CALVIN AND HOBBES ON THE NATURE OF ART

It's a dreary day here in New York so I thought I would post something to perk you up a bit. Calvin and Hobbes comics are my go to treat when I need a smile; these art-focused strips are like candy for art history nerds like me. I am particularly in love with the second strip, which is a send up of this famous painting and the third one, which references this beloved artist.

Click on each strip to view it larger and head over here to see more Calvin and Hobbes goodness.

THE ARTIST SPEAKS

I have recently rediscovered my childhood obsession with the comic strip Calvin & Hobbes and have been rewarded by all of the intellectual jokes the brilliant author Bill Watterson throws in (somehow I missed those as a kid!). As an art history nerd, this one is one of my favorites—you can read many more here and learn more about Calvin & Hobbes here.

INSPIRATION IN THE CRACKS AND SCRATCHES: OAKOAK

You know I am a sucker for clever street art (check these out) and these pieces by OakOak, a French "artist who likes to play with urban elements" are no exception. I love how he sees the hidden potential in every crack and scuff in the street, bringing in our favorite characters (Calvin & Hobbes!) for new adventures.Check out more cool things from OakOak here.
(Thanks to TwistedSifter for the tip.)