This is my take on the royal portrait of Fire Lord Zuko. Since the rest of the portraits in the hall seem to be highly symbolic, I tried to make everything I put in the picture count for something.
Zuko holds two censers of fire, red on his right and blue on his left. This illustrates Zuko's dual nature, the choices he's made, and the balance he creates in his life and the world.
His sash represents the harmony of all four elements; Water, Earth, Air and Fire. Zuko is the first Fire Lord in several generations who appreciates the usefulness and fellowship of all four elements together, courtesy of his Uncle Iroh.
The lotuses represent peace, and Zuko's search for his own knowledge and truth, and his association with the Order of the White Lotus. He may not be a member yet, but I don't doubt that he would eventually become one.
SO glad to be done with this one, as my hand is quite tired of drawing fire!!
Nice...very nice...I like your symbolism and the colours...I probably wouldn't have made him look so stern, but ALL the portraits seem to looks like that...
x o x Duuude, this is magnificent. I love all the symbolism and I'm happy I can understand all of it. You got the style of those paintings down perfectly, way to go! I love the the lily pads of fi-yah, and all the beautiful colors. <3 Also, I had no idea you liked avatar, why can't we convince Kimi to love it? D:,
Wow. Amazing. Beautifully rendered and rich in symbolism. I love that there is so much blue in it. The eclipse/halo, the lotuses ... every single element tells the story. I love it!
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Also, I had no idea you liked avatar, why can't we convince Kimi to love it? D:,
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Beautifully rendered and rich in symbolism.
I love that there is so much blue in it.
The eclipse/halo, the lotuses ... every single element tells the story.
I love it!
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Thank you by the way. :3
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v w v No problemo.
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*whispers* It's now part of my screensaver...that's were all my favourite fanarts go
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nice work!
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