I
believe this image had its roots in the wreaths on the
hula dancers' heads and associations from a Grail-hunt
book I had been reading set in the Hundred Years War with
all of its religious themes. The crown of thorns was modified
from stock clip-art. The heart began as a custom shape.
The flames are from an Eye-Candy filter. Various glows
and drop shadows were used to set the heart inside the
crown and above the section of dancer's skirt.