Hello, I am so pleased to show you my brand new book cover for french author Sophie Dabat - Le Sang des Chimères T1 (Publishing Company : Les Editions du Riez)



I want to thank the model ~JasmineBelle for her picture and permission

You can get the book here [link]

And now I'm off to start the two following book covers for this trilogy, 'Errante' and 'Vivante', to be released late 2013 and early 2014


Alexandra

Ok guys so I just opened a fb page dedicated to my upcoming artbook Requiem !!

Feel free to join the page to receive all infos, news, sneak peeks and more !!

The beautiful cover art will be revealed only there in first place ! Make sure you don't miss it

Much love
Alex

Hello ^^

I am very happy to let you know about this great interview done by Jade, regarding my experience as a DA artist, my work, inspirations and the release of the artbook !

Legends of Photomanipulation: `AlexandraVBach
Welcome. Make a wish.
It has been a great honor to interview Alexandra, `AlexandraVBach, for the third installment of our "Legends of Photomanipulation" series. Alex has been with us on deviantART for more than 9 years and is known for her dark work and also for her fantasy creations. She is a professional artist from France, and she has inspired thousands of people (myself included) with her intense photomanipulations. I am very pleased to introduce you tonight to someone who is truly authentic and true to herself. I hope you will enjoy this interview.
Alexandra, I usually start off interviews with a pleasantries, but more than anything I want to hear about your GOOD NEWS! Can you tell us what’s happening for you this Fall?
Hello Jade, sure, besides all the commission work I already plan, I am going to release my first artbook, titled “Requiem.” I am really happ

Thanks again to ^Aeirmid for her precious time and to you all for the everlasting support ^^


Alexandra

*Model Call* Pour ma prochaine pochette cd je recherche :
- JF brune, teint pâle, look metal/goth (tattoos bienvenus)
N'hésitez pas à m'envoyer les liens de vos portfolios ou vos photos à alexandra@ravendusk.com
- Si vous êtes sur Bordeaux ou la CUB possibilité de shooting avec moi
- A l'étranger : avoir la possibilité de me faire parvenir des photos dans la pose qui conviendra pour la pochette (rien de très compliqué)
J'ai déjà quelques candidates (cf précédents appels à modèles) mais n'hésitez pas à vous rappeler à moi

*Model Call* For my upcoming cd cover artwork I am looking for :
- Brunette girl 25/30 yrs old / pale complexion / metal goth alt tattoed style / fierce looks
Feel free to mail me your pics or portfolio link at alexandra@ravendusk.com
If you're chosen make sure you can have the possibility to send me raw stock pictures of yourself
I will give more details by email

Un petit visuel pour mieux cerner mes attentes (Virg de Kells, Rooney Mara, Candice) //
Think you got what it takes ? PM me



Take care
Alex

Good morning folks !

I am so excited about this and so happy to finally announce this great news :

My first ARTBOOK "Requiem" will be published through french publishing company 'Les Editions du Chat Noir' on November 2013 !

The high quality,full colour artbook will compile old, recent and unreleased original artworks that will be linked together by a beautiful story written both in french and english by my friend and published author Arnaud Armant (Delcourt) (here on DA as *The-Underwriter)

We've been working on the project since last year (and I had this in mind for three years), and am really happy to announce this upcoming release. Book will be available in many retail stores, as well as on the editor online webshop and will be shipped worldwide !

A facebook page will soon be set up for you to stay updated about the release date, cover announcement, trailers, and more !

And here is press statement from the publishing company (in french)

"Hier soir, on vous promettait une belle surprise car en effet, l'une des dernières publications de 2013 appartiendra à la collection Graphicat.

Beaucoup d'entre vous ont déjà été interpelés par les couvertures d'Alexandra V. Bach. Eh bien, c'est avec un immense plaisir que nous vous annonçons la sortie de son Artbook aux éditions du Chat Noir : "Requiem". Mais attention, bien plus qu'une simple compilation de ses œuvres, anciens et artworks inédits seront liés au travers d'une histoire sombre, écrite de la plume d'Arnaud Armant.

