"Treasure"

Saskia Greta S..., 3 months ago

Love this. I want to pick him up and bury him in my pocket.

Paul Compton in reply to Saskia Greta Sansom’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Saskia. I love your comment. I always want to pocket and cherish small treasures. x

pinkyjain, 3 months ago

Awwww, must be why he looks so sad. Wish i could wipe the tear away. Beautiful sketch Paul, such feelings your characters bring out. Makes me want to know more about him, & how he lost his arm & leg

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

Thank you endlessly pinkyjain. Yeah, I don’t know much about this character. I was going to throw out this drawing but didn’t have the heart for him/her to come to nothing. Red Bubble is providing a second life for this sad character. x

pinkyjain, 3 months ago

He, or she, does indeed have potential. Glad you didn’t toss him (or her) away, will be great to see what comes about

Robert Knapman, 3 months ago

And in all our characters there be a tiny bit of us or our experience – brilliant pathos paul ,) Hopefully this might make the next book?

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

Thank you so much Robert, you sweet thing you. Maybe, we’ll see what happens ; )

BLYTHART, 3 months ago

If you base a story on this chap, please let him win in the end .. he deserves to.

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

I completely agree. Go the underdog! : )

BLYTHART, 3 months ago

I bet he doesn’t get angry with teddy bears though ;)

Nicole Ryan, 3 months ago

oh how gorgeous .. he looks like a relative of Lily ..

hmmm i feel another inspiration coming on

xx

Deborah Parkin, 3 months ago

aww so sad, even the huge void around her shows the isolation she is feeling – something we all feel at times – another beautiful image Paul.

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

They both have hard, melancholic lives. I’m so glad you like this Nicole. It means a great deal to me. xo

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

This character is so displaced but, as you pointed out, I think she connects to something shared in us. Thank so very much for commenting Deborah.

Nicole Ryan, 3 months ago

probably why i relate to them so much ~ xx

(and i say that in a matter-of-fact tone .. never in self indulgence and sadness)

xx

Jessica Tremp, 3 months ago

it’s simply wonderful…i want to give it a hug

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

He/she/it really needs one! Thank you so much Jessica. Your comments honestly mean so much to me : )

Luckyvegetable, 3 months ago

Ok, that’s freaky cool. I’m always excited to see what you come up with, Paul =)

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

Thanks so much Luckyvegetable I always love hearing from you. By the way, in your opinion which is the luckiest vegetable?

pbworks, 3 months ago

so sad… but your “personnage” – sorry I don’t remimber how in English… maybe “character” ? – I try to write without translator !!! :)) – gives us – me of course – to follow his story… Your drawing is very “attachant”...

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

Thank you pbworks : ) I think I get what you mean. I don’t know much about this character but I still feel a lot of sympathy for it. There’s definitely a story going on but I don’t know what it is. Feel free to interpret it however you wish : )))))

pbworks, 3 months ago

LOL… if I try to interpret it with my french brain to write in English directly… It will be hilarious… All inversions, errors of words will be there ! :)...

Luckyvegetable, 3 months ago

Broccoli of course! You can pretend to be a giant devouring trees when you eat them =D
hee hee…

Steven Guy, 3 months ago

Poor dear nothing, she scares me !

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

I see what you mean Steven. People with sharp hooks for hands must be villainous otherwise why wouldn’t they have lollipops or plush toys as replacement hands. x

Krisso, 3 months ago

A damn fine drwaing indeed!

kipishiux, 3 months ago

great drawing.. ofcourse sad… but nice

butchart, 3 months ago

there is a calming beauty in sadness and the feeling of being alone….. maybe that’s why everyone here has embraced this little sprite… we all see ourselves in her.. at one time or another…... thank you paul…..... you are a light in our world…............b

purelydecorative, 3 months ago

Damaged and imperfect, faceless too, and yet incredibly moving and human. You have a wonderful way of bringing sweetness out of sadness in your drawings. There’s no way you can throw this one away!
I suspect this character is highly intelligent and really wants to be loved…and will be in the future after a series of unexpected adventures and difficult challenges. (That hook could actually turn out to be very useful….)

hilarydougill, 3 months ago

Bless! ! Great artwork, beautifully rendered.

Steven Guy, 3 months ago

Now I feel sorry for her. Thanks for making me feel shallow. XS

Andy Mercer, 3 months ago

You’re now officially known as “Ruthless” Paul Compton.. ;)

P.S. Compton is a name you find quite a lot in this part of the world.

Karin Taylor, 3 months ago

i think it’s great Paul…

Mui-Ling Teh, 3 months ago

Poor little one. It looks like she tried to put everything she had to make it into your book, but now she cries a big tear as she shakes her fragile body. Must it be that you share her with us because though she didn’t make the cut, you just couldn’t leave her in her state? It hard to turn away from someone who reflects a part of ourselves, even if we tried to. I should give her a good home in my favorites, hopefully that will make her feel better. I want to see a drawing of this character in a happy state!

darkestartist, 3 months ago

hmmm. this brings me many thoughts. first, it really can be a terrible thing when you finally scratch that itch, can’t it? ;) secondly, excellent character, nice drawing.

Tina Hogg, 3 months ago

On the way to the gender realignment interview, s/he was mown down by the plastic surgeon’s BMW…......
Love this beautiful drawing and so glad s/he came to meet us on RB!

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

I couldn’t agree more. I can’t thank you for the kindness you show me Butch. Thank you for being you. x

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

Wow! Thank you for that beautiful comment purelydecorative. No, I could never throw this character away. I suspect the hook would come in handy – it certainly sets him/her apart from the rest. Thank you for the wonderful support : )

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

Ha ha! Indeed. Thank you for the quirky and lovely comment darkesartist : )

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

You get my sense of humour! Wonderful comment – your comment is better than the drawing. Thank you Tambala for appreciating this lonely soul. x

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

You’re such a sweetie Hilary. Thank you so so much. x

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

You’re great Karin! Thank you for commenting : )

Paul Compton in reply to Mui-Ling Teh’s comment, 3 months ago

You are spot on as usual Mui-Ling. I’m glad she can finally be seen and appreciated here on RedBubble. Thank you for showing her such kindness. Both myself and Treasure appreciate your kindness immensely. If Treasure had a mouth she would be smiling right now.

butchart, 3 months ago

:)..... kindness given is kindness recieved dear man….......... you are the eptitome….......b

LostBoy, 3 months ago

I like this…whats your book called?

dreckenschill, 3 months ago

I like your characters a lot, they remind me of Jhonen Vasquez’s work.

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

Thank you LostBoy. Everyday Tragedies: 33 Depressing Anecdotes. Starsign Slave and Jacob are also works from that book.

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

Hey, thanks dreckenschill. Jhonen’s work never fails to crack me up. Thanks for the compliment : )

Sylvia Karall, 2 months ago

So sweet yet cruel – my kind of art!

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

Hee hee, I’m right with you on that one! xo

taylor coyne, 8 days ago

i love it!
thanks for the comments.
love this work. id love to see what actually made it if this didn’t get in!

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

Thanks Taylor. I’m glad you like him/her/it : )