Neurotic Owl

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

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OK, I lied. I’m going to show you my favourite Modigliani because PRETTY.

Of course, Modigliani did soooooo many reclining nudes that I can’t possibly tell you how I picked a favourite, but this is it.   I know her when I see her, … Continue reading

August 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Notice how I’m not linking to pictures of the artist’s work? That’s your job.

It’s the teacher in me, I’m afraid, although I’m sure you’ve all seen at least one Claes Oldenburg.  (OK, honestly, it’s just really hard to add pictures I don’t already … Continue reading

August 29, 2013 · Leave a comment

Art owls! Huzzah!

Since I mentioned the Turrell exhibit yesterday (and, I think, misspelled his name), I thought we’d start with this one. Also, another favourite poem for you:   Nobody heard him, … Continue reading

August 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

Last of the Summer Whine

OK, that title only makes sense if you watch far too many Britcoms.  Still, this is indeed the last of the three drawings that happened the day I discovered that … Continue reading

August 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

No big story here. I just like picturing an otter sock hop.

Of course she has an owl skirt.  Of.  Course. And yes, I realize she’s not wearing socks.  She’s a rebel with uncovered paws. In other news, I simply can’t decide, … Continue reading

August 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

Teehee. Poop.

It doesn’t matter how many times I sit through Antony and Cleopatra, or how well I know my Shakespeare, or, indeed, my basic nautical terms.  I will never not giggle … Continue reading

August 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

RIP, my little friend.

All I have to say is that everything I dye at work right now has to be done twice because I’m working in ridiculous conditions with shitty equipment and no … Continue reading

July 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

And he has wings of blue.

As am I — in fact, as of either tomorrow or Friday, I’m dyeing wool.  Yaaaaaaaaay. . . sad trombone.  The thing about dyeing is, usually if I fuck up, … Continue reading

July 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

I Break for Bookmarks.

I swear I’ll decide how to finish this alphabet soon.  Until then, here are some bookmarks I drew:

June 19, 2013 · 1 Comment

He’s the least feared bounty hunter in the galaxy.

Don’t sue me, George Lucas!  Look, a shiny object!

May 17, 2013 · Leave a comment