Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for July 23, 2019

A shared moment they will always remember.

makes me wonder now: does Watterson — in his retirement of 30-ish years — do watercolor painting?

Tell Dad, your comment helps build his character.

Sorry your dad is no Van Gogh, Calvin.

There’s nothing like great father and son bonding!

Kinda looks like he’s painting a harmonica.

It could be worse. Parents could be making him play the violin.

Calvin, we’ve seen your artwork.

Snarky.

If someone is painting badly, you can just look at something else. If they’re playing the harmonica badly, it’s harder to get away from it.

Oh hum, just another smart donkey kid.

can anyone see my comments?

Art takes talent, and anyone can be a critic.

Apparently everyone understands the joke but me. Harmonica skills? Is it a reference to something? ’Splain?

Hobbies, huh? Online porn is fun.

“Happy little accidents – a guide to modern birth control techniques”

Wise guy…

After seeing Calvin in action, I can readily understand why he’s an only child!

Cal the critic

Thank the cartoon lord that it isn’t the bagpipes he plays nearly as well as he paints.

In a semi-related vein, there’s an article today at The Daily Cartoonist about work that Watterson did before C&H. Interesting reading: http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2019/07/22/when-bill-watterson-met-mark-twain/

BTW, while you’re there, nose around a little and see what TDC has to offer. I’ve added it to my daily cartoon routine.