You may have already heard of the talented Abigail Larson…
With a penchant for the strange and the archaic, this American illustrator works primarily with pencil, ink, and watercolor, as well as Photoshop, creating one-of-a-kind mixed-media illustrations. 🎨
Today, we are taking a closer look at Crimson, her very first art book. 📖
In this book, you will discover a phantasmagorical world with a Victorian aesthetic, populated by vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and witches, as well as castles lost in the mist and haunted forests.
The illustrations featured are each more spellbinding than the last. You will love admiring them, especially if you enjoy gothic worlds, such as those of:
Edgar Allan Poe
H.P. Lovecraft
Shirley Jackson
Angela Carter
Jacob et Wilhelm Grimm
In short, beware: through her art, Abigail Larson might just cast a spell on you! 🪄
We will leave you with some reviews from our readers. 👇
"Immerse yourself in the mystery and beauty of Abigail Larson's illustrations, thanks to Caurette editions.
Divided into several themes, this book takes us on a journey through myths and legends.
I invite those who—like me—love gothic atmospheres and tarot cards to fall in love with this marvel!
I never tire of leafing through these illustrations and drawing inspiration from them. I sincerely believe that this is one of the most beautiful books in my library."
"A sublime collection of illustrations by Abigail Larson, an artist specializing in macabre and gothic illustrations. Each plate is more beautiful than the last! Gothic, horrific, tragic illustrations, but always romantic and elegant, like fairy tales!
[...] If, like me, you are particularly receptive to the Victorian style, then let yourself be carried away and enchanted by the world of Abigail Larson. You won't regret it!"