The Virgin of Lost Things II

Paul Compton

The Virgin of Lost Things II

Ink, pencil and tea on Fab Tiepolo paper, original drawing size: 14×22 cm

Illustration based on my favourite novel: Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood.
My entry for a Fine Arts Influenced by Literature competition
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The Virgin of Lost Things II belongs to the following groups:

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The Virgin of Lost Things II by Paul Compton
The Virgin of Lost Things II by Paul Compton
  • invisible

    invisible

    EXQUISTE >>>>>>JUST WONDERFUL PAUL !!!!!!!! you are just a great Artist Paul !

  • Paul Compton replied

    You’re too kind Andre. Thank you, thank you – so glad you like this : )

  • John Fish

    John Fish

    don’t know that novel. but this certainly has a story behind it. such a mysterious drama. and the composition is so stark with all the white space. wonderful work

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much John! It’s a fantastic novel about memory and the influence of childhood experiences on later life. I recommend it. Best wishes to you : )

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    geeeeeeeeeez you’re good Paul!

  • Paul Compton replied

    You are so sweet Karin. Thank you for the compliment and the favouriting. Hope you’re having a splendid day : )

  • invisible

    invisible

    NO NO NO ,,I like it ????? i love it !

  • Shannon Rene' Justice

    Shannon Rene' ...

    omg, i love love love the eyes..the eyes totally make this image. kudos to you, i had to add it to my faves!

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much Shannon! So glad you like her possessed eyes ; )

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    i just started this, “Cat’s Eye”. Great so far. This is exquisite Paul, so much emotion and suspense. Love the whites of her eyes, so striking. Her expression is one of sorrow and pain. The light background against her darkness is pure brilliance. Bravo Paul!!!!!!!! Your new avatar is wonderful, too, you look so happy, love the black fingernail. (Getting to your latest bm now, been a bizy day, hope your deliruim has passed, hugs to you, :O)))))) So love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much for your endless support. I looooove your new profile pics also. Idaho is looking gorgeous! Glad your enjoying the book, I’ve read it five times and I’m still discovering things I hadn’t noticed before. Thank you, have a great day pinky : )

  • darkestartist

    darkestartist

    LOVE IT! fantastic entry for the book group! much like i imagined her…nicely done!

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much darkest. She is a very haunting and intangible character in my mind. Glad you like this : )

  • darkestartist

    darkestartist

    yes….when she encounters her when she’s on the bank, it sticks with her, and what a fantastic image to pluck out of that book! she really believed in it for quite a long time.

  • ellejayerose

    ellejayerose

    such a sincere, well-constructed accompanyment illustration. U know I am a sucker for Religious Iconography – in all it’s macarbe formats… St. Lucy would be proud!

  • Paul Compton replied

    Ahhh, thank you dearest. St. Lucy would be proud if she had eyes to see this with ; )

  • DearOphelia

    DearOphelia

    it’s quite beautiful.

    xx
    o

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much Dear : )

  • Dani Dreyer

    Dani Dreyer

    Amazing piece Paul

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much Dani. Hope you’re well : )

  • John Douglas

    John Douglas

    I love Margaret Atwood’s ability to create amazing worlds in her writing, and your images do the same Paul – this is beautiful, so very pleased to have Atwood/Compton art to inspire me :)

  • Paul Compton replied

    She is an amazing talent. Thank you so much for the thoughtful words John. x

  • butchart

    butchart

    this is so compton..and so atwood…. and so wonderful paul…....... your work always washes over me in waves…...... love it…....b

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you Butch!! It’s such an inspiring and evocative book, I think I’ll do more illustrations based on it in the future. So glad you love it Butch xo

  • dSart

    dSart

    have been studing the virgin mary for a apinting thanks for the inspiration simple love the comp
    excellent

  • Paul Compton replied

    Awesome. Thank you. Best wishes to you : )

  • SANCHEZISDEAD

    SANCHEZISDEAD

    another instant fav PAul, but also love the name of the piece, this is a eerie piece i love the “emptiness” of her eyes cheers! paul amazing work

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much Sanchez. It’s based on an “apparition” from my fave novel Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood. Hope all is well in your world : )

  • butchart

    butchart

    please do…damn i have to get my butt to a bookstore… and not the adult kind…..:)

  • invisible

    invisible

    YOU ARE A ( GOYA- FRANCISCO de 1746 – 1828 ) in MODERN TIMES PAUL ! ...that’s ALL ! ....

  • Paul Compton replied

    Oh Andre! That’s a stretch! (I’m blushing, lol!) Your too sweet and kind. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the compliment. X

  • Tina Hogg

    Tina Hogg

    Stunning, and you’ve captured the atmosphere of that novel, great book! I do love your art!

