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May 01, 2013 News

Gary Baseman’s Love Letter to the Fairfax District (and LA) in LA Weekly

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BOSKO BASEMAN 2020-2024 Losing Bosko has been shat

BOSKO BASEMAN
2020-2024
Losing Bosko has been shattering.
It took me a week just to create this one particular drawing in my sketchbook.

When Blackie the Cat passed, he was 18 years old and a sage/wise soul, so I looked to the Renaissance & the Ascension as inspiration.
Bosko was only 4 years old and youthful, all I could imagine as reference was Victorian child death.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with your love and kind words.

Remember there are so many animals who are ready to adopt you so please contact your local animal rescue and shelters.

BOSKO BASEMAN (Sept 24, 2020-Dec 13, 2024) With

BOSKO BASEMAN
(Sept 24, 2020-Dec 13, 2024)

With the heaviest heart, I share the sad news that my best friend and muse Bosko Baseman passed away on Friday the 13th, December 2024.

Bosko’s lil heart stopped beating the afternoon following his usual morning play ritual of “Halo”-fetching. I found his lifeless body when I returned home from my morning hike. A neighbor and I rushed him to the vet, but he could not be resuscitated. Bosko died from an undiagnosed health condition. His death was sudden and unexpected.

It has taken me several weeks to announce this news. Mourning the passing of Bosko has been so difficult, so please forgive my delay in sharing.

Bosko came into my life at a time when he soothed the pain of the loss of my Blackie the Cat. I never thought another cat could match how special Blackie was. Yet with Bosko’s own unique qualities, his love was just as perfect and pure.

Bosko earned the title “The World’s Greatest Flying Cat” through his magnificent physical agility of jumping on my shoulders every day.

Bosko also had a gift of focus and could assume multiple, distinct roles. He shared his own obsession with Donuts, modeling with different flavors. He fetched “haloes” like a professional catcher. He was an acrobat who balanced himself on my shoulder on jogs down the sidewalk or on long walks up the hill.

Bosko’s pure little-big heart and spirit of play, risk-taking and mischief inspired me every day and will continue to do so.

I am grateful for the 4 years I was able to spend with him. Although I had hoped I would have grown old with my special friend.

A memorial will be planned and announced sometime in the future.

Like Blackie the Cat, Bosko was a feline given a second chance. Bosko started his life as an orphan. He was fostered for some time before he joined me in January 2021. Please consider donating to or adopting a pet from your local animal shelter.

WE LOVE LA! Always! We appreciate seeing so much

WE LOVE LA! Always!

We appreciate seeing so much love coming out for our hometown.
And this year will be an important milestone for TOBY! Be prepared for something special!

THE PERFECT SWEATER! Especially on this chilly mor

THE PERFECT SWEATER!
Especially on this chilly morning!
Buster, Buddy Boy, and Emmanuel Hare Ray keep your secrets tight around your heart. They may be WildBeasts, but they are your most trusted friends, watch your back, and keep you warm and secure!
@coach #coachxbaseman
You have no idea how excited I was when Coach’s Creative Director, Stuart Vevers and Head of Ready to Wear, Keith Warren, first showed me the finished Sweaters! All I could think was they were works of art! And when Collette offered to give me an exhibition, I had a 5 foot giant sweater made to hang on the wall as a Work of Art.

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!!! The YEAR of the SNAKE!!!

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!!!
The YEAR of the SNAKE!!!

Remembering when Toby and I traveled to a very special SNAKE store in HONG KONG ten years ago.

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. After October 7 a

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
After October 7 and the start of 2025, this day takes on a deeper meaning, which boggles my mind .
Today we give remembrance to the six million Jews, including all my four grandparents, who were murdered by the Nazis and their sympathizers.
Both my parents were survivors, losing everything from their parents, homes, and all their possessions, but they found each other and a new life and home in America.
I remember them and their love everyday, and am still working on a special documentary to celebrate their lives.

HAPPY SUNDAY SUNDAE!! Enjoying the drippy goodnes

HAPPY SUNDAY SUNDAE!!

Enjoying the drippy goodness of rain today in Los Angeles!
We need it!! What a treat!

