Shade

darkestartist, 4 months ago

very cool. love the effects you got here….so familiars, as in witches friends? ;)

Shannon Rene' ..., 4 months ago

coolness!

Paul Compton in reply to darkestartist’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much darkestartist. Yeah, creatures you feel a strong spiritual affinity with. But of course, it’s open to interpretation. I’m really thankful for your comment because I’ve been working pretty hard on this series. Best wishes to you.

Luckyvegetable, 4 months ago

Paul, this is astonishing. When and where is the exibition? I can’t wait to see the others =)

pinkyjain, 4 months ago

Fabulous, is this Chistery? The lights of his eyes are mysterious. Its amazing the shadows & the light you accomplished with this. Love the stars & the cross hatching. Fantastic Pal, love this

Paul Compton in reply to Shannon Rene' Justice’s comment, 4 months ago

Hee hee, thank you Shannon! : )

Denzil, 4 months ago

Ooooohh, I really like this – great atmosphere, terrific technique, really impressive :)

pinkyjain, 4 months ago

Much Good Luck on your other pieces & the exhibit.

Paul Compton in reply to Luckyvegetable’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much Luckvegetable. It will be in Melbourne later this year. I’m yet to confirm which gallery but I’ll put up a Journal entry with the details when the time comes. I’ve still got a lot of work to do. I’m so thankful for your comment Lucky. xo

Paul Compton in reply to pinkyjain’s comment, 4 months ago

Oh pinkyjain – my biggest fan. Thank you endlessly. Hee hee no, it’s not Chistery. I started this pic months before I’d even heard of Wicked. Your comments and support mean the world to me. I can never thank you enough.

Paul Compton in reply to Denzil’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much Denzil. Your comment means so much to me. Best wishes.

Robert Knapman, 4 months ago

Thats some serious cross hatching .) A man committed to his craft. I really dig this little fella and I love the way he seems to be disappearing into the star lit blackness ;)

darkestartist, 4 months ago

very cool. much luck with the show (not that you need it) and i can’t wait to see more :)

mkdubose, 4 months ago

Trippy Paul! Superbly executed. peace…

Paul Compton in reply to Robert Knapman’s comment, 4 months ago

Yes, I think I am getting RSI in my hand but it’ll be worth it for the end result. Thank you immensely for your kindness Robert.

Paul Compton in reply to mkdubose’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much Makeba. My love and best wishes to you.

Nicole Ryan, 4 months ago

this is fabulous ~ you’re so an exquisite talent ~ i love your work …

can’t wait for your exhibition !

xx

meltaylor, 4 months ago

Love this, Paul!!
The light and shadow play are wonderful!
Beautiful piece!!
mel

jemimalovesbigted, 4 months ago

this is special. beautiful work Paul.

Paul Compton in reply to Nicole Ryan’s comment, 4 months ago

Aww, thank you so much for the support Nicole. I can’t wait either although I haven’t really finished all the work yet. Best wishes.

Paul Compton in reply to meltaylor’s comment, 4 months ago

You’re a real gem Mel. Thank you so much : )

Paul Compton in reply to jemimalovesbigted’s comment, 4 months ago

That means a lot to me. Thank you so very much. x

Sylvia Karall, 4 months ago

Brilliant work Paul. Looks Fantastic on RB. This work has such a magical nocturnal feel.

Paul Compton in reply to Sylvia Karall’s comment, 4 months ago

Ah, my dearest Sylvia. You always make my day. Thank you for the compliments and, as always, helping me put this work up on RB.

invisible, 4 months ago

Dear Paul,
I cannot stop looking at your artwork and thinking of you.
First, I need to wish you the best with all my heart for your solo exhibition
coming soo ( let me know how everything turn out !!!!! )
You definitely remind me , BUT with your own style, of 2 great artists i like a lot ( also ) Steinlen, Theophile-Alexandre ( 1859-1923) and Benjamin Jean Pierre Henri Riviere ( 1864-1951 ).
You are a great artist as well .
About “Shade ” I personnally beleive it is a powerful , mystical,and …and EXQUISITE work.
In my futur e-mail( private ) I’m going to request to acquire some of your drawings…......Talk to you soon -you have all my appreciation and affection.
Thank you Paul…..andre

Care, 4 months ago

that is Fantastic….Paul!!!....you are truly talented!!!

Steven Guy, 4 months ago

You are amazing !

hilarydougill, 4 months ago

very clever artwork, beautifully done.

Paul Compton in reply to invisible’s comment, 4 months ago

Oh, Andre. I’m overcome. Sincerely, I thank you. I’m so glad you appreciate this because I have been working hard at making these dark images work. I feel we humans have such a strong connection to animals and they lurk in our unconscious evermore. I am going to look up these two artists right now because if you like them they must be fantastic! I really can’t thank you enough for all your kindness, appreciation and sweet soul Andre. I look forward to hearing from you. Paul xo

Paul Compton in reply to Care’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment Care. It means a lot to me. Best wishes.