Dans son paradisiaque Elyseum, la Princesse Céleste vit un amour passionné avec le Seigneur des Lumières. Mais la déesse de la Discorde, jalouse de leur félicité, vient semer le chaos et la destruction, allant jusqu'à tuer le monarque de ce paisible royaume.
Céleste décide alors de se rendre dans l'Outremonde pour ramener son bien-aimé à la vie, sans la moindre idée des épreuves qu'elle devra traverser.
La puissance des liens qui les unit sera-t-il plus fort que le Destin ?
Découvrez une variation de la romance orphéenne dont les accents mythologiques se marient à un univers gothique sublimé par les illustrations d'Alexandra V. Bach.

Et comme l'art n'a pas de frontières, pour contenter les fans étrangers d'Alexandra V. Bach, l'ouvrage sera proposé en édition bilingue, français et anglais. Cette sortie permettra d'inaugurer un nouveau format d'artbook pour le Chat Noir: couverture rigide, jaquette et papier glacé afin que le rendu soit à la hauteur de nos artistes."

Lots of love
Alexandra

Hi folks,

So the Valentine Exchange is back and I am so thrilled about it (yes I do love Valentine's day ^^)
Be My Valentine Art Exchange!Valentine's Day Exchange


Send Your Valentine
It's time to get out the glitter and glue, candy hearts and flowers, because Valentine's Day is  here!
The Valentine Exchange is here! We asked you to create valentines and submit them to the Be My Valentine category. Now, it's time to send your love-filled deviations to your deviantART friends, family, and secret admirers! Starting today through February 16th, the "Send a Valentine" button has been activated on deviations in the
Be My Valentine category, so you can send your custom creations and valentines made by others. Love is in the air!
HOW IT WORKS
So I just created a Valentine Deviation that you can send via note system, ain't that sweet ?

(thanks to model La Esmeralda ~La-Esmeralda-Stock)
Just go the deviation page and send it thanks to the 'Send a Valentine' red button ^^

I don't know if I'll receive many but I'm sure to send lots

Well, I am just recovering from a long and bad flu but feel better and better each day. I am working atm on so many projects ! First cover artwork of the year has been done for spanish band Desertica, I will start soon the cover of Epysode II (superband by Samuel Arkan including the guys of Symphony X, DGM and Pain of Salvation), as well as the EP of a great great dutch gothic rock band. I also just completed a book cover for a french author, and then will start nothing less than 3 book covers for Les Editions du Riez...And many suprises will be revealed in time ^^

Take care

Alex

Hello ^^

So let's announce this new and huge photomanip contest over at DA !
The contest is backed by #communityrelations with HUGE prizes and hosted by #CRPhotomanipulation

Here are the official news and rules taken from 's journal and article that you can find here [link]

EXTREME PHOTOMANIPULATION CONTEST : REBIRTH AND RENEWAL

What we mean by "Extreme" photomanipulation

You should reach beyond your comfort zone and create a deviation that is bold, unique, and better than you thought you could create. Try something new. Break the mold. You've got this!

We have HUGE prizes. So, we are expecting HUGE results.


Theme: Rebirth and Renewal

Our theme, Rebirth and Renewal, was suggested by administrators of #CRPhotomanipulation. You are hereby challenged to create a photomanipulation that shows rebirth and/or renewal. For example, it could show a transformation of sorts, being brought to life, or perhaps shedding the old to reveal something fresh and beautiful (or ugly!) beneath. Perhaps your transformation is into death, and you can show that. You should interpret what being reborn or renewed means to YOU and then depict it in a photomanipulation.

Time frame

The contest will be open for 2.5 months.

Contest opens: 15 January 2013
Contest closes: 1 April 2013, 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time (visit www.timeanddate.com to find out what time that is for you)


The Rules

Here are the rules in detail:

Your entry MUST be a PHOTOMANIPULATION. That means it involves 2 or more photographic elements that have been combined to create something new. It is absolutely fine to have photomanipulations that have been painted over (and thus may technically be Mixed Media). SINGLE photographs that have ONLY been brushed or textured will not qualify. There must be at least 2 photographic elements. If you are in doubt, please check with us!

