
Peter Zentjens
Excellent work! Congrats on making it on to the homepage
Paul Compton replied
Thank you so much Peter : )
Jodie Carruthers
Gorgeous
Paul Compton replied
Thank you Jodie : )
solareclips~Ju...
Poor Seth!! Great drawing… and congrats on the front page feature! ;-)
Paul Compton replied
Thank you so much solareclips : )
darkestartist
fantastic paul, and well deserved home page today! love your work :)
Paul Compton replied
Thank you darkest. Having my work featured is quite a surprising treat : )
Dayonda
Congratulations for having this good work Featured on RB’s home page 25 Sep 2008
Carlos Teófilo
Wonderful work.
Paul Compton replied
Thank you Carlos : )
fillette
I think I have a little crush, on Seth of course!
Paul Compton replied
Seth is such a great name, that might be what makes him crush-worthy. thanks for commenting fillette : )
invisible
CONGRATS PAUL ! XX Andre
Paul Compton replied
Thank you Andre!!! XOX)
GLAMAZON
Congrats on the home page! Well deserved – ditto Yasmin’s comment!
Paul Compton replied
Oh, you’re too sweet. Thank you thank you so very much : )
Sarah Bentvelzen
very cute work. love the detail and texture.
Paul Compton replied
Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment Sarah. Best wishes to you : )
John Douglas
About time this beautiful woprk was featured on the homepage – looks very at home there!
Paul Compton replied
Thank you for all of your constant thoughtfulness and kindness John. Thank you also for joining Art Influenced by Literature. Knowing you’ve commented on my work always makes me smile. x
Rosemaree
Love the dark spooky woods look. You know kids love these sorts of images too, even if they feel a bit scared they love that feeling…lol
Paul Compton replied
Yes! Yes! I know/knew that feeling all too well! LOL. Thank you for commenting Rosemaree. Best wishes to you : )
ROUBLE RUST
wow this is great!
Paul Compton replied
Thank you so much RUST : )
Tammera
COOL …JUST WAY COOL…;)