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Avatar done by @phylolint.bsky.social Sprite artist, cartoonist, and animator. Currently working on Annalynn MD πŸ’ŠπŸ©Ί https://store.steampowered.com/app/3732670/Annalynn_MD/

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It's a sequence that's always in the back of my mind, and it always astounds me when I read it again.

08.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A traditionally drawn panel from Hello from Halo Head. It features Achilles being lifted up by Ares.

A traditionally drawn panel from Hello from Halo Head. It features Achilles being lifted up by Ares.

Making these panels traditionally was oh so genius, because the audience is looking at Achilles' scarily accurate retelling of events.

He already quotes conversations verbatim, so I can imagine that this is how he visually recalls events too! Illustrating them all in his fucked up little head...

08.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 77 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

God I love that they're rekindling their friendship at the tree their S was carved into...

07.03.2026 03:36 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's the fact that nearly everyone on Halo Head is watching is what gets me.

04.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Mars is performing a one-handed handstand on top of a rock, with her right hand behind her back. Achilles watches from a distance.

Mars: WAIT, WHY THE FUCK AM I DOING THIS!?

Achilles: She suggested the idea!

Chloe, who was there to the left of Achilles the whole time: hey.

Mars: Shoulda FUCKIN' known...

Chloe: You look funny when you handstand, gotta admit.

Mars: Handstand my BALLS, bitch!

Mars is performing a one-handed handstand on top of a rock, with her right hand behind her back. Achilles watches from a distance. Mars: WAIT, WHY THE FUCK AM I DOING THIS!? Achilles: She suggested the idea! Chloe, who was there to the left of Achilles the whole time: hey. Mars: Shoulda FUCKIN' known... Chloe: You look funny when you handstand, gotta admit. Mars: Handstand my BALLS, bitch!

Achilles, shocked but curious: Wait, d-does she really have ba-

Chloe, quickly chiming in: yeah.

Mars: NO!!

Achilles, shocked but curious: Wait, d-does she really have ba- Chloe, quickly chiming in: yeah. Mars: NO!!

#hellofromhalohead was doodling and this wormed its way into my brain and onto the page

25.02.2026 22:44 πŸ‘ 133 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

LMAO amazing comic, Nerb

27.02.2026 01:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I don't know what possessed me to make this
#kirby

26.02.2026 03:04 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Will there be free refreshments? πŸ‘€

26.02.2026 22:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Start diggin' in yo eye, twin.

26.02.2026 19:22 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Who's to say?

Also, girls could have balls......

26.02.2026 00:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Better choice than me. I want Achilles. πŸ˜” πŸ’”

26.02.2026 00:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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HELLO FROM HALO HEAD HFHH is an irreverent, allegorical comedy that explores the multitudes of a person's response to trauma. i call it a β€œtraumedy” ;)

But yes, please give this webcomic a read, I beg of you.
Obtain my brainworm.

halo-head.com/comic/welcom...

25.02.2026 22:59 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Mars is performing a one-handed handstand on top of a rock, with her right hand behind her back. Achilles watches from a distance.

Mars: WAIT, WHY THE FUCK AM I DOING THIS!?

Achilles: She suggested the idea!

Chloe, who was there to the left of Achilles the whole time: hey.

Mars: Shoulda FUCKIN' known...

Chloe: You look funny when you handstand, gotta admit.

Mars: Handstand my BALLS, bitch!

Mars is performing a one-handed handstand on top of a rock, with her right hand behind her back. Achilles watches from a distance. Mars: WAIT, WHY THE FUCK AM I DOING THIS!? Achilles: She suggested the idea! Chloe, who was there to the left of Achilles the whole time: hey. Mars: Shoulda FUCKIN' known... Chloe: You look funny when you handstand, gotta admit. Mars: Handstand my BALLS, bitch!

Achilles, shocked but curious: Wait, d-does she really have ba-

Chloe, quickly chiming in: yeah.

Mars: NO!!

Achilles, shocked but curious: Wait, d-does she really have ba- Chloe, quickly chiming in: yeah. Mars: NO!!

#hellofromhalohead was doodling and this wormed its way into my brain and onto the page

25.02.2026 22:44 πŸ‘ 133 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Cartoon dogs smiling like actual dogs. The dogs are, from left to right, Sam (Sam & Max), Pepper (Hello from Halo Head), and Isabelle (Animal Crossing).

At the top-left corner, Chloe (Hello from Halo Head) is looking at Pepper smiling from a distance, and says that he is "sure as fuck not a looker when he smiles..."

Cartoon dogs smiling like actual dogs. The dogs are, from left to right, Sam (Sam & Max), Pepper (Hello from Halo Head), and Isabelle (Animal Crossing). At the top-left corner, Chloe (Hello from Halo Head) is looking at Pepper smiling from a distance, and says that he is "sure as fuck not a looker when he smiles..."

I am of the opinion that a cartoon dog would be greatly improved with a realistic dog smile.

24.02.2026 05:29 πŸ‘ 198 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
Cartoon dogs smiling like actual dogs. The dogs are, from left to right, Sam (Sam & Max), Pepper (Hello from Halo Head), and Isabelle (Animal Crossing).

At the top-left corner, Chloe (Hello from Halo Head) is looking at Pepper smiling from a distance, and says that he is "sure as fuck not a looker when he smiles..."

Cartoon dogs smiling like actual dogs. The dogs are, from left to right, Sam (Sam & Max), Pepper (Hello from Halo Head), and Isabelle (Animal Crossing). At the top-left corner, Chloe (Hello from Halo Head) is looking at Pepper smiling from a distance, and says that he is "sure as fuck not a looker when he smiles..."

