There was a time before The Amulet of Vichalace when Celeste Reignsway was just an ordinary schoolgirl, doted on by her beloved father...before the days of vampires, werewolves, spirits of 17th Century assassins, enchanted amulets and the terrors that haunt the night...

I wanted to draw a picture which had Celeste looking happy and sweet in it, with all the things that were to come, sort of hovering in the background behind her. There is still that creepy feel surrounding Celeste though, with all the black shadows, seeing as since the day she was adpoted by Laughlan her life was never going to be one of a normal child. Still, her father protects her along with all the other seemingly creepy characters lurking around.

She might be oblivious to the darkness surrounding her, but it is certainly well aware of her.

Want to know what book this picture is from: Link is below! It's well worth a read! It has vampires in it...and for once they aren't the bad guys!!!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Amulet-Vichalace-Zoe-Stead/dp/190551316X