Lily Maudlin by Paul Compton
Paul Compton

Lily Maudlin by

Ink on paper illustration. A sad, pretty, awkward girl atop a cliff.

The work inspired a gorgeous piece of writing by Nicole Ryan called Dangling Ankles

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About Paul Compton

Paul Compton’s artworks take the form of drawings, prints, handmade books and zines. His work displays an ongoing interest in vignettes, animism, outsiders, literature, the occult and English Victoriana.

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awkward, black, cliff, compton, crying, female, girl, grey, hair, ink, long, paul, pretty, sad, sitting, tears, white

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  • pinkyjain
    pinkyjainabout 4 years ago

    Awww, she looks so sad & lonely. Beautiful ink drawing

  • Tallulah
    Tallulahabout 4 years ago

    Such a melancholy image….so beautifully done.

  • Crockpot
    Crockpotabout 4 years ago

    Wow – again, very Gorey. I’m loving these characters!

  • BLYTHART
    BLYTHARTabout 4 years ago

    I’m looking forward to seeing more of your artwork.

  • Amy-lee Foley
    Amy-lee Foleyalmost 5 years ago

    Awww bit sad, but such a cool drawing
    I wanna see more of your work to,
    maybe some happy stuff :o) haha
    your an awsome drawer Paul!

    Amy-lee
    xXxOoO

  • Hoffard
    Hoffardalmost 4 years ago

    I love this!!! Such expression and detail!!! Another favorite…

  • Louise Cooke
    Louise Cookealmost 4 years ago

    yeah, the sadness and awkwardness shines through..very expressive, beautiful artwork :)

  • Adam Stone
    Adam Stonealmost 4 years ago

    This is a wonderful drawing, and i love the detail on the cliff. Also the small bits of dirt being brushed off by her hand is a nice little touch… I like details like that :-)

    There is a lot of feeling in this image, it says so much and is easy to relate to. I know there have been times in the past where i’ve felt that sense of sadness, feeling rejected and different from everyone else because of how society is so often unfair and so rarely accepting. I feel for this girl…. and i think she is unique and beautiful. Bless her.

  • Lisadee Lisa Defazio
    Lisadee Lisa D...almost 4 years ago

    She’s cool.

  • BurrowsImages
    BurrowsImagesalmost 4 years ago

    A very solemn picture. Well done for making us all cry.