I am of the opinion that a cartoon dog would be greatly improved with a realistic dog smile.

24.02.2026 05:29 πŸ‘ 198 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

No joke, these panels inspired me to go and make some real egg sandwiches the other day for lunch.

I'll never be able to make 'em like Pepper does, but I'll try to, dammit!!!

That and his omelettes... one day I'll try and make one just as meaty too.

23.02.2026 07:30 πŸ‘ 81 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No joke, these panels inspired me to go and make some real egg sandwiches the other day for lunch.

I'll never be able to make 'em like Pepper does, but I'll try to, dammit!!!

That and his omelettes... one day I'll try and make one just as meaty too.

23.02.2026 07:30 πŸ‘ 81 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

hi audino :)

16.02.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of the official Annalynn plushie with the following text-

Makeship | Cruise Elroy
GIVEAWAY
Annalynn Plushie

A photo of the official Annalynn plushie with the following text- Makeship | Cruise Elroy GIVEAWAY Annalynn Plushie

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - the Makeship campaign for the official Annalynn plushie is almost wrapped up, and we're doing a giveaway event!

For a chance to win 1 of 2 Annalynn plushies, follow both @cruiseelroy.bsky.social and @makeship.bsky.social, and repost this post!

Giveaway ends February 16th.

13.02.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 232 πŸ” 146 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 1
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11.02.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#deltarune these sons of bitches

08.02.2026 04:55 πŸ‘ 130 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
I drew Achilles (Hello from Halo Head) with a watermelon for a head. Sorry, not sorry.

I drew Achilles (Hello from Halo Head) with a watermelon for a head. Sorry, not sorry.

Achilles: "AREN'T YOU AT LEAST A *LITTLE* CURIOUS ABOUT TASTING ME?"

Mars: "I ALREADY ATE TODAY, SO UHHH... FUUUCK NO."

Achilles: "AREN'T YOU AT LEAST A *LITTLE* CURIOUS ABOUT TASTING ME?" Mars: "I ALREADY ATE TODAY, SO UHHH... FUUUCK NO."

I've been reading a little webcomic known as Hello from Halo Head by @batshaped.bsky.social since last week, and I'm super obsessed with it. Please give this webcomic as much love as possible, it's super fuckin' good...

So anyways, I turned Achilles' head into a watermelon. Sorry not sorry.

05.02.2026 00:51 πŸ‘ 144 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A greyscale illustration of Peachykeen (Hello from Halo Head). It's night time, and I suppose Peachy's feeling a little peckish (I don't really what she's doing, it just looked really cool to me when I drew it. Maybe she's just trying to freak people out again.).

A greyscale illustration of Peachykeen (Hello from Halo Head). It's night time, and I suppose Peachy's feeling a little peckish (I don't really what she's doing, it just looked really cool to me when I drew it. Maybe she's just trying to freak people out again.).

#hellofromhalohead Y'know what they say. All paths lead to you-know-who.

05.02.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 122 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

As much as she hates to admit it, she needs Achilles as much as he needs her...

06.02.2026 01:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A greyscale illustration of Peachykeen (Hello from Halo Head). It's night time, and I suppose Peachy's feeling a little peckish (I don't really what she's doing, it just looked really cool to me when I drew it. Maybe she's just trying to freak people out again.).

A greyscale illustration of Peachykeen (Hello from Halo Head). It's night time, and I suppose Peachy's feeling a little peckish (I don't really what she's doing, it just looked really cool to me when I drew it. Maybe she's just trying to freak people out again.).

#hellofromhalohead Y'know what they say. All paths lead to you-know-who.

05.02.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 122 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
I drew Achilles (Hello from Halo Head) with a watermelon for a head. Sorry, not sorry.

I drew Achilles (Hello from Halo Head) with a watermelon for a head. Sorry, not sorry.

Achilles: "AREN'T YOU AT LEAST A *LITTLE* CURIOUS ABOUT TASTING ME?"

Mars: "I ALREADY ATE TODAY, SO UHHH... FUUUCK NO."

Achilles: "AREN'T YOU AT LEAST A *LITTLE* CURIOUS ABOUT TASTING ME?" Mars: "I ALREADY ATE TODAY, SO UHHH... FUUUCK NO."

I've been reading a little webcomic known as Hello from Halo Head by @batshaped.bsky.social since last week, and I'm super obsessed with it. Please give this webcomic as much love as possible, it's super fuckin' good...

So anyways, I turned Achilles' head into a watermelon. Sorry not sorry.

05.02.2026 00:51 πŸ‘ 144 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - Annalynn MD is coming to Steam later this year with lots of new features! Check out its trailer here:

02.02.2026 18:13 πŸ‘ 661 πŸ” 255 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 4

Funny little bonus thing I did a bit before the trailer was done.

29.01.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 294 πŸ” 76 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 1
The bunny dude from Annalynn MD, alongside the art of them is a sprite of the bunny in the style of the 2021 Annalynn remake.

The bunny dude from Annalynn MD, alongside the art of them is a sprite of the bunny in the style of the 2021 Annalynn remake.

honestly it was inevitable that i had to draw the bunny dude from Annalynn MD! happy 5th anna-versary!!! @cruiseelroy.bsky.social #LNLArt #Annalynn #AnnalynnMD

30.01.2026 09:38 πŸ‘ 162 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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Last December, @cruiseelroy.bsky.social had came to me asking if I could help out on a more fleshed out version of Annalynn MD! I mostly handled this guy's sprites for the trailer. Without the help of both Cruise and @sparkbagart.com, my sprites would not have came out as good as they did!

29.01.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 142 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1