Neurotic Owl

flapping vaguely downward through clouds of uncertainty on wings of existential dread

Author Archives: naralesser

A Soothsayer for your Saturday.

I found my camera, so I thought you guys might like to see one of the more. . . umm. . . interesting items I built for the Shakespeare Festival … Continue reading →

August 17, 2013 · Leave a comment

I should illustrate children’s books. Ideally, ones that involve axes.

So I was at my parents’ house, taking advantage of their washing machine and cable and adorable kitties and watching the cooking channel with my dad, because that is a … Continue reading →

August 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

Does anyone else refer to kneading as ‘making biscuits’?

Seriously, I just heard that phrase this summer, and it’s both charming and baffling.  It’s a lovely bit of imagery, but it seems like a thing you say once — … Continue reading →

August 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

I really should have published this one while A&C was still running.

Better late than never to rip off a Joss Whedon quote, though, right?  This one really only makes sense if you saw our design, but if it helps you picture … Continue reading →

August 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Rosie the Ottererererer

Don’t be fooled by her love of glitter and crocheting and bouffant wigs — Manic Pixie Otter can sink a mean rivet. Also, vote!

August 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

Don’t worry, it’s just a red hanky.

Oh, theatre deaths.  I ended up skipping A&C the other night because it was raining, the people who were meeting me to see it cancelled, and I’ve seen it PLENTY … Continue reading →

August 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

No big story here. I just like picturing an otter sock hop.

Of course she has an owl skirt.  Of.  Course. And yes, I realize she’s not wearing socks.  She’s a rebel with uncovered paws. In other news, I simply can’t decide, … Continue reading →

August 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

Saturday! In which I say some stuff about a book.

So, I was going to show you these really cute plus-size pinup paper dolls I’m working on, but I’m liking them enough that I’m going to submit them to a … Continue reading →

August 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Shakespeare: now with more waders.

In exceedingly related news, I’m meeting friends tonight to watch As You Like It and picnic on the hill.  Of course, we would never do something as silly as an … Continue reading →

August 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

I was super extra triple frustrated when I did this one.

This actually had two followups — ‘has to do everything himself’ and ‘needs a sleeping bag day’, but obviously I’m not worried about publishing in order.  I’m just saying, when … Continue reading →

August 8, 2013 · Leave a comment