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Resolve to Make Art Your Own

“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…

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Holiday Greetings from Gary Baseman

“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…

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Behind the Scenes: Baseman x Flat Bonnie

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…

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Adventures in Design: Baseman talks with Mark Brickey

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…

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Holiday Gifts from Gary’s Stash of Collectibles

It’s holiday madness time, and to keep everyone calm and happy we are pleased to announce that we have a few items that make perfect gifts for your loved ones or yourself (because it’s important to take care of yourself, too.)  An avid collector of many things beautiful and curious,…

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The Ascension of Blackie the Cat (Medium Print Edition)

Available now HERE exclusive through garybaseman.com. For those unable to acquire the first print edition of The Ascension of Blackie the Cat earlier this year, Baseman Studio has made a new edition of smaller (medium-size) prints for Baseman art collectors! The print is based on a large painting depicting Blackie…

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Exclusive New Art Print: The Portrait of Toby

AVAILABLE NOW! Created in 2014, the original painting of The Portrait of Toby traveled internationally as part of The Pictoplasma Portrait Gallery featuring the work of 100+ international artists, designers and illustrators. In this artwork, Baseman explores one of the most transformed genres in art history by creating a portrait…

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Baseman x Flat Bonnie present Flat Toby

Toby is back! Gary Baseman x Flat Bonnie have teamed up to offer the iconic character Toby, everyone’s best friend who loves unconditionally. An edition of 50, this monochromatic Flat Toby made of cruelty-free vinyl fabric is entirely handmade in Los Angeles. That means hours of work for each and…

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Groucho Ahwroo DCON Exclusive

Gary Baseman heads to DesignerCon 2021, the annual art and design convention that smashes together collectible toys and designer apparel with urban, underground and pop art. To celebrate the return of this in-person DesignerCon in Anaheim Nov 12–14, Baseman created thematic “Gold Timey” collectibles: one DCON Exclusive, a few “First…

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