Neurotic Owl

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

Author Archives: naralesser

Tarot #7, The Chariot

This was one of the easier decisions I’ve made — while it might seem odd to pick Neurotic Owl for a card about strength and determination and bravery, he’s the … Continue reading

February 3, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tarot #6, The Lovers

I’m anticipating some sort of backlash about replacing Adam & Eve with same-sex penguins — not because I think you guys are bigoted douchebags, but because you could conceivably argue … Continue reading

February 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

And then I tried to sell you stuff.

I just uploaded two VERY different designs to TeePublic, so there’s that.  They’re both on sale for $14 for the first 72 hours. Also, I will definitely be showing y’all … Continue reading

February 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

I’ve got nothing today. Like, nothing nothing.

It’s been a while since I pimped out my cat for your amusement, right? There.  I’ve done my duty by the internet with random cat pictures.  I feel better.

January 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tarot #5, The Hierophant

I’ll likely redo the lettering on this one, though it may take a while to get to it.  Actually, it may take a while to get to several things — … Continue reading

January 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tarot #4, The Emperor. I’m being awfully creative with these titles.

For the record, I’m trying to keep the titles easily searchable in case someone wants that.  I’m also using a useful tag for once, instead of my usual whimsical disregard … Continue reading

January 28, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tarot #3, The Empress.

Of course she’s a cat. P.S. – I almost forgot!  I made a Valentine’s card, if you’re in that tiny slice of the Venn diagram of people who actually buy … Continue reading

January 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tarot #2, The High Priestess, AKA I have to draw what?!?!?

This is the one where things start to really change, because I had forgotten the immense amount of Jewish and Christian iconography in these card, and I’m not comfortable with … Continue reading

January 26, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tarot #2: The Magician.

By the way, did I mention that these are based on the Rider-Waite tarot deck?  It’s the one I know best, it’s full of lovely visual symbolism, and it’s public … Continue reading

January 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

For real this time, we’re starting the Tarot.

Again, the temptation to title it ‘The Fowl’ was strong, but my desire to not have to figure out a pun for every card was stronger.

January 22, 2015 · Leave a comment