Neurotic Owl

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

Tag Archives: the arts

I celebrateth not the Easter, but I do enjoy toasted Peeps.

      Which has nothing to do with this post whatsoever.  I’ve digressed for the last few days, but these art-related owls are burning a hole in my pocket … Continue reading

March 31, 2013 · 4 Comments

Some masks for your Saturday.

  I don’t have anything particularly clever to say today – my brainbox is all filled up with making a birthday present for a friend, so you’re getting projects from … Continue reading

March 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

I did another Passover drawing last night, but it’s not scanned yet.

wings.  scissors.  whatever.

March 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

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

He reeeeeally should have checked the Yelp reviews first.

Once again giving the ‘this won’t end well’ and ‘terrible ideas’ tags a workout.

March 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Sometimes work makes me feel like this.

And by sometimes, I mean basically every day, frequently multiple times a day.  It’s a wonder I don’t get stabby sometimes, although the fact that I apologize to chairs when … Continue reading

March 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Nerd in the Hat

In case you wondered why I had a tiny cat sized velvet tophat lying around, I also make things like this:   There’s clearly a progression here from not too … Continue reading

March 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

As Tim Gunn would say, edit!

Every cut was like a sword through his heart.     It was hard.  Editing novel/So many little word deaths/ Why do I do this?  

March 11, 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

Manic Pixie Otter plays the spoons.

Who wants to be on the washboard?

February 28, 2013 · Leave a comment