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much Tina! So glad you like this. Cat’s Eye is an amazing book and I hope to do more drawings based on it in the future. Thank you for all the support and I hope you’re well : )

  • marksatchwillart

    marksatchwillart

    As usual , a striking and beautiful image. I read this book, oh, more years ago than I care to remember (in 1991 I think lol) but I’m ashamed to say I can’t remember much about it…I will have to dig it out and dust off my memories..

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you Mark. When I first read the book about seven or eight years ago I didn’t really enjoy it that much but I felt compelled to return to it. Each time I’ve read it since I have fallen more in love with it and the imagery really haunts and enraptures me. I recommend dusting off your copy : )

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    A beautiful figure. I’ve only read A Handmaid’s Tale by Atwood, but I do mean to read more…

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you Firedrake. Handmaid’s Tale is amazing but Cat’s Eye is better in my opinion and has more of a personal resonance to me. I recommend it : )

  • Thisisnotme

    Thisisnotme

    ilike

  • valzart

    valzart

    O this is very original sweetheART love this ;} hugglez

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much!!!!! Best wishes to you : D

  • darbyland

    darbyland

    creepy! i love her virgin white eyes! thats such a trippy title. title is so beyond literal comprehension that it makes total sense to the residue in the back of my head.

  • Andy Mercer

    Andy Mercer

    An amazing work Paul !

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much Andy. Glad you like this : )

  • JohnThunderbird

    JohnThunderbird

    I wonder if she lost her spirit? (in her eyes). kind of sad, never read the book though.

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    woooooooo… I like this.

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you izzybeth! : )

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    a powerful and haunting image.

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much Dave. The book is powerful and haunting.

  • The InnerNortherns International Photography Group

    The InnerNorth...

    very good drawing style

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much : )

  • Georgiana (by Soxy)

    Georgiana (by ...

    simple but just perfect

  • darkestartist

    darkestartist

    Paul, congrats on the challenge win! enjoy the avatar slot! :)

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much darkest : D

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    Hey, congratulations on the feature. well done.

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you izzybeth, I feel very privileged: )

  • Sylvia Karall

    Sylvia Karall

    Fantastic, Paul! I don’t know how I missed this one. The title is very cleaver too.

  • Sophie Shapiro

    Sophie Shapiro

    This is really inspiring and makes me think of something Harriet Tubman wrote:
    I had seen their tears and sighs, and I had heard their groans, and I would give every drop of blood in my veins to free them. Wonderful work Paul and I love the technique you have used here!S

  • Paul Compton replied

    What a beautiful comment – I can’t thank you enough for your thoughtfulness. Love the quote a lot. Best wishes to you Sophie.

  • andrea verstegen

    andrea verstegen

    she looks very lost,ghostly. great image. have you had any of your work published?

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you. No I haven’t but I’m always hopeful. Best wishes to you Andrea.

  • davidbeards1

    davidbeards1

    i love those wonderful haunting eyes…could look into them all day :-) A very powerful work

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much David. Best wishes to you.

  • missturpentine

    missturpentine

    beautiful, it reminds me of a few portraits by Modigliani where he filled the eye areas with flat colour – she looks very haunting – wonderful work :)

  • Paul Compton replied

    Thank you so much Viola, the eyes felt like the most important part of this piece : )

  • Angela van Boxtel

    Angela van Bo...

    Would be great if you can do on t-shirt AND Please submit to our new group http://www.redbubble.com/groups/womanly-tee-design
    for the largest Tshirt clothes line at Manly Beach!! Womanly @ Manly Beach!! as part of the Manly Arts Festival www.manlyartsfestival.com and the event is hosted by www.creativemums.com.au

  • invisible

    invisible

    BONJOUR PETIT PRINCE !!! I CAN NOT RESIST STOPING BY !!!;-))) AND SAY HELLO TO PAUL AND BROWSE AROUND THE ARTWORK !!!
    HAVE A MAGIC WEEKEND MY DEAR …LOVE, Andre

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    this is so elegant.
    very beautiful artwork!

  • Paul Compton replied

    Oh thank you so much : )

  • GomesPereira

    GomesPereira

    Great painting, Paul. The idea, the tecnique and the colors are fantastic. These empty eyes “full of nothing” are the real touch of all the feelings that they reflect. Beautiful, GP.

  • Paul Compton replied

    What a thoughtful comment Gomes, that means a lot to me. Thank you a great deal.

  • cassasiam

    cassasiam

    wow.. these are real good.

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