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Any questions for Blackie the Cat? Are you curious

Any questions for Blackie the Cat? Are you curious about my working relationship with this amazing feline? Well, find our LIVE at 2pm on my IG story. Blackie the Cat and I will have our First IG Interview with @foxes_magazine
#FOXESLIVE Tune in to our or Foxes_Magazine live IG story today April 7th (TUESDAY) at 2pm PST as the good folks at Foxes chat with BLACKIE the Cat and me.🌹 #FOXESLIVE #garybaseman #blackiethecat #art #foxesmagazine #blackiethecatshow #theblackiethecatshow #meow #blackiebaseman #baseman #lgstory #igstoryinterview
Blackie put me in Self-Isilation months before everyone as I’ve been his 24 hour nurse during his illness. We will try to give you our perspective on Art, Social Media, and how we decided to turn our friendship into a collaborative Art Duo.
Everyday is Caturday.

Our First IG [email protected]_magazine #FOXESLIVE

Our First IG Interview!@foxes_magazine
#FOXESLIVE Tune in to our or Foxes_Magazine live IG story tomorrow April 7th (TUESDAY) at 2pm PST as the good folks at Foxes chat with BLACKIE the Cat and me.🌹 Part of their #FOXESLIVE series to keep you entertained in isolation! #garybaseman #blackiethecat #art #foxesmagazine #blackiethecatshow #theblackiethecatshow #meow #blackiebaseman #baseman #lgstory #igstoryinterview
It’s been an interesting time on earth. Blackie and I will try to give you our perspective on Art, Social Media, and how we decided to turn our friendship into a collaborative Art Duo.

HOLDING BLACKIE’S DISH. For the past 3-4 months,

HOLDING BLACKIE’S DISH.
For the past 3-4 months, I’ve been holding Blackie the Cat’s plate in bed while he eats.
During his illness, he lost so much weight, I would do anything to get him to eat, and at any hour of the day or night.
#feeding #selfisolation #quarantine #theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #meow #powerofpurr #blackiebaseman #garybaseman #baseman
Blackie seems to be eating and drinking better now. I need to wean him back into the kitchen. When he first became my cat, he was a healthy 20 lbs, then over the years he averaged 18.
When he became ill and couldn’t hold down food or meds, he went down to 15.
And when they finally realized it was an infection in his intestines and we started to give him steroids, we went down to almost under 12 lbs.
He is very slowly gaining weight. I hate to write about these things because it’s still a bit of a roller coaster and he’s still weak.
There is a certain joy when I discover something he loves and watching him eat. I’m just grateful that I have my best pal with me and especially during this time of Self-Isolation.

Missing friends during Self-Isolation. How are yo

Missing friends during Self-Isolation.
How are you doing this Sunday morning?
These paintings are from my exhibition VICIOUS.
Today is the 8th anniversary of the opening of my exhibition, VICIOUS, at the Antonio Colombo Gallery in Milan Italy.
#vicious @antonio_colombo @antoniocolombogallery #garybaseman #baseman
By looking at the art, this exhibition seems to be the opposite of self-isolation. But VICIOUS’s theme was about having a hunger and passion for connection so great, that one could lose control and kill the object of their affection.
And yes, Ahwroo, was inspired by Blackie the Cat.

The MAJESTIC BLACKIE the CAT. During this time of

The MAJESTIC BLACKIE the CAT.
During this time of Self-Isolation, Blackie the Cat has enjoyed our daily strolls around the house. I’m been happy being his documentarian.
#selfisolation #quarantine #caturday #happycaturday #theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #meow #powerofpurr #blackiebaseman #garybaseman #baseman
Blackie seems to be eating and drinking better. He lost a lot of weight so he’s still weak. But he still looks majestic. I’m happy to have him as my best friend, buddy, and self-isolation partner.
Happy Caturday.

STAY HOME! Just a reminder. This is a time where

STAY HOME!
Just a reminder.
This is a time where we all need to Shelter in Place.
#coronavirus #covıd19 #shelterinplace #stayhome #rest #toby #tobylovesyou #garybaseman #baseman @ericgarcetti @mayorofla
It’s been interesting spending much time trying to come up with poster images to help end this world crisis.
Let’s all do our part to help by Staying at Home!

REMEMBER Canter’s Deli & Bakery is open for Take

REMEMBER Canter’s Deli & Bakery is open for Take Out & Delivery!
As much as I am staying home and cooking simple meals during this crisis, it’s important to support our LOCAL restaurants during this difficult time. I’m so concerned with so many out of work, we may lose some of our favorite restaurants and landmarks!
@canters_deli #cantersdeli #restaurants #local #losangeles #fairfaxdistrict #crisis #stayathome #shelterinplace
So while I try to make basic dishes with olive oil, Ill treat myself with something I’m craving I couldn’t make myself...like Canter’s Chocolate Rugelach!

6 TAILS APART! There will be time to SNIFF when th

6 TAILS APART!
There will be time to SNIFF when this CRISIS is OVER.
#coronavairus #covid #covid19 #6tailsapart #6feetapart #6feet #garybaseman #baseman
A reminder to YOU and our 4 legged friends.
I hope everyone is safe at home, during this trying time.
But if you have to go out to get food, medicine, or exercise, remember 6 tails apart. 6 long wagging tails!

Toby x Michelangelo! Today marks the big 15th ANNI

Toby x Michelangelo!
Today marks the big 15th ANNIVERSARY of this Most Important TOBY PHOTO, where I snuck this Toby Prototype into the Sistine Chapel, snapped the photo, and the same day Pope John Paul II dropped dead and descended to Heaven.
April 2nd, 2005
Coincidence. Maybe.
#toby #tobylovesyou #tobystravels #garybaseman #baseman #vatican #sistinechapel
This photo inspired me to begin my art project of shooting photos & videos of Toby around the world for the past 15 years. Today I have tens of thousands of Toby Travels photos. If you swipe, You can see photos when I snuck Toby back into the Sistine Chapel ten years later in 2015 to reenact the original event.

