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BOSKO’S BUBBLE OF LOVE!!! In honor of Bosko & V

BOSKO’S BUBBLE OF LOVE!!!

In honor of Bosko & Valentine’s, we produced these sweet Bosko’s Love Bubble enamel pins!!!
A perfect little art piece to give to your loved one.
Of course, this pin has so much more personal meaning to me!❤️

This pin is based on my original drawings of Bosko blowing love bubbles. They are available too!

BOSKO CHIRPING!!!! When Bosko was little he loved

BOSKO CHIRPING!!!!

When Bosko was little he loved to CHIRP to the BIRDS in the backyard.

Another wonderful memory of my best pal & muse who I lost too soon.

NO BOSKO!!! Remembering when BOSKO wanted to be T

NO BOSKO!!!

Remembering when BOSKO wanted to be TROUBLEMAKER CUPID in 2022!

If he was around today, I would only say, YES BOSKO, YES BOSKO!

If your cat ate your Valentine, these are the last days to commission your original BOSKO’S BUBBLE OF LOVE customized Valentine!

Last days!! ORIGINAL CUSTOMIZED BASEMAN DRAWING fo

Last days!!
ORIGINAL CUSTOMIZED BASEMAN DRAWING for your SWEET VALENTINE.

BOSKO’S BUBBLE OF LOVE VALENTINE!

1) YOUR CHOICE of a drawing of BOSKO in either Valentine RED or Bosko BLUE,
2) with handwritten names of your loved ones & yourself, or message of WE LOVE L.A.

5 x 7 inches on acid-free cotton paper,
and must include a personal inscription or LA message.
AVAILABLE NOW!

Also available ORIGINAL full-color Bosko Bubble of Love Valentine drawings!
Email contact@garybaseman.com

Offer ends on Tues, Feb 11, 2025 at 5pm Pacific Time.

DANCING WITH BOSKO!!! I always loved BOSKO on my

DANCING WITH BOSKO!!!

I always loved BOSKO on my shoulder!
This was a special occasion when Bosko and I had the Chateau Marmont living room to ourselves and we were celebrating.

Reminiscing on this Caturday morning.
I don’t need to mention how much I miss him.

ORIGINAL CUSTOMIZED BASEMAN DRAWING for your SWEET

ORIGINAL CUSTOMIZED BASEMAN DRAWING for your SWEET VALENTINE.

BOSKO’S BUBBLE OF LOVE!

1) YOUR CHOICE of a drawing of BOSKO in either Valentine RED or Bosko BLUE,
2) with handwritten names of your loved ones & yourself, or message of WE LOVE L.A.

5 x 7 inches on acid-free cotton paper,
and must include a personal inscription or LA message.
AVAILABLE NOW!
Offer ends on Tues, Feb 11, 2025 at 5pm Pacific Time.

ORIGINAL BASEMAN DRAWING for your SWEET VALENTINE

ORIGINAL BASEMAN DRAWING for your SWEET VALENTINE or special friend, or family member.

Bosko may be physically gone but his HEART lives forever!

Celebrate and spread LOVE with a customized original drawing BOSKO’S BUBBLE OF LOVE by ME!

This Valentine’s customized original drawing special (5 x 7 inches on acid-free cotton paper) features:
* your choice of Bosko blowing his heart bubble with either a) Valentine Red: red and pink colored pencil OR b) Bosko Blue: blue and pink colored pencil
* handwritten names of recipient and gift-giver (to and from/love)
* your brief message of LOVE inside bubble (example: Be Mine) or “We Love LA”, handwritten by Gary Baseman

AVAILABLE NOW online!
This offer ends on Tuesday, February 12, 2025 at 5pm Pacific Time.

THE WORLD’S GREATEST FLYING CAT!! BOSKO BASEMAN!

THE WORLD’S GREATEST FLYING CAT!!
BOSKO BASEMAN!
We made this video 3 years ago yesterday when Bosko was trying on the Mighty Paw outfit to support Blackie the Cat’s plush and story book!!
He was always a SHOWMAN!!
You know I miss him more than anything.

The Mighty Paw book is now available at @hatandbeardpress and on our online store!

I can’t believe BOSKO is dead. I really thought

I can’t believe BOSKO is dead.

I really thought BOSKO & I would grow old together! I imaged him and I in 2040 as old men with long old beards taking care of each other.

I drew this a few years ago.
I loved imagining Bosko’s life. He was so strong, so pure, so full of life.

The BOSKO song!! 🖤🖤🖤 I can’t believe he

The BOSKO song!! 🖤🖤🖤
I can’t believe he’s gone.
Bosko was named after my favorite Chocolate Syrup as a kid!
I loved singing the Bosco song from their 1960s commercials to my best friend and muse.
I loved him more than anything and I told him everyday.
We had so much fun together.
I will try to post some of my favorite videos and photos in the next coming weeks to celebrate his short special life!

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.

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