No entries created before January 15, 2013 will be accepted. Entries must be new and specifically created for this competition.

Contest closes at 11:59 PM PST on April 1st. No late entries will be accepted.

*ALL* stock must be credited, including brushes. All stock must be from legitimate sources. If you don't know where the stock that was used to create your premade background came from, don't use it. If you don't know where the cutout stock came from, don't use it. We will decline all entries with questionable stock. If you don't know, ask. Direct links are NOT necessary, but they are always appreciated.

Collaborations are OK, but if a prize is won, that prize will be split evenly among collaborators. If you are submitting a collaboration, you only need to submit the work once.

You may enter up to TWO deviations, but you can only win once.

Please include a statement in your artist's comments that you have created the deviation for the Rebirth and Renewal Photomanipulation Competition. Please link to this blog.

There are special rules and requirements for some categories. Please carefully read the submission requirements below.


How do I submit?

There are three folders in #CRPhotomanipulation that are open for submission: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, and ADVANCED. You should choose which level you feel is most appropriate for your art and submit to that folder. There are special rules and requirements for some categories. Please read below to find out which one is best for your work! If you have questions, please ask.

Here is the rubric and rules for deciding where to submit:

BEGINNING ARTISTS must demonstrate knowledge of:

Cutting out stock properly
Arranging pieces to tell a story (effective composition)
Must use at least 2 tutorials (and cite them in artist's comments). They can be on or off of dA.

INTERMEDIATE ARTISTS must demonstrate knowledge of:

Composition
Color theory
Light and shadow
Proportions

ADVANCED ARTISTS must demonstrate mastery of:

Light and shadow
Composition
Blending (you can't tell it is made from different images)
Perspective
Flair (the "wow!" factor)
Must have at least one aspect that either (1) has a sense of movement, OR (2) defies the law(s) of physics (for example: defying gravity, energy being created or destroyed, etc.).


ALL ENTRIES will also be judged based on:

Impact
Storytelling (Is your image just a pretty picture, or does it tell a story?)
Creative interpretation of theme
Originality
Exceeding expectations (Is this a stand-out piece from your gallery?)

Submissions require one vote for approval. This is so that we can make sure they meet the contest rules; we are not screening for quality, etc.

To be clear, the admins of #CRPhotomanipulation will NOT move your deviation or choose the category to which it is submitted. That is entirely up to the artist. We reserve the right to suggest that a piece of art be submitted to a higher category-- for example, an advanced artist should not submit to the beginner category.


The Prizes

There will be one winner from each category. Each winner will receive:

5,000 (yes really) dA points from Community Relations and $Moonbeam13
1,000 points from ^SanguineVamp
500 points from *PerlaMarina
100 points from =PSHoudini
65 points from `J-u-d-a-s
Exclusive stock pack from =CelticStrm-Stock
Exclusive stock pack from ~10eke-stock
Exclusive stock pack from ^PirateLotus-Stock
Two prints of the winner's choice from =NiAnluain
Exclusive stock from =FairieGoodMother
dA features from ^SanguineVamp, *PerlaMarina, *Selunia and me
Feature on surrealpsd.com by `conzpiracy

We are still open to receiving prize donations! No donation is too small.


The judges will be :


For more info feel free to visit #CRPhotomanipulation

Good luck to all of you
Alex

Hello ^^

I just logged in and saw the many congrats under the Garden of Good and Evil...So a big big thank you to *DemonikaDemise and ^Aeirmid for the DD !



This really means a lot to me for this artwork is a very significant one, I did it after a long break from doing personal artwork and it symbolizes the brand new start that I want to take for my art,

Once again thank you so much, it's a fantastic birthday present ^^

Take care
Alex

Artpack giveaway on my FB fanpage !



From today until  the 25th of December, try your luck to grab an artpack including a signed art print and a greeting card by Ravendusk Design ^^

Click here to enter

Good luck to all of you !
Alexandra


Ravendusk Design

Be quick to grab a signed photoprint on my facebook fanpage

Hurry up ! Contests end tonight 6 pm and winner will be randomly chosen just afterwards !


