August 22, 2021 marks the first anniversary of Blackie the Cat’s transition from this world to the next. To honor the legacy of Blackie and his contributions to art, Gary Baseman will host a private memorial with a performance, soundbath and stroll that shares the Power of Purr. Few characters in…
Inspired by the Antoine Saint-Exupéry’s book, The Little Prince, one of the most beloved and influential novels of all time, Gary Baseman has created a colored pencil drawing that will be featured at Looking With the Heart: The Little Prince official group exhibition, to be held at Corey Helford Gallery,…
Thank you to all who have signed up for Gary Baseman’s Make Art Your Own course with Domestika! From old time fans to new artists and creators who are just getting to know Baseman’s work, this course has brought together people from around the world to make art. Some of…
Develop and deepen your own artistic voice with Gary Baseman through an online course at Domestika. Available all around the world starting August 2, with translations in multiple languages, this course is a great opportunity to get inspired to draw, no matter your skill level. Designed for emerging and professional…
While it’s gone virtual for the second summer this July (due to the pandemic), Gary remembers fondly his times at the International Comic-Con in San Diego. Check out the blast-from-the-past photos below! Starting in the early 2000s, Gary Baseman became a regular attendee of the world’s largest annual pop culture…
Artwork Archive’s blog recently featured an interview with Gary Baseman, in which the artist discusses how his lived experiences of love and loss drive his artistic practice. Baseman talks at length about being inspired by Blackie the Cat. “As an artist, if I can create something that’s unique, that’s special…
Update 7/20/21 – Bosko: The Happy Trouble Maker limited edition print set has sold out. Thanks to all who acquired this special artwork From Gary Baseman’s mind, a new and playful print series features Bosko, the…
Gary Baseman and his studio join the celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day. On Thursday, June 17, 2021 President Joe Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday in the United States. Officially commemorated on June 19th, Juneteenth memorializes Black emancipation in our country but it also represents an important moment in…
Blackie the Cat took his first stroll down the street in March 2020. While battling hyperthyroidism, chronic kidney and heart disease, Gary Baseman’s sweet companion learned how to use his healing powers by going on daily walks with his human who followed him everywhere he went. Documenting over one hundred…
