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.
An entry for this months Fine Arts Influenced by Literature competition
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The Virgin of Lost Things II belongs to the following groups:
Fine Arts Influenced by Literature, Melbourne & Victoria and Works On PaperAvailable for sale as Greeting Cards and Matted Prints
invisible
EXQUISTE >>>>>>JUST WONDERFUL PAUL !!!!!!!! you are just a great Artist Paul !
Paul Compton in reply to invisible’s comment
You’re too kind Andre. Thank you, thank you – so glad you like this : )
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 in reply to John Fish’s comment
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
geeeeeeeeeez you’re good Paul!
Paul Compton in reply to Karin Taylor’s comment
You are so sweet Karin. Thank you for the compliment and the favouriting. Hope you’re having a splendid day : )
invisible
NO NO NO ,,I like it ????? i love it !
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 in reply to Shannon Rene' Justice’s comment
Thank you so much Shannon! So glad you like her possessed eyes ; )
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 in reply to pinkyjain’s comment
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
LOVE IT! fantastic entry for the book group! much like i imagined her…nicely done!
Paul Compton in reply to darkestartist’s comment
Thank you so much darkest. She is a very haunting and intangible character in my mind. Glad you like this : )
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
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 in reply to ellejayerose’s comment
Ahhh, thank you dearest. St. Lucy would be proud if she had eyes to see this with ; )
DearOphelia
it’s quite beautiful.
xx
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Paul Compton in reply to DearOphelia’s comment
Thank you so much Dear : )
Dani Dreyer
Amazing piece Paul
Paul Compton in reply to Dani Dreyer’s comment
Thank you so much Dani. Hope you’re well : )
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 in reply to John Douglas’s comment
She is an amazing talent. Thank you so much for the thoughtful words John. x
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 in reply to butchart’s comment
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
have been studing the virgin mary for a apinting thanks for the inspiration simple love the comp
excellent
Paul Compton in reply to dSart’s comment
Awesome. Thank you. Best wishes to you : )
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 in reply to SANCHEZISDEAD’s comment
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
please do…damn i have to get my butt to a bookstore… and not the adult kind…..:)
invisible
YOU ARE A ( GOYA- FRANCISCO de 1746 – 1828 ) in MODERN TIMES PAUL ! ...that’s ALL ! ....
Paul Compton in reply to invisible’s comment
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
Stunning, and you’ve captured the atmosphere of that novel, great book! I do love your art!
Paul Compton in reply to Tina Hogg’s comment
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
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 in reply to marksatchwillart’s comment
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
A beautiful figure. I’ve only read A Handmaid’s Tale by Atwood, but I do mean to read more…
Paul Compton in reply to Firedrake’s comment
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
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valzart
O this is very original sweetheART love this ;} hugglez
Paul Compton in reply to valzart’s comment
Thank you so much!!!!! Best wishes to you : D
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
An amazing work Paul !
Paul Compton in reply to Andy Mercer’s comment
Thank you so much Andy. Glad you like this : )
JohnThunderbird
I wonder if she lost her spirit? (in her eyes). kind of sad, never read the book though.
izzybeth
woooooooo… I like this.
Paul Compton in reply to izzybeth’s comment
Thank you izzybeth! : )
BLYTHART
a powerful and haunting image.
Paul Compton in reply to BLYTHART’s comment
Thank you so much Dave. The book is powerful and haunting.
The InnerNorth...
very good drawing style
Paul Compton in reply to The InnerNortherns .’s comment
Thank you so much : )
Georgiana Fass..., 29 days ago
simple but just perfect
darkestartist, 27 days ago
Paul, congrats on the challenge win! enjoy the avatar slot! :)
Paul Compton in reply to darkestartist’s comment, 26 days ago
Thank you so much darkest : D
izzybeth, 27 days ago
Hey, congratulations on the feature. well done.
Paul Compton in reply to izzybeth’s comment, 26 days ago
Thank you izzybeth, I feel very privileged: )
Sylvia Karall, 2 days ago
Fantastic, Paul! I don’t know how I missed this one. The title is very cleaver too.