Makeup & Concept: Casey Trujillo
Photo cred.: Casey Trujillo
Model: Casey Trujillo
2019
Painting Planets Series: Venus
Named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, Venus is our 2nd planet from the sun and brightest natural object in the sky, besides the moon. With an atmosphere of 97% carbon dioxide, this planet is the hottest in the solar system with an average surface temperature of roughly 900 F or 465 C. Curiously, one day on Venus (243 Earth days) is longer than its year (225 Earth days). Many scientists believe this planet contained a large quantity of water billions of years ago. However, a runaway greenhouse effect boiled the water off of its surface.
Venus is the ruler of Libra and Taurus in Astrology. This planet is all about pleasure, governing our senses and inner desires. Venus represents love, beauty, relationships, money, art and fashion.