As Russian forces continue to attack Ukraine in the largest assault on a European state since World War II, artists around the world are using their art practice to try to make sense of the current situation. Historically, art communities everywhere have responded to the effects and violence of war,…
Spotting counterfeit figures are not always easy and even experienced collectors can be fooled – especially if buying online. With more people shopping online, it’s critical to be extra cautious before purchasing any Gary Baseman limited edition collectible. Authentic vinyl Toby plush figures authorized by Gary Baseman have only been…
One way to find inspiration for your art is listening to other artists talking about their creative process. In this lecture for Copa Domestika, Gary Baseman shares a passionate story about how he turned his best friend Blackie the Cat into a source of endless inspiration for his work. And,…
Joining in the celebration of the New Lunar Year, Gary Baseman created this “Year of the Tiger” drawing, featuring little Bosko joining the joyful, strong and brave tiger in the yearly festivity that welcomes a new beginning, marking the end of winter and the start of spring–a holiday celebrated in…
Gary Baseman’s art has been greatly influenced by global travel, attending and speaking at conferences and exhibitions, and best of all experiencing the people and places wherever he goes. Brazil especially played a pivotal role in how the artist began to see how life’s celebratory traditions (cultural, religious, societal, national)…
“Imagine the country you want to see in 2022 and in the years to come. Choose one change that would give you hope and pride. Find a group working to bring that change about. Join it. And figure out what else in your life you have to do and change…
“Hey, what’s the big idea?” I say all the time to my new best pal Bosko the Cat. I didn’t even realize I was doing it till it was pointed out to me. Am I really asking Bosko who just turned a year old what the big idea of life really…
In his long art career, Gary Baseman has collaborated with hundreds of artists and designers on projects in fine art, animation, fashion, toy design and beyond. Among his best artistic collaborations in recent years has been with Flat Bonnie, led by Yukari Fujimoto. For those in the world of collectible…
Now online is Baseman’s talk with Mark Brickey for the podcast Adventures in Design, a daily talk show that explores people who have designed happiness into their creative professional lives. In this interview, done at DCON21, Brickey talks to Baseman about his influences growing up in Los Angeles, his creative…
