Paul Compton is an illustrator, artist and print-maker based in Melbourne. Featuring creatures real and imagined, Compton’s work is often fantastical in nature, and through his work he blends aspects of realistic figuration with a sense of the absurd. Compton’s creations are a testament to the artist’s ever-present imagination.

In his 2025 ink, watercolour and pencil work, ‘I Was the Lion’, Compton illustrates a lion emerging through a canopy of leafy greens. In this playful work of art, the artist showcases his compelling ability to infuse joy into his artistic practice.

Compton has exhibited at galleries throughout Melbourne, and his works are held in numerous Victorian collections including the Maroondah City Council Art Collection and the Darebin Art Collection. For lovers of contemporary Australian printmaking, or those fascinated by fantastical themes, ‘I Was the Lion’ is a joyful find.

Paul COMPTON (1984 - )
'I Was the Lion ' 2025
Ink, watercolour & pencil on paper
Image Size: 19 x 27 cm
Dimensions: 19 x 27 cm
Signed: Signed 'Paul Compton', editioned, titled and dated in margin

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition:Excellent:

(c) The Artist or Assignee