A US artist has turned himself into a comic by having blank panels tattooed on his arm – which he fills in every day.
Patrick Yurick wanted to combine his love of comics with an unfulfilled desire to get a tattoo.
The perfect opportunity presented itself when the 30-year-old from San Diego saw a coupon deal for a cut-price inking.
He said: "I have wanted a tattoo for over a decade but could never commit to a design.
“I am too picky with my art and being married to one single design on my body was always a tough decision.
“I decided on a four panel format as an homage to Bill Watterson, author of the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes.
“Sometimes I get in one or two a day and sometimes I just don’t have enough time to finish them and I wait for a really great idea.
“I do take the comic seriously though. My ultimate dream with the whole project is to generate a couple hundred strips and take the 50 best and make them into a high quality picture book.”
Mr Yurick’s daily comic strips can be viewed at: http://myarmthecomic.tumblr.com/
I recall that Bill Watterson retired from doing Calvin and Hobbes because he felt burned out. Having been a fan of POGO before Walt Kelley died, I feel that Bill has the gentle sensitivity to bring back Pogo. As for Susie, good for you.
Years after graduation from high school I saw the ickiest, homliest girl from grade school… Beauty is only skin deep but her skin was was so thick I couldn’t imagine how she could move.
ratlum almost 11 years ago
Thats our girl ,going to make a great wife.
favm almost 11 years ago
Calvin, you will grow to regret this moment.
margueritem almost 11 years ago
Susie’s no fool!
Linux0s almost 11 years ago
Susie has been waiting for just such a document!
Rakkav almost 11 years ago
Calvin, you have all but annulled the reason for G.R.O.S.S. to exist.
alondra almost 11 years ago
She only wishes she’d thought of it first!
rentier almost 11 years ago
Every day a new form?
thirdguy almost 11 years ago
Be very careful what you ask for!
Harry Grapjas almost 11 years ago
Finally someone signed a contract with Calvin!
Phapada almost 11 years ago
the Lawyer Calvin’s…….
GROG Premium Member almost 11 years ago
I’d sign that contract in a heart beat too.
micromite almost 11 years ago
I’m sure he’ll be begging Susie for a date when he is older..:D
eddie6192 almost 11 years ago
For once, those two agreed to agree.
dabodyshotking almost 11 years ago
ALMOST insulting…
pcolli almost 11 years ago
Read at: http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies/Tattoo_turns_artists_arm_into_a_comic
A US artist has turned himself into a comic by having blank panels tattooed on his arm – which he fills in every day.Patrick Yurick wanted to combine his love of comics with an unfulfilled desire to get a tattoo.
The perfect opportunity presented itself when the 30-year-old from San Diego saw a coupon deal for a cut-price inking.
He said: "I have wanted a tattoo for over a decade but could never commit to a design.
“I am too picky with my art and being married to one single design on my body was always a tough decision.
“I decided on a four panel format as an homage to Bill Watterson, author of the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes.
“Sometimes I get in one or two a day and sometimes I just don’t have enough time to finish them and I wait for a really great idea.
“I do take the comic seriously though. My ultimate dream with the whole project is to generate a couple hundred strips and take the 50 best and make them into a high quality picture book.”
Mr Yurick’s daily comic strips can be viewed at: http://myarmthecomic.tumblr.com/
Hobbes Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Click here: Wizard of Id (November 12, 2008)
Hobbes Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Click here: Peanuts (May 7, 1951)
Hobbes Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Click here: B.C. (December 13, 2003)
EricPost almost 11 years ago
Man the more I see of Susie, the more I am impressed with the girl.
Poollady almost 11 years ago
I think she missed the water balloon clause
marketfog almost 11 years ago
I recall that Bill Watterson retired from doing Calvin and Hobbes because he felt burned out. Having been a fan of POGO before Walt Kelley died, I feel that Bill has the gentle sensitivity to bring back Pogo. As for Susie, good for you.
TrulyEpic0914 almost 11 years ago
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Hobbes Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Thanks, GretchensMom. Happy Halloween to you too. This year I’m going trick-or-treating as a tiger. (Same as last year……)
Marv Walker almost 11 years ago
Years after graduation from high school I saw the ickiest, homliest girl from grade school… Beauty is only skin deep but her skin was was so thick I couldn’t imagine how she could move.
Hobbes Premium Member almost 11 years ago
@NyukNyuk2000: Yes – Charlie Brown is no longer invisible.
William Weedman almost 11 years ago
I wonder if she’ll remind him of that on their wedding night?