Fire Lord Zuko

EDIT 2: Since it's now come to my attention that, in fact, no one had stolen this image, fullview and downloads are now re-enabled. Enjoy!

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!!