Honestly I'm sure most forum friends and WOE readers have simply moved on in life and changed a lot more than me, but it does still haunt me at times wondering how many people liked the old WOE and don't know it's still around. There've been so many opportunities to lose track of me since SJ died.

I don't usually do these prompt things, I just wanted an excuse to lament that I haven't drawn pink-iris Ixis in ages.

And for posterity I always like sharing a link to the previous pinned post:
bsky.app/profile/ethe...

(Also here are some new-ish character graphics I made for the primary protagonists of WOE last year:)

If any old fans or friends from SJ find me from any potential Twitter exodus; I'd love it if you gave WOE a fresh read. I've spent years fully remaking this relic with improved art and writing, a more mature Ixis and Reina, better pacing and consistency, etc.

I also occasionally post non-comic art and want to do more of that in 2026! I'm far from the best artist but I try to capture fun vibes and I'm hoping to work more on my fundamental skills as time goes on, (better late than never.)

Will I delete these later? Who knows! My mind is permanently stuck in limbo between wanting to embrace my earnest inner-20-year-old and just throw all my thoughts and feelings onto the internet vs. my inner gramps that wants to love and appreciate my privacy and stick to posting comics.

- Got to see a buddy of mine the other day that I hadn't hung out with in person in like 5-6 years and had a great time.
- Recently watched Dororo and had a blast, started Ultraman Orb and excited about that.
- I love my wife more and more every day, I'm the luckiest guy on Earth.

If breaking the 180-degree rule is sure to result in drawing the panel the way you want to then you must BREAK IT! Sun Tzu said that... And I think he knows a LIT-TLE bit more about comics than YOU DO, pal-