PORTRAIT of BLACKIE THE CAT! The artist, Cali Sal

PORTRAIT of BLACKIE THE CAT!
The artist, Cali Sales, who also used to be a wonderful intern of mine, surprised Blackie the Cat by sending him this painting.
In these crazy times in Self-Isolation, and especially the last 3 months concentrating on being Blackie’s 24 hour nurse, trying to get him healthy again, this present was a burst in my heart.
#calisales #theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #blackiethecat #blackiebaseman #meow
I believe Cali is taking commissions on portraits, PET & HUMAN, alike. Check out her work at @cali_wally and maybe if you are lucky, you could commission her to paint your furry friend, or family portrait.

Did you read today’s headlines? TRUMP RESIGNS IN

Did you read today’s headlines?
TRUMP RESIGNS IN SHAME, COVID-19 DISAPPEARS, PUTIN ADMITS TO TRUMP PUPPET & COVID CRISIS, and MCCONNELL FALLS IN TOILET AND FLUSHES AWAY!
Unfortunately, it’s APRIL FOOLS!
Too bad, this isn’t the REAL NEWS headlines and not the FAKE NEWS FAUX NEWS headlines....
#aprilfools #aprilfirst #garybaseman #baseman #notmypresident #covid #coronavirus
Well, a man can dream when he is in Self-Isolation/Shelter in Place.
It’s too bad we really do have a fool in the Oval Office, or how he describes it “ this incredible house or building, or whatever you want to call it — because there really is no name for it; it is special — and we keep it in tip-top shape. We call it sometimes tippy-top shape. And it’s a great, great place.”

REST IN PEACE, rather than, REST IN PEACE. Shelter

REST IN PEACE, rather than, REST IN PEACE.
Shelter in Place now, rather than R.I.P.
#coronavirus #covıd19 #shelterinplace #stayhome #rest #toby #tobylovesyou #garybaseman #baseman @ericgarcetti @mayorofla
Before becoming a painter, I spent my first dozen art years as an illustrator.
Not just working for every major and minor magazine and newspaper. I was commissioned hundreds of times or more to create posters. It’s been interesting again, coming up with Public Service Announcements.

While in Self-Isolation, it seems I only hang with

While in Self-Isolation, it seems I only hang with my IMAGINARY FRIENDS. But one year ago today, I had my opening of my Imaginary Friends exhibition at the Tauranga Art Gallery in New Zealand.
@taurangaartgallery #taurangaartgallery #tauranga #newzealand #toby #tobylovesyou #tobystravels #garybaseman #baseman #mannymoa
Here are many photos and videos of one of my newest creatures, MANNY MOA with his pal, Toby enjoying the natural beauty of New Zealand. We are excited to have a new exhibition hopefully this year at the Suter Art Gallery in Nelson, and create a special edition of Manny. I can’t believe it was a year ago, and the world was now so different.

Our 14th Anniversary together! March 28th, 2006 is

Our 14th Anniversary together!
March 28th, 2006 is the date I met Blackie the Cat for the first time. In honor of this occasion I did this special drawing in my sketchbook. If you didn’t know, for over a decade, Blackie the Cat would knock down these Red Elifants off the side of my bed. I have videotaped him doing it a thousand times. I thought it was a game but he opened up to me that it was a ritual. A Ritual to remember his family and heritage. Blackie is finishing up this story and we are producing a very special book. #theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #blackiebaseman #meow #garybaseman #baseman
As I was drawing this, I wondered what a traditional 14th anniversary present would be. And ironically, the gift is IVORY! Well, today FAUX Ivory. 🤍🤍🤍

Today is the 14th anniversary of Blackie the Cat a

Today is the 14th anniversary of Blackie the Cat and me meeting. Blackie the Cat was my neighbor’s outdoor cat. He was the unofficial Mayor of the block. He would hang out in the front of his then house greeting anyone who passed by, human or dog. He even had three different neighbors feeding him on a regular basis. He was curious about me the moment I moved in on March 28th, 2006. My neighbor’s front yard was like a jungle and Blackie would pop out every time I would come home. He eventually weaseled his way into my place; hung out with me, got me to feed him and let him sleep on my bed at night. Since he was my neighbor’s cat, I never got a litter box and would let him out at 5am. 8 months after our first meeting, my neighbor said they were moving and Blackie needed a home. I thought to myself: He’s already my cat. The rest is history.
#theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #blackiebaseman #meow #garybaseman #baseman
Blackie’s been my best friend, inspiration, collaborator, guru, and badass. He has inspired some of my most important characters like ChouChou, Ahwroo, and, of course, my self-portrait as Blackie the Cat. We created together the art installation, the Purr Room, and the plush sculpture of Blackie the Cat, and the art Instagram series, The Blackie the Cat Show, Starring Blackie the Cat and his Boy Gary.
We are currently finishing up a storybook about his family heritage. Blackie also holds the World Record for biting my nose, drawing blood 24 times.
Most recently, Blackie has been ill with an infection in his intestines. He has lost weight, and I’ve been his 24-hour nurse, doing all I can to bring him back to health. He is eating, sometimes with the help of an appetite stimulant, and keeping hydrated. He’s encouraged me to shelter in place, before it was mandated.
Happy 14th Anniversary, Blackie the Cat. I love you. Happy Caturday! 🖤

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