Paul Compton in reply to Steven Guy’s comment, 4 months ago

I’m blushing. It’s always a blessing to hear from you Steven. Thank you.

Paul Compton in reply to hilarydougill’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment Hilary. I can’t thank you enough. Best wishes to you. xo

Shylie Edwards, 4 months ago

i wish you well with your exhibition!!!go for it…...great work.

Anastasiia Kuc..., 4 months ago

oo! this is suberb! love the technique!

CateTownsend, 4 months ago

Oh wow Paul a solo exhibition you must let your fans know when and where, you are an amazing artist and illustrator I love your work and look forward to each new addition here on the bubble. Shade is wonderfully done, so much feeling and atmosphere conveyed here.

Steven Guy, 4 months ago

And please let me know when the exhibition is on !

butchart, 4 months ago

incredible work dear paul…. the absense of any work in the eyes is brilliant.. they just glow right into you (me)............bravo friend…............b

Paul Compton in reply to Shylie Edwards’s comment, 4 months ago

Hee hee, thank you Shylie!

Paul Compton in reply to Anastasiia Kucherenko’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Anastasiia. I appreciate your comments immensely : )

Paul Compton in reply to CateTownsend’s comment, 4 months ago

Wow. Thank you for such a thoughtful and lively comment. You are a such a treasure. I will let everyone know when the exhibition is in a journal entry when I find out the details. I’m so glad you appreciate this. xo

Paul Compton in reply to Steven Guy’s comment, 4 months ago

Done! : )

Paul Compton in reply to butchart’s comment, 4 months ago

I so glad you appreciate this Butch. It means a lot to me. I can’t thank you enough for all your support and sweetness.

butchart, 4 months ago

paul… you are the pot calling the kettle black….:)

Yasemin Sumner, 4 months ago

This and you are so wonderful…simply cannot wait for the exhibition, Mr. Compton. x

Paul Compton in reply to Yasemin Sumner’s comment, 4 months ago

Oh, thank you so much Yasemin. I’ll put up a journal entry about the details of the exhibition when it happens. Thank you for your support and kindness. xo

beast, 4 months ago

very spooky, reminds me of the cat in alice in wonderland

Mui-Ling Teh, 4 months ago

A solo exhibition; how exciting! My what patience you have to do all the detailed texture and cross-hatching. Interesting that the exhibition is called familiars and you drew the eyes that way; as though the creature sees something familiar; so not only is it looking at something, but what it sees is stirring its inner feelings making its inner side glow.

Talya Chalef, 4 months ago

fabuloussss yet again.
please send me details of where your exhibition will be in melbourne. cos if i am in town, i’d love to drink wine and see your piccies up close!
loveeeee

Paul Compton in reply to beast’s comment, 4 months ago

Oooh, I love that this reminded you of the Cheshire cat. Thanks for the comment beast.

Paul Compton in reply to Mui-Ling Teh’s comment, 4 months ago

Oh, I love your interpretations Mui-Ling! Thank you so much for the feedback. I always love hearing from you.

Paul Compton in reply to Talya Chalef’s comment, 4 months ago

Oh, yes. I definitely will let you know when and where it is on. Thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement Talya. Best wishes.

Firedrake, 4 months ago

A curious beast indeed!! Is he your familiar? Make sure you let people know about your Melb show, I’ll try and come :)

Paul Compton in reply to Firedrake’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Firedrake. No, the monkey isn’t my familiar. I will : ) I saw your work at BSG on Friday night which was great. I didn’t stay long due to suffocation and getting my feet trod on etc. Hope it went well for you.

Firedrake, 4 months ago

I almost ran out myself! Started to feel a bit claustrophobic and couldn’t really see the art properly :) Did you have any pieces in it?

Paul Compton in reply to Firedrake’s comment, 4 months ago

No. I think I only saw 50% of the artwork so I’ll have to go back on a week day. Best wishes, Paul.

SoxyFleming, 4 months ago

that’s a lot of black ink. Looking forward to more (hope you were drawing for drawing day)

Georgiana Fass..., 4 months ago

very spooky, all those little sparklers

John Douglas, 4 months ago

wonderful pualm your show will be huge success I know

Paul Compton in reply to John Douglas’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much for all your support John. You’re a treasure. x

John Douglas, 4 months ago

ah not realy a treasure, all paste andspearkle really, but I do know good work and love yours!

Rosina Lamberti, 4 months ago

Wonderful capture

Sandra Fisher, 3 months ago

interesting fascinating art!

BLYTHART, 3 months ago

Phew …. how many decades did this take to do? Cross-hatching? Must have taken ages.

Paul Compton in reply to Sandra Fisher’s comment, 3 months ago

What a sweet, thoughtful comment. Thank you so much Sandra.

