Neurotic Owl

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

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Tarot! And a sukkah! Four of wands.

Because I’m sorry, that is clearly a sukkah, with or without walls.  Which is fine — lots of cultures have a similar sort of harvest festival, so I’m not feeling … Continue reading

March 5, 2015 · 2 Comments

Tarot #21, The World.

This should technically be a female central figure, but I couldn’t see concluding the Major Arcana of the Neurotic Owl tarot without featuring Neurotic Owl, and he’s always been a … Continue reading

February 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tarot #19, The Sun.

Drawing horsies is fun.  I should do that more.  I wonder what Steve’s been up to lately. . .  

February 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tarot #17, The Star.

My characters have unfortunately stubby arms, so you’re going to have to accept an otter with a prehensile tail.  She’s just that talented.

February 20, 2015 · Leave a comment

Introducing Director Ferret, who’s probably going to become directING ferret.

‘Make love to the camera’ was a mistake.  Now the camera’s all sticky.  (From being licked, don’t be gross.  Manic Pixie Otter LOVES to lick inaproppriate objects — doesn’t she, … Continue reading

February 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tarot #13, Death. AKA why I’m probably on a watch list somewhere.

Because you can add ‘cat skull’ to my recent search history, along with a bunch of other weird shit, and there are a surprising number of babies/children with ridiculous mustaches … Continue reading

February 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

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

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 #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