Alrighty, this is my entry in the New York Anime Festival Mascot contest (thats a mouthful o.o)
I think its ok, but I screwed up the checker pattern >__< Long story, dont ask.
Thought process behind the picture: To me, New York is a city of creativity and inspiration. Music is a very big source of insperation for me, ergo the line of music^^ New York hosts many musics fests, concerts, etc. And anime and music go hand in hand, cause honestly, whats a good anime without good music?
The flame in his hand represents creativity...he's a musician, so little notes of music are being emmited from his flame...am I making any sense??? *sigh*

I like his hair...its purple :D lolz