These illustrations were made in oder to participate in a contest in deviantart with the sublect "Arcane Idol". In each image there should be a logo, a magic talisman and equipment.

I made two images:

Zhen was a blind dancer wandering in South China and dancing by the rivers with her veils. However she had little success until she found a magical music instrument that could play melodies never heard before. Since then people from all Asia gather to see and hear Zhen while she dances over the waters. Magical talisman: The Qin instrument Equipement: Her veils

Amelyn was an actress and storyteller in medieval Florence. Even though she was well respected she had little success. One day she found a magic scroll with infinite captivating and never heard before stories that could affect directly the audience's feelings. Instantly she became a spectacle everybody wanted to see -from kings to simple people and was invited to perform in all Europe. Magical Talisman: Scroll with endless stories Equipment: Masks and cape