I've always been a huge fan of Calvin and Hobbes. This rendition really struck me. I think it's great, but I feel conflicted about it. Part of me wants to see them doing something stupid or dangerous and having a great time doing it. But the other part of me knows that they would end up being this introspective and calm. They seem well-balanced and well-grounded which would naturally and so perfectly stem from the childhood they shared.
It's really more of a William Blake moment. Tiger! Tiger! burning bright / In the forests of the night, / What immortal hand or eye / Dare frame thy fearful symmetry? I think they have a sort of 'spring-loaded' look to them, as if the moment you take your eyes off them they are READY! for some outrageous activity. I bet they didn't go to college. They went hiking in western China, or Siberia, looking for the other tigers.
Fantastic. I wonder if Hobbes sits in a chair with reading glasses on in the dorm room, while Calvin studies? :)
ReplyDeleteOh … that is nice. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI've always been a huge fan of Calvin and Hobbes. This rendition really struck me. I think it's great, but I feel conflicted about it. Part of me wants to see them doing something stupid or dangerous and having a great time doing it. But the other part of me knows that they would end up being this introspective and calm. They seem well-balanced and well-grounded which would naturally and so perfectly stem from the childhood they shared.
ReplyDeleteAs a long time Calvin & Hobbes fan, I'm floored. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteI gasped when this loaded and it really struck a cord with me as well. This is absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSad. I guess this tell which generation I grew up in.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought when I saw this beautiful picture, was of Christopher Robin and Tigger.
I didn't come into the whole Calvin & Hobbes genre (and I still love it) until I was "grown up." Sigh.
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Absolutely in love with this!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow - I love C& H -that is a freaking hot toon!
ReplyDeleteIt never came to me that the red trees are also autumn trees. That's great!
ReplyDeletewoah! that actually brought a tear to my eye.
ReplyDeleteI love Calvin and Hobbes..
This is wonderful. Have always loved Calvin & Hobbes.
ReplyDeleteOh, very cool. Just...everything. :)
ReplyDeleteWow. I actually teared up as well. So cool!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. They look so relaxed, enjoying each other's company, it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhen does the tiger turn on the man? In what forest does the man release the tiger? Not Joy Adams, but Dante—not Elsa, but Virgil …
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what kind of snowmen does he make, now?
ReplyDeleteIt's really more of a William Blake moment. Tiger! Tiger! burning bright / In the forests of the night, / What immortal hand or eye / Dare frame thy fearful symmetry? I think they have a sort of 'spring-loaded' look to them, as if the moment you take your eyes off them they are READY! for some outrageous activity. I bet they didn't go to college. They went hiking in western China, or Siberia, looking for the other tigers.
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This is so well done. I just love it.
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Thanks everyone, I really love C&H and its nice to see so many positive responses to this.
ReplyDeleteI would love to use this for a FB profile pic. I dont suppose that's alright with you?
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ReplyDeleteI'm fine with that if you give credit to me on the picture page or somewhere.