Yes, i thought it was the same one at first too. Until i realized it wasn't completely comfortable with me yet. I am pretty sure the one from last year was a dude... since i know what to look for now! hahaha

Thanks for noticing the volume based on the tone and shade blending. That was one of my motives for not doing my normal process of pencil and ink and then color. I wanted to draw in color and not use lines as my main element. So, now color and shade will have to get most of the work done and maybe some fine details in ink at the very end. We shall see. Thanks for noticing my meticulous nature as well. It's a blessing and a curse!

I appreciate you man... Cheers bro!