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Published: 2008-05-31 15:02:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 62924; Favourites: 1868; Downloads: 1585
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Any anti-Zutara flames, sarcasm, and poop will not be tolerated. I will not hold any discussions or flame wars about different couples. This deviation is for viewing pleasure, only.

"Dark" Avatar Series: Zutara

EDIT1:
After getting 3 hours of sleep, I added more lace trimming to Katara's dress and Zuko's sleeve. Also, the bow was a nice simplistic touch. I'm keeping Katara in light clothes because it's a great contrast to her dark skin like Zuko's clothes are a nice contrast to his light skin.

I hope they still look like Zuko and Katara.

How do you like your Zutara done? Answer at my poll: [link]

This was really inspired by Mike and Bryan's labeling of Zutara as "dark" and "intriguing" and this song: [link] (ending to Vampire Knight). Creepy and weird - but that's expected from MANA. (I'm still a fan of Yuuki/Kaname since 2006, btw *spoilers*!!!!!!!!onetheoryholdsthatKaname'sbodyisYuuki'srealbrotherandKanamehimselfisn'tYuuki'sbrother!!!!!!!!*spoilers* ). However, this isn't really as dark as I'd like. >_< Katara's messing up the mood with her white dress.

Katara's dress was supposed to be more of a Sweet Loli, but it's half-assed because I didn't want to bother with all their accessories. (NEEDS MORE LACE, DAMMIT! ) WHERE THE HELL IS HER OTHER ARM?!?!?!? ...Oh, there it is - hiding behind her skirt. Yes, I copped out of drawing her other arm because I got too sleepy. >_>

So, here you go. I had to take a break from doing my Zutara comic since that gets tedious real fast, and voi la! - instant Zutara goodness. Hope you guys like it! If not... then I'll have to try harder... *goes back to coloring the rest of the comic pages*

The watermark is there and it will stay like that for everything I do. I don't care if you won't watch/fav it because of that fact. If I spend so much time doing something with little sleep, I would be mad as hell to see someone steal it.



Time: 2 days (follow your emotions and you'll always find inspiration )
Background: Premade brushes found on Google
Original PSD file size: 117mb

As usual, I don't own ATLA, but I do own these fanarts. I have not slept for almost two days working on this. So, if you steal it, I will sic my zombie-like ass on you.

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Comments: 246

EnnaNyltiak [2008-06-01 16:28:58 +0000 UTC]

This is so neat -- I particularily like Zuko ... just something about his expression, I think. Great job.

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DmacKpt In reply to ??? [2008-06-01 15:53:44 +0000 UTC]

your work is amazing , fav !!

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XxShAtTeRgLaSs1919xX [2008-06-01 15:44:38 +0000 UTC]

wow. zuko looks.... *keels over and dies*. absolutely gorgeous

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bubbles123karate [2008-06-01 09:55:29 +0000 UTC]

0.0 so fav'd it isn't funny... it's so good it breaks my brain *bows to the mastah*

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jae-chan [2008-06-01 07:44:22 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, you managed to combine two things I love! Yes, the ending of vampire knights is deliciously creepy, and THAT BUNNY!! It gives my friend nightmares. But yeah, very nice picture, I love the expression on Zuko's face, and I really like your style. It's different, but it looks really good

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MartyBishop [2008-06-01 07:34:31 +0000 UTC]

Aawwww, this is so beautiful! I love their expressions

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traucer777 [2008-06-01 06:51:55 +0000 UTC]

have to say im not a Zutara fan BUT i must say YOU NAILED THE FACES!! they look like they are right out of the show!!!

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Sheikah-ness In reply to ??? [2008-06-01 04:26:38 +0000 UTC]

Prettyyyyy~ Zuko looks vry angry.

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FFgirl7 In reply to ??? [2008-06-01 03:06:18 +0000 UTC]

Love this picture! Subject(vampire-ish) goes well with Zutara.

I'm so very very tempted to read the Vampire Knight spoiler....so very very tempted....BUT I DON'T WANNA RUIN IT FOR MYSELF!....but I'm so very very tempted......lol

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paintedbluerose [2008-06-01 02:01:11 +0000 UTC]

I love it! Love her expression!

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nightdrive23 In reply to ??? [2008-06-01 00:29:05 +0000 UTC]

Even with THE GIANT WATERMARK (which I fully understand you needing, because your work is amazing and would totally be stolen) it is GEORGEOUS!

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Nandireya In reply to ??? [2008-06-01 00:24:51 +0000 UTC]

They both looked kind of ticked...especially Zuko (surprise, surprise)...I guess they want us to leave

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darkwarrior [2008-06-01 00:03:22 +0000 UTC]

Nice zutara artwork.

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kittyhina [2008-05-31 23:09:53 +0000 UTC]

Prettyful, simply prettyful. I love their outfits, especially Katara's. Also the eerie feeling one can get from looking at this.

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Random-Gal930 [2008-05-31 22:53:23 +0000 UTC]

Wow, it looks so great! It still reminds me of Katara and Zuko, don't worry.

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SgtHydra [2008-05-31 22:47:39 +0000 UTC]

Dang!

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dracori [2008-05-31 22:01:08 +0000 UTC]

Wow, it's so beautiful....*stares* They both look so smexy!

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DragonWarrior24 [2008-05-31 20:19:38 +0000 UTC]

awesome

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Pixie864 [2008-05-31 20:09:38 +0000 UTC]

AHH! I love this so much! The coloring, the poses, the expressions! And the COSTUMES! Wow! And I absolutely LOVE the background!

