Neurotic Owl

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Author Archives: naralesser

Weeklyish thingy and another SPACE CAT.

I am also working on a realistic painting from this photo – I’m loving getting to play with both styles. Places to buy stuff! Did I miss something?  I think … Continue reading

March 5, 2024 · 1 Comment

Weeklyish thingy and hey, remember this embroidery project?

I won’t blame you if you don’t. I was rocking along on this having a splendid time and then a. I added a snake to one of the long boxes … Continue reading

February 27, 2024 · Leave a comment

Weeklyish thingy, another kitty, and some sewing!

First: I don’t think I’ve shown y’all this yet, it was a commission that was for a winter holiday gift and I wanted to wait long enough to be sure … Continue reading

February 19, 2024 · Leave a comment

Weeklyish thingy and a painting!

So one of the benefits of having a mother who’s hyper-social and a joiner is that she does things like getting me to join the Women’s Caucus for the Arts … Continue reading

February 12, 2024 · Leave a comment

Weeklyish thingy and playing with clay again!

Whoops, apparently I did NOT post this on Sunday. One more goofy cameo-style sculpey piece. If you’re curious, it’s mostly translucent marbleized with a VERY small amount of a peach … Continue reading

January 31, 2024 · 1 Comment

Weeklyish thingy and playing with clay!

Hiiiiii! I know, I skipped last week – I was very very tired last weekend which probably had to do with the fact that I started showing symptoms of a … Continue reading

January 22, 2024 · 1 Comment

Weeklyish thingy and who loves drawing vines? This bitch, apparently!

Viiiiiiiiiiiinessssssssss. *shakes out wrist* Also after trying a whole bitchload of different metallic paints over the years I can report back that Folk Art Treasure Gold metallic acrylic yields a true … Continue reading

December 31, 2023 · 2 Comments

A tale of two kitties (I’m your dad now).

Around me whoever tells a dad joke or pun most recently becomes my dad so sorry, either I’m my own dad now or I’m your dad. You’re doing great and I’m … Continue reading

December 28, 2023 · Leave a comment

Weeklyish thingy and what’s this? A cat portrait?!?!?

I hope y’all love cats because this trend shows no sign of stopping, although I do have some fun little Sculpey projects to show you AFTER they get gifted. I … Continue reading

December 26, 2023 · 2 Comments

Weeklyish thingy and same kitties, different style

If this drawing looks familiar it’s because I reused the drawing. When I started the realistic painting of these two I was working on my usual 9*12” paper, but as … Continue reading

December 16, 2023 · 1 Comment