I know it's not perfect, but after much work, experimentation (LOTS of experimentation), and discards, I finally have a finished piece of my personal avatar after not having one for so long. There is much to improve, but after putting the last touches, it felt complete, so I'm happy with it.

Digitally painted in photoshop.

P.S. - Hair is hard. Mountains are annoying. Clouds were annoying until I found one good reference picture. Fire is hard.