SIGNED COPIES of the THE MIGHTY PAW!!! While they

SIGNED COPIES of the THE MIGHTY PAW!!! While they last!!!
Blackie the Cat’s true story book is
NOW available!!!

Blackie the Cat agreed to share this important story with humanity about the Age of the Great Hate between the Black Cats & Red Elifants- just in time to help Humankind understand how to resolve conflict to find world peace.

Blackie the Cat (2003-2020) was my longtime creative collaborator and feline companion. Blackie the Cat co-created The Purr Room, a sound bath installation that features his triple purr, that took place in the USA, Uk, and China. Even though Blackie could be a feisty cat, he was a big advocate of Love & Peace!

Get the MIGHTY PAW now at both our garybaseman.com webstore & the
@hatandbeardpress site!

REMEMBER OUR FURRY LOVED ONES! I painted this two

REMEMBER OUR FURRY LOVED ONES!

I painted this two decades ago before BLACKIE THE CAT & BOSKO were in my life.

Let’s spoil our loved ones.

The APOCALYPTIC RED L.A. SUNRISE! Two Weeks Ago To

The APOCALYPTIC RED L.A. SUNRISE!
Two Weeks Ago Today.
January 8, 2025

I was very adventurous the morning after the great fires, and was compelled to climb the top of Griffith Park to see the Deep Apocalyptic RED SUN RISE!
Crazy winds and downed trees.
It felt surreal.
I know everyone now will say wear a mask, but the first morning I didn’t think about it. All I thought was I needed to see what happened to my birth city for myself.
My heart goes out to all the families who were affected by the fires. So much loss.
Let’s help those in need and please be safe.

LOVE & LOSS. The beginning of 2025 has already le

LOVE & LOSS.

The beginning of 2025 has already left everyone with so much emotion.
I’m thinking about Los Angeles, the home that I love, and all the terrible loss from the fires; David Lynch, who has been such an immense creative inspiration to our generation; and another great loss I haven’t shared yet publicly.

I originally created this drawing when I was losing my muse and soulmate, Blackie the Cat. I felt it appropriate to share this morning.

Sending a big hug to everyone.

CANTER’S BAKERY! Drawing of my MOM when she was

CANTER’S BAKERY!
Drawing of my MOM when she was the Head Bakery Saleslady at @canters_deli .
Just found this drawing I did 5 years ago while having breakfast at Canters! I drew my mom working behind the counter and my dad who would pick her up everyday.

For those that don’t know, my mother Naomi worked in the bakery at Canter’s for 35 years.
Have you come to Baseman Booth at Canter’s!
It’s become a NEW Hollywood landmark you need to visit when you are in town! ❤️❤️❤️

Rest In Peace, DAVID LYNCH! Such a creative geniu

Rest In Peace, DAVID LYNCH!

Such a creative genius! One of my biggest inspirations from Blue Velvet to Twin Peaks.
I can’t imagine a Bittersweet Dark Dream World without him in it.

Today is the 21st Anniversary of our feature film,

Today is the 21st Anniversary of our feature film, DISNEY’S TEACHER’s PET!
Watch this secret classic film on @disneyplus now!!! I promise you will be surprised & love it! 💙
It’s now drinking age!!

“Smart & Stylish” @latimes 🔥
“Marvelously Quick-witted & Gloriously Goofy Hand Drawn” @theelvismitchell for the @nytimes 💥
“All Around Brilliant” @washingtonpost ♥️

Somedays you just need a SECURITY BLANKET. Thinki

Somedays you just need a SECURITY BLANKET.

Thinking about my hometown of Los Angeles.
Hoping everyone is safe, and the fires will end, and the winds are not a threat. Remember to protect yourself from the smoke.

RAIN! POURING DOWN! Another LIFETIME ago! But it

RAIN! POURING DOWN!

Another LIFETIME ago!
But it was actually less than a year ago,
when we had so much rain with serious flash flood warnings!!

I hope LA weather settles so the fires officially end and we can heal.
I love this drawing from Feb 4, 2024 when I thought we would all float away! 🩵💦

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