Alexandra

My fellow deviants and friends,

I hope you're all doing fine ! I wanted to thank you warmly for the feedback on my newest artwork featuring the lovely and ever inspiring `faestock. This is really appreciated, even more since I am no longer the very active deviant I used to be. So a big to all of you for not forgetting me

Well I also wanted to share the great news of my collaboration with Melissa Ferlaak (former Visions of Atlantis, Echoterra, Aesma Daeva) with you. Melissa asked me to create the logo of her new band Plague of Stars[link], and it's now visible on her page and mine.
So go and give her support for her new musical endeavour Plague of Stars will be a female fronted death/doom project. Last but not least *gogomelone has been in charge of the beautiful and eerie cover art ! So don't miss it ^^

Ok, I will have many new artworks available in a few days, especially book covers and two of my artworks will be used as cd art for metal bands, so I will announce this on time on my Facebook Fanpage
Feel free to follow me there if you haven't already, your support means the world to me

Take Care

A.

Hi folks,

It's been a while since my last entry and since I got a peaceful day off today, I can sit down, stop for a while and take the time to share some thoughts with you.

October's not even over but to me 2012 is quickly drawing to its close, and I feel like giving a slight glance into the rearviewmirror. I started the year with the ferm intention of doing more personal art and the least I can say is that I (almost) failed. I really feel that is the price to pay when you're a professional artist, I mean, being commissioned all the time, rushing to finish before deadlines, all of this has to impact on something, and since I want to keep some time off the comp, personal art is a bit let aside. First half of the year was terrible for I got absolutely no time for anything, it was all about rushing, doing multiple tasks at the same time, organizing two art shows (Bordeaux and Paris), and this led me to questioning the importance of everything Ravendusk Design-related.
Anyway, I finally managed to take a good summer break, and went back on trail with a better way to plan my everyday life. Combining a full-time job with Ravendusk Design is tough, and this is where the things hurt the most.

Well, since September things are back to "normal", most of the art I did early 2012 is now released (Carcariass, Solisia, Dark Horizon, Nuit, Des filles et des Riffs vol3, Seed of Sadness...) and many new great collabs will be available soon/early 2013 (2 book covers, and 5 to 6 cd covers). I won't complain for sure, and am always delighted to start new collaborations. By the way I would like to give a big up and many thanks to all the stockers that offered me their images for commercial use, you guys just rock

When it comes to DA I am ALWAYS there, I connect every day and try to be active as much as I can. Whatever may happen it will still be THE place for me, and the sole place where I always submit my personal artwork first. However I hardly submit commissioned art over here so if you're interested in what I do for the music industry, feel free to add me on FB ([link] and on twitter [link] where I share all my info and news.

I think that's all for now,
Much love


2012 Highlights



Cover artwork

Ravendusk Design is Alexandra V Bach's graphic design studio specialized in cd and books artworks.

As an experienced and versatile graphic artist who collaborated with numerous bands worldwide, I can propose you a unique artwork that'll fit your upcoming release : feel free to contact me anytime at alexandra@ravendusk.com for availability, delays and rates.

Cd cover artist for : Kamelot, Adagio, Aesma Daeva, Operatika, Further Dimension, Alkemyst, Solisia, Wykked Wytch, Soul Secret, Nuit...

Book Cover artist for : New York Times bestseller Shalador's Lady, The Shadow Queen, Twilight's Dawn & Pillars of the World by Anne Bishop at Saida de Emergencia and Les Anges de l'Ombre by Malaika Macumi for Les Editions du Petit Caveau

Labels & Misc : XIII Bis Records, Season of Mist, Brennus Music, Listenable Rec., Garmonbozia, Gomorah Records, Galileo Records, and many more.

Featured into : Hard Rock Magazine (France), Elegy Iberica (cover), Terrorizer Mag, PSD Mag, Nuclear Blast, Les Soupirs de Ligeia...


