Neurotic Owl

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

Tag Archives: this won’t end well

Ewww, greasy otter. Wait, does that sound like a euphemism?

Greasy pixie otter wants a hug! New euphemism Wednesday w00t!  (That’s not a thing.  Yet.)  Sorry, A, for turning your pain into a cartoon, and also for calling you Snape.  … Continue reading

September 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

Oh, hello there!

Yaaaaaay *Kermit flail*.  I made it back to you!  I know, all five of you are deeply, deeply thrilled. I think you know my stabby burny feelings regarding this whole … Continue reading

September 4, 2013 · 1 Comment

Does that look like bubble wrap? I was trying for bubble wrap.

August 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

Happy Saturday! It’s a cartoon, true, but it’s a different cartoon.

In case you missed the saga of Melanie & Steve thus far: Oh, Melanie.  It’s hard to feel bad for you when you keep making terrible life choices.  That is … Continue reading

August 25, 2013 · 1 Comment

A two-parter for a change.

This was requested ages ago – the first half, that is.  I just didn’t have an idea for how to make it visual or a story till now.  Sorry it … Continue reading

August 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

I should illustrate children’s books. Ideally, ones that involve axes.

So I was at my parents’ house, taking advantage of their washing machine and cable and adorable kitties and watching the cooking channel with my dad, because that is a … Continue reading

August 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

Does anyone else refer to kneading as ‘making biscuits’?

Seriously, I just heard that phrase this summer, and it’s both charming and baffling.  It’s a lovely bit of imagery, but it seems like a thing you say once — … Continue reading

August 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

I really should have published this one while A&C was still running.

Better late than never to rip off a Joss Whedon quote, though, right?  This one really only makes sense if you saw our design, but if it helps you picture … Continue reading

August 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Don’t worry, it’s just a red hanky.

Oh, theatre deaths.  I ended up skipping A&C the other night because it was raining, the people who were meeting me to see it cancelled, and I’ve seen it PLENTY … Continue reading

August 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

I was super extra triple frustrated when I did this one.

This actually had two followups — ‘has to do everything himself’ and ‘needs a sleeping bag day’, but obviously I’m not worried about publishing in order.  I’m just saying, when … Continue reading

August 8, 2013 · Leave a comment