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MissMo3Rose [2008-05-31 20:05:36 +0000 UTC]

wow...I ttly love this~!!!
I love Katara's face in this picture, and her hair is very pretty. And Zuko as usual...VERY HAWT!!!
Awesome job on this ~

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CoppeliaD [2008-05-31 19:34:59 +0000 UTC]

Uwaaah its so amazing the mood of this piece. Also its inspired me to draw something for an original series I'm working on. That Zuko gives me shudders!

You shouldn't worry about Katara's white dress. With her expression it allows her to wear it and still fit into the "darkness"

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admiralteaspoon In reply to ??? [2008-05-31 19:25:59 +0000 UTC]

Oh, Also the 'hidden' arm appears to not be long sleeved like the other arm is, and is instead Katara's skin color. Just noticed.

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admiralteaspoon [2008-05-31 19:21:49 +0000 UTC]

Oooohh...how pretty! I like your style! The colors are very nice, but perhaps if you changed Katara's dress to black or midnight/navy blue you could make it look 'darker' as you originally intended?

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Bahamut285 [2008-05-31 19:12:01 +0000 UTC]

blargh this reminds me of first-season zuko *droools* I don't like Zutara that much but this picture is amazing <333

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GRAFFITIBALLS [2008-05-31 18:55:41 +0000 UTC]

that shit it hella ugly

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superstarseven In reply to GRAFFITIBALLS [2008-06-01 22:37:30 +0000 UTC]

Dude, stop being a spamming piece of garbage.
You're providing nothing useful.
I can't wait 'till they ban you from the site again.

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rashaka [2008-05-31 18:22:34 +0000 UTC]

I like your design, your coloring style, and the soft, bright lighting.

I don't care for the posing or the characterization of Zuko and Katara here (it looks OOC to me), but that's a personal preference.

Artistically, it's gorgeous.

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superstarseven In reply to ??? [2008-05-31 18:21:20 +0000 UTC]

Dude, instant fav.

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SeleneBlack646 In reply to ??? [2008-05-31 18:14:30 +0000 UTC]

I love the look on Katara's face and her hair....oh her hair. And the necklace. OMG I WANT ONE LIKE THAT. And Zuko looks sooooooooooooooooooooo hot it's really amazing. really.

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Reina-Kitsune In reply to ??? [2008-05-31 17:51:59 +0000 UTC]

Awesome ^^ I love Katara's expression

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beauty-of-latte In reply to ??? [2008-05-31 17:41:06 +0000 UTC]

OMG I LOVE IT!!! A little too dark for my taste, but the coloring and style is excellent.

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elionora In reply to ??? [2008-05-31 16:46:54 +0000 UTC]

omg zuko's look=luv! haha. and katara looks so pretty *o* you deserve praise! oh and the bg pwns! XD

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Linnzy In reply to ??? [2008-05-31 16:24:52 +0000 UTC]

OOooh...I love Zoukos expression!!

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shadowedstar213 In reply to ??? [2008-05-31 15:50:27 +0000 UTC]

awesomeness!

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Artxet In reply to ??? [2008-05-31 15:47:43 +0000 UTC]

Katara doesn't look too dark, but Zuko does, but he's Zuko, so nothing we can do about that. You made Zuko look like Gaston from Beauty and the Beast, I might add, [and laugh hysterically. ]

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pupstar42 [2008-05-31 15:44:09 +0000 UTC]

as soon as i saw this i was like VAMPIRE KNIGHT! lol im shocked you did this so well. I love the ending Still Doll I sing it all the time now...good job..

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Wolvenfire86 In reply to ??? [2008-05-31 15:25:39 +0000 UTC]

WOW! Katara looks great (drools). Zuko looks.....like he always does. Angry XD

This was cool. Good job.

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celarania [2008-05-31 15:21:23 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! You are spot on with Katara's dress being too light for the dark mood. I love the Victorian stylings on Katara's necklace! Also having the pillow have the Zutara emblem is too cute! This isn't so much as a criticism (I understand being tired!) but if you decide to redo the same thing later, it might help the darkness of the image by having Katara doing some instigating of her own, like having her hand on one of his leg in this one.

That being said, lovely image! And you're working on a Zutara comic? Tell me more!

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TwilightRose2 [2008-05-31 15:07:41 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome! Are you changing this into a comic or a story?

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Neurosylum In reply to TwilightRose2 [2008-05-31 15:09:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks This was just a break from my short Zutara comic (unrelated to this deviation).

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TwilightRose2 In reply to Neurosylum [2008-05-31 20:54:23 +0000 UTC]

Would you mind if I used it for a story?

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Neurosylum In reply to TwilightRose2 [2008-05-31 21:41:01 +0000 UTC]

wow, no, i don't mind, at all!

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TwilightRose2 In reply to Neurosylum [2008-05-31 22:03:38 +0000 UTC]

Really?! That's rad! Who else are you adding to this series?

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Neurosylum In reply to TwilightRose2 [2008-05-31 22:10:24 +0000 UTC]

I was going to do *GASP* Sokka and Azula! I swear, Bryke's comments have pushed me to the edge. And maybe Toph/Aang - I don't know. They're not really dark, and that's going to be a challenge.

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TwilightRose2 In reply to Neurosylum [2008-05-31 23:54:12 +0000 UTC]

Okay, awesome I'm already thinking up plots

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