My official domain : Ravendusk.com [link]

My FB account : [link]


Alexandra

Hi fellow deviants,

I have had the pleasure to answer ^Aeirmid questions for her news article titled Voices of Experience, along with artists such as *MarcelaBolivar `J-u-d-a-s `AutumnsGoddess *FrozenStarRo `IdaLarsenArt and `vacuumslayer


Please read the following article to share our insight on the photomanip community as well as our experience here and some tips for beginners


Photomanipulation: Voices of ExperienceHello, deviantART!
As the Community Volunteer for Photomanipulation, it will be my honor over the coming months to share the community I serve with you all and to show you the vast diversity, expertise, and creativity that defines us as artists.
Tonight I wanted to share some voices of experience with you all. The individuals I have chosen to interview for this piece have all been a part dA for at least five years. They have all been leaders in the photomanipulation community by setting high standards of quality through their exquisite works, by being involved in the community, and by setting a positive example for us all to admire.
These artists are:
:iconautumnsgoddess: `AutumnsGoddess      
:icondecrepitude: *MarcelaBolivar
:iconfrozenstarro: *FrozenStarRo                     
:iconj-u-d-a-s: `J-u-d-a-s     

                
Thanks again Jade for letting me part of this great article,

Take care ^^


Alex

Bonjour à tous,

Voici plus d'informations au sujet de ma prochaine exposition à Paris.

LIVARKAHIL propose une release party inédite pour son Ep "Wrath of God" !

En effet le groupe de death metal parisien a décidé d'associer d'autres artistes à cet
événement, qui s'intitulera "ARTS & RELIGION".

Le concept du groupe étant basé sur la religion, LIVARKAHIL veut ainsi proposer au public un voyage sur ce thème, vu sous différents angles artistiques, ceux de :
- METASTAZIS (graphiste) qui a notamment collaboré avec WATAIN, MORBID ANGEL et PARADISE LOST
- RAVENDUSK (graphiste) connue pour ses réalisations exceptionnelles pour KAMELOT et beaucoup d'autres.
- JULIEN ETIENNE (photographe) qui s'est fait remarquer grâce à son travail pour SHINING, TAAKE, LIVARKAHIL...
- MTX (photographe) qui a travaillé avec AOSOTH, VI, LIVARKAHIL ou encore KRONOS
et SLO (illustrateur) qui s'est fait connaître grâce au blog METALMANIAX et la BD du même nom

Tous ces artistes vous donnent rendez-vous le 31 MAI à partir de 20h30 à la CANTADA // Paris (FR)



Venez nombreux !

Alexandra

Hi guys

A quick update to let you know about my upcoming art show in Paris !

I will display some of my darkest artwork (and be present) during Art&Religion show (Livarkahil's EP Release Party) in La Cantada, Paris on the 31st of May, along with artists such as Metastazis, Julien Etienne and many more. Be there !

More info, fb event & show flyer to come soon


Alex

Hi guys,

So the opening reception of my art show in Bordeaux happened last night, and here are a couple of pictures for you :



Full album is available on my fb page [link]

I am darn exhausted but happy, for this was a really good time, the attendance was awesome ( approx. 100 people), everything went very fine, even the interview for regional newspaper Sud Ouest (omg I was so nervous answering the journalist's questions ! ^^) Anyway, I met great people, folks that follow me on DA or on FB, and my work received much praise, which made me really happy !!

Thanks to Jessica for hosting the event and to all who attended a big big thank you

Stay tuned for upcoming art shows very soon !!!

Much Love
Alex

Je suis très heureuse de vous annoncer la tenue de ma prochaine exposition à Bordeaux, du 22 Mars au 30 Juin 2012, à la boutique Le Bois Dormant (73 rue des Remparts, 33000 Bordeaux).

Le vernissage aura lieu le 22 Mars dès 19h30 lors de la Eat Me, Drink Me, Tea Time Party [link]

Voici l'affiche de l'exposition :

:thumb284996437:

Venez nombreux ^^

Alexandra


Journal entry in french only for I suppose international deviants won't attend : but don't worry I'll take tons of pictures