Paul Compton in reply to BLYTHART’s comment, 3 months ago

Yes, it definitely took a while. All the works in my new series are really heavily cross-hatched – I think I’m getting RSI in my hand. Thank you for commenting Dave. Hope you are feeling better. Best wishes from me.

Rhys Jones, 3 months ago

Great work, I hope to get to your solo exhibition… i like the textures. It reminds me of living in Eltham

Paul Compton in reply to Rhys Jones’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Rhys. Yes, it’d be great to see you there when it finally happens. Eltham is a gorgeous area – I live in Bundoora : )

Rhys Jones, 3 months ago

I believe Bundoora means windy place in Aboriginal.

The InnerNorth..., 3 months ago

very interesting work

The InnerNorth..., 3 months ago

p.s Bundoora ROCKZ ..

Paul Compton in reply to The InnerNortherns .’s comment, 3 months ago

Hee hee, thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Yep, Bundoora Park and Greswell Forest are the best features : )

Steven Novak, 3 months ago

Fantastic piece Paul! Love the textural quality.

Paul Compton in reply to Steven Novak’s comment, 3 months ago

Oh, thank you so much Steven. That means a lot to me because a textural quality was exactly what I wanted to achieve. Thank yoooouu.

frozenfa, 3 months ago

love this!! is the exhibition over? how was it? man i’d love to see this upclose.. i love the textures here.. and that glowing eyes.. =D

Paul Compton in reply to frozenfa’s comment, 3 months ago

No, I haven’t even finished the works for the exhibition yet! It won’t be for a few months yet. Thank you for appreciating this frozenfa : )

frozenfa, 3 months ago

i just realised we’re of the same age! and you’re having your exhibitions already.. WOW!! am so happy for you! all the best, k!! wish am there, i’d so pop by and support you! =D

Paul Compton in reply to frozenfa’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much frozenfa. x

EdgeOfReality, 3 months ago

I’ve used cross-hatch and dots in pen and pencil myself, so I know just how much work this entails. Well done and the best of luck with your solo exhibition.

Paul Compton in reply to EdgeOfReality’s comment, 3 months ago

Oh thank you so much. That’s very thoughtful of you.

Carol & Kev Ha..., 3 months ago

Such a spiritual twist here Paul…fact, fallacy or fantasy…I sense all three….an image of reality, yet an image of my dreams….your creativity is such a wonderful gift, embrace it Paul…I sense you are going far…...

Paul Compton in reply to Carol & Kev Haberle’s comment, 3 months ago

I really, really, really appreciate your comment Carol. I’ve felt that this project with the cross-hatching animals I am working on is strangely spiritual and you seem to have picked up on this. Your words have seriously lifted me up. I can’t thank you enough….........but I’ll try – thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you xoxoxoxoxo : )

Carol & Kev Ha..., 3 months ago

Please Paul…enough of the thanks my friend…THANK-YOU for sharing your wonderful talent….it so lifts my spirits!!

KellyThomas, 3 months ago

hey ya paul. this is a great piece and like everyone else, looking forward to seeing you’re work in the flesh…

KellyThomas, 3 months ago

oh my I put an apostrophe in the wrong place.. that should be ‘your work in the flesh’. ;-)

Paul Compton in reply to KellyThomas’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks a lot Kelly. I’m looking forward to it too – if i ever finish the work : )

LasTBreatH, 2 months ago

Gr8 work, looks …....supernatural.

Paul Compton in reply to LasTBreatH’s comment, 2 months ago

Ah, that means a lot to me. Thank you LaTBreatH : )

SerenityChase, 2 months ago

Amazing piece.

Helena Nelson-..., about 1 month ago

Spooky but not scary, and I love your technique.

Paul Compton in reply to Helena Nelson-Reed’s comment, about 1 month ago

Spooky but not scary – I’m very pleased by that comment. Thank you Helena – I adore yours! : )

Lisa Evans, about 1 month ago

This is stunning Paul! It has so much atmosphere and soul : )

Paul Compton in reply to Lisa Evans’s comment, about 1 month ago

I can’t tell you how much that comment means to me. Thank you immensely Lisa. You are a very talented artist and a very kind, thoughtful person : )

rumbarber, 20 days ago

beautiful and spooked – a splendid combination.

Paul Compton in reply to rumbarber’s comment, 20 days ago

Thank you so much for that lovely comment. Best wishes to you : )

midnightdreamer, 19 days ago

Oh this is awesome, all your work is so creative, Bravo!
Peace,
Leah

Paul Compton in reply to midnightdreamer’s comment, 19 days ago

Thank you so much. Best wishes to you : )

Tara Sheffer-A..., 19 days ago

Very cool!!!

sowhat, 10 days ago

Excellent! It must have been quite a process to do all that cross hatching! Well done. Cool.

Paul Compton in reply to sowhat’s comment, 8 days ago

Thank you so much. Yes, it was very time-consuming. Best wishes to you sowhat : )

Paul Compton in reply to Tara Sheffer-Archie’s comment, 8 days ago

Thanks Tara! : )