Awaiting Dorothy's Arrival

Awaiting Dorothy's Arrival by Paul Compton
Awaiting Dorothy's Arrival by Paul Compton

Awaiting Dorothy's Arrival

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

Awaiting Dorothy's Arrival belongs to the following groups:

Fine Arts Influenced by Literature
  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    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

    LostBoy

    love this surge of inspiration you have from what your reading Paul…beautiful art.

  • MhDkHr

    MhDkHr

    awesome!

  • John Douglas

    John Douglas

    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

    bchrisdesigns

    The book is wonderful as is is your portrait!!!! I am such a fan!!!!!

  • CateTownsend

    CateTownsend

    I haven’t read the book but now I feel I must your work is so intriguing

  • darkestartist

    darkestartist

    excellent wash techniques. great illustrations.

  • butchart

    butchart

    love her hair all going forward in the wind.. and a hint of something spiritual in the pink…....... b

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    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

    Tonia Composto

    Oh I love it, I can just feel the evil from her, she’s wonderful

  • Tina Hogg

    Tina Hogg

    A role model! Love her!

  • Paul Compton

    Paul Compton in reply to Tina Hogg’s comment

    She’s definitely a role model to me. Thank you for the compliments. x

  • Shane Walton

    Shane Walton

    Love this image, the person has such a menacing look about her.

  • carin berger

    carin berger

    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

    blamo

    well depicted sense of anticipation .dig it

  • Maria Murphy

    Maria Murphy

    awesome !

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    Yes…printmaking would be brilliant for you!
    The colours you have chosen here work so well too.

  • meltaylor

    meltaylor

    Wonderful expression…It does make you wonder what she is thinking, Paul!!!
    mel

  • Paul Compton

    Paul Compton in reply to meltaylor’s comment

    Thanks Mel. She’s thinking I’m really pissed off I imagine : )

  • Michelle Boyer

    Michelle Boyer

    Great work

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    soooooo dorothy! very expressive image

  • Cathie Brooker

    Cathie Brooker

    the witch looks very sad and alone

  • Susan Grissom

    Susan Grissom

    love your work

  • Paul Compton

    Paul Compton in reply to Susan Grissom’s comment

    Thank you so much Susan. Glad you like : )

  • Raphaela  Sampaio

    Raphaela Sampaio

    nice i love witches

  • Damian

    Damian

    The world has certainly unravelled for her. Great drawing Paul!

  • Carol & Kev Haberle

    Carol & Kev Ha...

    Oh Paul, you have captured her very essence in that expression alone…sheer magic my friend….

  • Paul Compton

    Paul Compton in reply to Carol & Kev Haberle’s comment

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

  • JohnThunderbird

    JohnThunderbird

    old hag, you have no power here, begone!

  • lurline

    lurline

    Excellent work, Paul! :)

  • Paul Compton

    Paul Compton in reply to lurline’s comment

    Thank you Lurline. So good to hear from you again! Wishing you all the best : )

  • lurline

    lurline

    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

    GLAMAZON

    Very Cool!

  • BOBBYBABE

    BOBBYBABE

    I love this!

  • Paul Compton

    Paul Compton in reply to BOBBYBABE’s comment

    Thank you so much : )

  • Arletta

    Arletta

    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.

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sky, green, witch, dorothy and elphaba