Neurotic Owl

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

Author Archives: naralesser

Tarot #10, Wheel of Fortune.

I resisted the urge to have a sequin-gown-clad MPO spinning the wheel.  I think you should be proud of me. Also, this card kicked my ass.  Again with the really … Continue reading

February 9, 2015 · Leave a comment

Sometimes I think ‘walking on eggshells’ isn’t clear enough to everybody.

Because if you’ve never lived in a situation where you had to constantly be monitoring another person, making sure you weren’t sitting in the wrong spot, or walking around too … Continue reading

February 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tarot #9, The Hermit.

There were really no hard choices with this one.  Who else would be the hermit if not Hypersensitive Fox?  (About whom, more tomorrow.)

February 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tarot #8, Strength

So I’ve changed things again — in the Rider-Waite deck, the figure is holding the lion’s mouth shut rather than riding him, although she does ride the lion in other … Continue reading

February 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

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