It's understandable, it really feels like the past few years have been rough all over. I suppose from my view, it's the act of making, sharing stories, and ideas that give art importance, and why AI generation will never compare. It can never tell anyone what it liked doing, what it wished it could do better, sharing ideas can't excite it and spark discussion. I'd like to think that the model itself is already unsustainable, with articles discussing how AI can't deliver what it's being marketed as. I may not be the best person to ask since I withdraw periodically myself, but regardless of how long it has been, it's still good to hear you're out there.

I really appreciate your comment. I think in all the random things I've read throughout social media regarding AI over the last couple years now (and I've lurked way too much on it all), I can't recall having seen anyone say it quite like that. I mean it's obvious, sure, but your words said it all so specifically that it put a smile on my face all the same. So I thank you very much for that.

It's hard when you see so many of the general public either not caring or actively defending it. I mean we all pretty much knew that the average individual didn't think much of art, or that big corpos could care less about the aritsts they hire, but seeing it in droves and witnessing so many artists in the industry losing their jobs, or how younger/inexperienced artists keep defending it as a legitimate reference tool, so many musicians and authors using it as covers, or thinking about how we can't just freely enjoy anything anymore without wondering if or how much AI was involved in its creation... and of course that mass theft of it all... with no consequences in sight.. it's been a lot to navigate, to say the least..

I think I just need to remind myself that there very much are still so many people out there that genuinely love the process and sharing their creations with others. And that no matter where I go on the internet, from YT or Twitter, Reddit, Etc, I see people calling out AI bs. Even if it might not result in anything, at the very least there are a lot of people not willing to ignore it.

I for one am happy to see you remain among us. Even given the lack of updates EUtS remains firm in memory, proving your work has a lingering quality to it that few things have.

It truly means a lot that you feel that way. I am honored to know my work has had such meaning and lasting affect for yourself and others, and thank you so much for telling me so and for still being here even when updates have been so few and far between as of late.. ;__;

Hey I remember your alien fella fondly! Sorry you’re not feeling good, there’s still tons of value in sharing and creating with folks. I’m not the most chatty because I’m managing a lot of comic stuff these days but feel free to hit me up

Aww, heh, I'm very glad to know that you do! I'm certainly trying to gain that spirit back after watching all this bad unfold over the last couple years now.. but I appreciate it! I know how our work can keep us super busy!

I've missed seeing new stuff from you. Especially "Everything Under the Stars"...

It means so much that you feel that way. ;__; I hope I can have something new to share soon. I keep jumping around on a lot of different projects to try and light the flame again, even rummaged through my old EUTS WIP folder and started cleaning a few drawings up. I'll probably feel comfortable sharing it over on my Discord once I finalize it.

Of course I remember you, and miss your amazing creative work. I am happy to see you're still here, and certainly can understand needing to take time to get things sorted. The important thing is making sure to take care of yourself, and find a good place that works for you to foster that creative spark. I'll always be looking forward to whatever you have in the works. Wishing you the best, dear Lady. ^v^

It's great to hear from you again, Aidan! I think you've completely migrated off twitter now these days?

I'm certainly trying to motivate myself again. I think I've been doom scrolling way too much so seeing all the constant bad has been of no help. So I'm hoping I can find more positive interactions via creating a small Discord community. It's worth a shot, at least! Either way, thank you so much and I hope to be able to share stuff again, too! I'm glad you're still here! ❤️

Great to hear from you too.
I am still trying to be on Twitter less, and other places more. Kinda hard to do, but hoping things get easier as other sites get better.

And yeah, hopefully a Discord, or other such smaller circle, could help a lot in fostering some positive and supportive environment. Need to try and get a bit more on that site, myself. But in either case, wishing you the best of luck, my friend. ^v^

Hey! I just logged in and saw your journal. It's been so long, I'm sorry to hear you're in a rut. If you did start up a discord, I'd absolutely check in (if invited of course). I would love to catch up - and I do miss your work, especially EUTS! But I'm just glad to hear from you at all. Thinking of you.

Hey Horalyun! It's so good to hear from you, too! It's been a long time! I can relate too as I haven't been logging into places much lately either with everything going on... But of course I'd invite you! I miss chatting with you!

I'll probably do a soft launch of it first and have friends come in to make sure I didn't screw anything up before going more public. If you're still interested and around, just let me know and I'll shoot you a private message. ❤

Aw, I miss chatting with you too! I'm absolutely interested, let me know if/when you do. It would be great to catch up after so long <3

I always loved your art and the stories you write through them. Hopefully you've been alright.

Definitely trying to be. Hope you've been doing alright yourself, and thank you. I'm very grateful to know you've enjoyed them. ❤

I've been hanging in there. Things have been tough, but I'm taking it one day at a time. I've always enjoyed your art and hope to see more, maybe commission someday. 💙

I can empathize on how draining life gets, and then how difficult finding the motivation to do things (even if you know they bring you joy) can become. Really glad to hear you're still out there and making art, even if less frequently than in the past. I know this update was 4 months back, and I hope you're still hanging in there.

If you do wind up throwing a Discord spot together I will happily put aside my dislike of that program and see you and everyone else there. Honestly, this far out in the wake of tumblr's destruction I've never again felt the sense of community that I experienced there. If there's even a small chance to reinvigorate a sliver of that I think it's oh so worth it.


And as an aside:

No matter what happens with your art and story projects going forward, I just want you to know what absolute joy your EUtS project has brought to my life. Even if you never post another bit of it, I'm so grateful to have gotten to experience what you've shared with us so far. Your style and the energy you bring to life through your work is very unique in the best of ways and unforgettable.

Wishing you all the very best!

It's nice to hear from you again and thank you, I've been doing my best all things considering. Hopefully you've been able to do the same.

And I absolutely agree. I'm hopeful to form that close knit community again where everyone can hang out, share their passions and projects, and just feel safe and comfortable. I'm sorry to hear your dislike for Discord, I'm not overly familiar with any issues they might have gotten themselves into, but hopefully it can be a good place to hang out all the same.

Reading your words truly warms my heart.. when it's been such a long time I've been away and real life knocks you down so much, it's sometimes hard to remember that there's actually people out there that liked what I did, and it really does mean a lot.. thank you for taking the time to tell me how you feel. I'm so happy to know what it has meant to you and I hope my future submissions for both EUTS and perhaps my other projects can continue to bring you that same joy.