Neurotic Owl

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

Tag Archives: the arts

The nerd in the hat, part 2. Except I’m not wearing the hat, because I’ve also been making hat stands.

So, just so you know — if you buy a vintage glass toothpick holder shaped like a tophat at an antiques mall, A. don’t tell them you’re planning to drill … Continue reading

April 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Neverending Stoooory! Aaaaahaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaah. . .

Again, not up for sale yet because I was busy watching a barber slit SO MANY throats last night.  It was pretty outstanding.

April 22, 2015 · Leave a comment

Things that aren’t tarot cards! Or owls! Which might be the only reasons you follow me, so oops. But Firefly!

Does it help if I say that there’s an owl in tomorrow’s drawing?  An owl that’s actually a goblin king that’s actually David Bowie? Anyway, you can buy your own … Continue reading

April 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

Imma let me finish, but first, something different.

TAROT IS PRETTY GOOD I GUESS, BUT RIVER TAM DESERVES THIS BLOG POST BECAUSE SHE IS THE BEST. ALSO KAYLEE IS PRETTY GREAT. You’ll be shocked — SHOCKED! – to … Continue reading

March 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

This is not a Tarot card. This is something random.

  (Click to embiggen.) I went to a concert at a comic book store Friday night, because sometimes my life is awesome, and naturally I took my drawing stuff with me, … Continue reading

February 16, 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

More playing cards!

Because I haven’t been quite ready to jump into another elaborate project yet (Tarot designs), but I am getting into a definite headspace.

January 13, 2015 · Leave a comment

Don’t get me wrong, there were bright spots.

Like a three story used bookstore in Denton, that I actually managed to visit twice in two days.  By the way, Strand Bookstore in NY?  You’re great and all, but … Continue reading

December 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

March! Because I forgot about Pi day, but again, that would have looked a lot like Thanksgiving.

Neurotic Owl is the Lord of the Flap.  His legs flail about as though independent of his body!

December 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

With his trusty steed, Rosinante.

On a not-entirely-unrelated note, I need to watch that Quantum Leap episode where they perform Man of La Mancha again.  Why doesn’t Scott Bakula sing more often, and how can … Continue reading

December 2, 2014 · Leave a comment