This is the cover for the first issue of Dark Valentine magazine, an online magazine dedicated to dark fiction. This painting depicts Tanit, moon goddess of ancient Carthage-- she's something of our patron saint over at DV. It was inspired by Stephanie Dray's short story, "The Threshing Floor," featured in the magazine.
It was exciting working with so many great writers and artists-- many of whom are here, right on deviantArt. You can download the magazine for free here: [link]
I love this piece - the colors are so rich and just glow. The 'circling heavens' effect around the moon-as-halo makes the whole image seem to vibrate with this great energy. Also - its just really really pretty.
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Joanne Renaud
Illustrator
Online portfolio: [link]
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Welcome To My World Of Magic
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Joanne Renaud
Illustrator
Online portfolio: [link]
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Joanne Renaud
Illustrator
Online portfolio: [link]
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Joanne Renaud
Illustrator
Online portfolio: [link]
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Joanne Renaud
Illustrator
Online portfolio: [link]