Birthplace

Artist: Paul Compton
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Birthplace

Ink and tea on Fabriano Rosapina paper

Original size: 19.5×19.5cm

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John Douglas

let me be the first to say I LOVE IT! can’t go past the oval – and stark symbolism and gorgeous technique – happy day ahead for me now! x
Paul Compton replied

Thanks immensely John, so glad you like it. This work will be in an exhibition later this year along with other brand newies. Have a terrific day and thank you as always x
prestonsilcox

another great work!
Paul Compton replied

Thank you so much Preston : )
jemimalovesbigted

really wonderful Paul!
Paul Compton replied

Oh, you’re so kind – thank you! Hope you are well : )
BiographyofRed8

wow… (I actually said it out loud as well) this is both unusual and strangely familiar at the same time.. fantastic imagery, very lyrical

actually the more I gaze through the picture, the middle becomes like a port hole, as though the area around is a ship, I don’t know how you made it so that it looks like I could climb through the hole… hahaha

I love these metaphors.. but more than that.. i love this piece as it speaks to me
Paul Compton replied

I couldn’t ask for a comment more wonderful than that. I’m so glad you appreciate this and I thank you immensely for your support : )
butchart

you are so damn special…...... this work just makes me love you all the more…....... it’s wonderful paul…. and so uniquely you…..............xox…......b
Paul Compton replied

Aw, I feel the love butch. Such a lovely comment. So glad you like this and thank you (as always) for your ongoing kindness and support xoxox
Lisa Jewell

Amazing work…

I feel as though instead of looking out of a porthole into the water…this scene is in reverse….I’m looking into a ship; and into a different world…
Paul Compton replied

Thank you Lisa, I really appreciate this comment : )
davidbeards1

This is great Paul – it’s very historic and one can feel a whole generation of simple happy fun here….i.e. no complexity like today!
Paul Compton replied

I know what you mean David, thank you endlessly for the kind comment. Hope you’re well : )
PJ Ryan

I wonder if that port hole is open .. i want to reach through and tap her on the shoulder .. i like that this picture is a few different things .. gosh you’re an amazing illustrator .. so sassy and endearing .. x
Paul Compton replied

sassy and endearing? Now that’s a compliment. Thank you immensely Nicole and I hope you’re wonderful. xo
Susan Grissom

great work and detail,. love the tea’s effect as well….........
Paul Compton replied

Thank you Susan, I drink a lot of it too ; )
CateTownsend

fantastic as per usual Paul, you are such a great talent
Paul Compton replied

You’re so sweet Cate. Thank you thank you : )
darkestartist

wow. so many questions….intriguing yet disturbing. wonderful :)
Paul Compton replied

intriguing yet disturbing – a favourite combination of mine, thanks a million darkest : )
Mohammad Khaksar

Ahh, so sweet! I love the mood evoked by the colours. Lovely silhouettes!
Paul Compton replied

Thank you kind sir : )
Firedrake

Lovely, I like how you frame things.
Paul Compton replied

Thank you Firedrake. I loooove frames : )
Denzil

This is a beautiful image – it does indeed make me think of a reverse, looking into a ship with a magic hidden woorld inside, while perhaps I’m drowning outside … hhhhmmmmmmm.

it woud also make an outstanding trompe l’oeil…
skeletalbird

so simple, yet so elegant
Paul Compton replied

Thank you so much : )
Alvaro Sánchez

someday soon i must have a Compton hanging on my wall…
lovely piece!
Paul Compton replied

It would be inappropriate to nail members of my family to your wall Sanchez ; )
Kidding. Thank you for all the support and comments my friend.
pinkyjain

Hmmmm, i made a reply, guess it didn’t record, drat, it was like 2 days ago!!!! Still having probs with RB, Anyhoooooo i sooooo love this Paul. This is spectacular & magnifico!!!!!!!!!!! So dark & beautiful, love the reflection on the water, & the trees, or are they actually his or hers legs, like a sinister type of Merperson? Love love love this Paul. And the border is fantastico. Exquisite & so lovely
Paul Compton replied

Ahh, so glad you like this one so much pinky, it felt like a unique one when I was working on it. I love all your interpretations especially a sinister type of Merperson which I didn’t think of at all : )
As always thank you endlessly for the kind words and encouragement pinky. Hope you are wonderful x
justinGC

very saddening in a beautiful way x
Paul Compton replied

Oh, thank you so much for that sweet comment Justin, you’re a treasure : )
BiographyofRed8

I got THE BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT!!!!!. It looks lovely on my bedroom wall surrounded with white wall. I have stood and stared for about an hour, the more I look, the more I am falling in love with this image, over and over!! Thank you for creating this!
Paul Compton replied

Oh that’s simply awesome!!!! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this comment and your enthusiasm for the work, thank you immensely. Wishing you a very happy birthday also. Yay!! ; )
Jane Keats

Fascinating!
brigusser

Wow….Totally thought provoking….
Karin Taylor

I love “Birthplace” with Ink and tea stains ….... your line work is beautiful and classical Paul
a joy to behold, such quality and workmanship…. i like very much how it leaves you asking
questions, the title is a leading question in a way….leading us to ask more…..there is a story
to be told….. :)
Paul Compton replied

Oh Karin you are so kind. Thank you; I’m so glad you like this because it felt quite special to make. Hope you’re very well.
Adam Gormley

WOW, this is so good, the attention to detail in this is brilliant!!! :)
Paul Compton replied

Thanks so much Adam, you’re a gem : )
The InnerNorth...

very interesting work
,like a 1890s luna park viewing platform
Mui-Ling Teh

I see; yes this too has the theme of evolution in it. The two forms of life shown are certainly both originally from the water. I don’t know if I would have thought about it had I not seen and commented on ”... To Posses You With”, but I’m glad you brought my attention to this; and I see it in a very interesting point of view.
Steven Guy

Just wonderfully dark !
Paul Compton replied

So great to hear from you Steven. Thank you and I hope you’re well : )
Carol Berliner

briliant ! I loooove it! Instant fav!
Jim Marshal

I adore this image, sublime and charismatic, my cup of tea so to speak…
Paul Compton replied

Hee hee, thank you so much Jim. I love your writing and look forward to reading more of it.
Steven Sandner

Incredible work mate!
Paul Compton replied

Thanks a bunch Steven : )
hsien-ku

so poignant and somehow primeval at the same time. beautiful work
Paul Compton replied

Thank you so much; your comments really lift me. Best wishes to you : )
charliethetramp

what wonderfull place to be born or die even
metaphorically jungian great piece of artwork
Scott d'Almeida 6 days ago

outstanding
Andre Furlan 6 days ago

Love to Paul form Here ..just deep inside Andre !!!;-) smile my dear ! I hope and hope all is fine for you , And please ,Paul , know i was and still thinking of you a lot …as always !
love ( twice )
andre