I assume you're talking about the comparison between Nooj's scarred body and the ruined painting? I have to confess that I thought of that imagery partly because I know that you are a painter. Originally I had intended to make the analogy to a smashed sculpture, but I had a hard time getting it to work, so I went with the painting instead. I look forward to your more formal critique!

I'm maybe a third of the way through HP, and enjoying it, but also having trouble concentrating on it, for much the same reason as you are. :) It doesn't help that RyRy and Lee keep posting new chapters that draw my attention...