Neurotic Owl

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

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Tiny ink dots, in my wine, make it taste like ink. . . never mind.

Although he is feeling a little scattered lately.  Ba-dum-ching. Seriously, brace yourselves — there’s a slew of art history-related owls a-comin’, because I am on a leetle bit of a … Continue reading

March 21, 2013 · Leave a comment

In a hideous dress, dyed shoes, and a floppy hat.

So here’s another chance to share random stories.  I’ve been trying for a while now to convince somebody to get married at Chuck-E Cheese’s, because I don’t know why.  Just … Continue reading

March 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

I know his leg is going the wrong direction, but that’s how his knees bend.

March 17, 2013 · Leave a comment

Saturday, take two: the actual post. Or possibly the bloodening.

  Greta: because what paper dolls really need is more wigs. For those who care, these were done entirely with watercolour and gouache, except for the pen outlines.  Sorry the … Continue reading

March 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

If you find charcoal drawings inaproppriate, you should really consider your life. Happy Saturday!

  I make odd choices at life drawing sessions.  Sometimes, I frame things strangely. Sometimes I have extra time at the end of the pose, so I draw feet. Sometimes … Continue reading

March 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

In which I post a little something special for this, my 50th post, and then wonder what I’m doing with my life.

Not really.  This blog brings me and all five of my readers a certain amount of joy, so yay blog.  Aaaanyway. . . He reminds me of the owl. What … Continue reading

March 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

In which Neurotic Owl pursues the arts, and the arts pursue someone else.

. . . and finds out he’s 6 months too late.  Aww.  Still, who doesn’t love Wales in February? Just kidding, I’d love Wales anytime.  Anyone want to send me … Continue reading

February 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

And the first SCAer to critique his authenticity will make him cry. Or get the shiv, whatever.

In fact, this is heavily based on a gorgeous piece a friend of mine recently made for her husband.  I should have gotten a copy of the picture from her, … Continue reading

February 27, 2013 · 2 Comments

He also wanted me to ask if you like him. Check yes or no.

February 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

This seemed like a Sunday kind of thing. (See? I know what day it is!)

. . . and was never heard from again.  For decades he wandered lost, subsisting on Swedish meatballs and lingonberry soda, praying for a Sherpa to show him the way … Continue reading

February 24, 2013 · 3 Comments