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Clive Barker Abarat

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Title:	Clive Barker Abarat
Artist:	Clive Barker (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	86
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Comments:	2
Added to Site:	2/22/2025
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Clive Barker's ink art for Abarat is a striking part of what makes the series so unique. He didn�t just write the books�he illustrated them too, pouring his wild imagination into every piece. For Abarat, Barker created a ton of artwork, including ink drawings that bring the archipelago�s bizarre inhabitants and landscapes to life. These pieces often feature bold, swirling lines and a raw, almost chaotic energy that matches the surreal vibe of the story.

His ink work tends to focus on character sketches and fantastical scenes�think creatures like John Mischief with his antler-bound brothers or the menacing Mater Motley. The lines are expressive, sometimes jagged, giving the characters a sense of movement and unease. Barker�s use of ink is pretty freeform; he�s not afraid to let it splatter or bleed, which adds to the otherworldly feel of the Abarat islands. A lot of these drawings started as quick sketches on whatever paper he had handy, later evolving into more polished illustrations for the books.

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 2/23/2025

A window into Clive Barker's mind and how the creativity manifests onto the page!

Daily Planet Gallery
Member Since 2020

Posted on 3/17/2025

Clive Barker is an amazing storyteller indeed. I will NEVER forget the first time I watched "Hellraiser". Nothing like it at the time. Fun to see these Andrew!

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