The Lippizaner represents Ouranos, third of the gas giants and first of the ice giants. Named for the the primordial Greek god of the sky and heavens, its name is sometimes Latinized as Uranus. Ouranos was the father of Cronus (Saturn) and the grandfather of Zeus (Jupiter). The symbol for Ouranos can be found in the upper-left corner, while the angular chevron and triangular patterns represent the water, ammonia and methane crystals prevalent in its upper atmosphere.

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Black ink, colored pencil, silver paint pen.

I chose to use the Greek spelling because I think it looks better. :P

This picture had the distinction of going to voice auction at MFF, during which I got to hear Uncle Kage trip over a pronunciation for the first time… ever. o.O Sorry, Kage!

Available as a print here: http://www.deviantart.com/print/34656275/