Since Blackie the Cat’s passing last year in August, Gary Baseman has carried the memory of his beloved companion through his artwork. Recently, Baseman gathered with close friends and fans for a private memorial for Blackie at the Cat. Photographer and journalist Maggie St. Thomas was in attendance, and interviewed…
September brings birthday celebrations to both artist Gary Baseman and Bosko! This month we celebrate the life and creativity of Gary Baseman, whose childhood memories continue to influence his art and festive spirit. The image below shows Gary at his birthday party at his childhood home. Birthdays have always been…
Born from unrequited love, Goth Ahwroo emerges from Midnight to Mourning in search of his beloved. Dutiful in his observance of quarantine during this pandemic, Gary Baseman hand-painted a small number of Ahwroos originally produced by 3DRetro. A nod to both Gothic literature and Goth subculture, Baseman created a new…
With cases of COVID still rising in some areas in the United States and around the world, many continue to stay safe and delay leisure travel, especially since major restrictions are still in place for international travel. For those homebound yearning for vacation in another place besides home, we’d like…
For the first time in nearly two decades, California voters will decide whether to remove the governor in a recall election set for Septempber 14. California is one of 20 states that allow voters to recall their governor and the last time this happened in California was in 2003, when…
Featuring Baseman’s bright and colorful painting The Explosion of Dream Reality, this work was part of Baseman’s 2009 iconic exhibition La Noche de la Fusion. The 500-piece puzzle is cut in irregular pieces and includes a printed reproduction poster of the artwork. Made from 100% recycled gray board and printed…
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…
