Edgar Pleat
Ink on paper illustration from a book I have written and illustrated. This character is largely inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and an array of depressive songwriters I have encountered.
Edgar Pleat belongs to the following groups:
Character Development and The Art of BooksAvailable for sale as Greeting Cards, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

karolina
great work :)
Sylvia Karall
Fantastic work! I love the fine detail in this work. Clever tribute to Edgar Allan Poe
pinkyjain
Wow wow wow. Another Paul Compton Masterpiece. This is just Spectacular!!!!!!! Awwwwesome. i am so in love with your wonderful art & creations Paul. Yes, awesome tribute to Edgar Allan Poe
bites
This is superb, awesome take on Poe!
Tallulah
Love it…..the detail is fantastic, the image is just wonderful.
Kimberley Suth...
lol :)
Ena Lü
this is splendid indeed indeed!
Carly Faust
this is realy truly amazing.you are very talented
NadiaTurner
hehe! love him! he’s freaky but gorgeous! great illustration, love the piano
Alyson Pearson
love all the detail!
BLYTHART
I love your style!!!
Bahoke
This is excellent!!
Hoffard
Wow!!! I am speechless…. Beautiful work!!!
Oran
great work. I love your style!
Rosie Collins
You have so much talent. lovely illustrations you got on here! xxx
Michelle Boyer
Fabulous work
Ambershay
This reminds me so much of Burton’s “Vincent” only in your own unique (and excellent) style.
I really like this. if I say more, I risk looking like an ass (or is it too late, lol)
Tina Hogg
Stunning! I’m sure Poe would have loved it! Gothic fun!
Jennifer Vickers
get the feeling of poe for sure from this. very cool
Lyuda
Great style, i like a lot!
circusgallery
brillant
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deeply beautiful
Paul Hamilton ...
wonderful work Paul
paulywog1561
Awesome!
greenbeards
good work – all of it, very glad i stumbled upon it.
Janet Botes
WOW!!
Lisadee
Love him!
helene ruiz
fantastic!
David Cochran
Love this, Paul…
Tara Sheffer-A...
Ahh! I had to comment this one! I love Edgar Allan Poe! And using the raven was an awesome idea! This is just great!!!
Paul Compton in reply to Tara Sheffer-Archie’s comment
Thanks Tara. My favourite Poe poem is a lovely poignant one called The Lake: To-
Tara Sheffer-A...
My overall favorite Poe work is the story of The Pit and The Pendelum. And I love the old movie starring Vincent Price. It is surely a classic. Nice to have something in common.
PJ Ryan
the detail in this is FANTASTIC.
so talented.
dreckenschill
I love the style and flow of your work…
EdgeOfReality
A beautiful, stylized, ink drawing and illustrates Edgar Allan Poe’s story very nicely indeed.
silencieux
THIS DRAWING REALLY ROCKS ! CHAPEAU PAUL ! ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND >
meltaylor
Love this, Paul!
I love Edgar Allen Poe…(nevermore)..and your work is an amazing tribue!!
mel
justjason
Fantastic!!
Care
what a character!!...I can see a comic in this : )...love all your work!!
mimmam
nice style
bennypuer
woa! i was just browsing and saw this. i don’t know much about Edgar allen poe, but this is such a great artwork!
i just love it! Your detail makes it look incredible!
Paul Compton in reply to bennypuer’s comment
Oh, wow. Thank you so much for the kind comment Ben. Poe was a genius and I definitely recommend reading his stories and poems – they’re marvelous. Best wishes to you.
LasTBreatH
awesome, i hadn’t looked at all your art yet. so i thought i’d have a look.
double awesome in fact. love it.
Becc Orszag
I love this image, reminds of the good old days watching Count Duckula, i just want to walk right into it find out whats around that corner next to the bookshelf, such a curious illustration!
Paul Compton in reply to Becc Orszag’s comment
I’m looooooved Count Duckula – this character is very inspired by Ducky-boos. So glad you like this Becc; thank you : )
SerenityChase
Wonderful work – I enjoyed looking at this for ages!
shanmclean
beautiful illustration!
David J. Vande...
Your illustrations are great!!!
dancingminds
absolutely loves this one
Nicollissa
great work, thank you for lending a smile!
Paul Compton in reply to Nicollissa’s comment
Thank you so much! Likewise : )
jomash
What a great illustration !
Paul Compton in reply to jomash’s comment
Thank you so much : )
Nick Ford
Love this piece! Detail is superb. Well done.
Paul Compton in reply to Nick Ford’s comment
Thank you so much Nick. Best wishes to you : )
aperfectturtle
a morbid little musical darling
gorgeous
Paul Compton in reply to aperfectturtle’s comment
Thank you so much! I’m glad you like it : )
paul romanowski
WHAT CAN ONE SAY, YOU TALENTED YOU RASCAL, WELL DONE…
Paul Compton in reply to paul romanowski’s comment
Oh, you’re too kind Paul. Thank you : )
zombie436, 1 day ago
I love this too, its great I love Poe!