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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! 🖤

TRUMP’S COVID-19 EASTER EGG HUNT! I can’t beli

TRUMP’S COVID-19 EASTER EGG HUNT!
I can’t believe he wants to open the nation on Easter no matter what. Instead of listening to scientists, he wants to go with his feelings that he “thought it would be a BEAUTIFUL TIME.”
#coronavirus #covid_19 #dumptrump #easter #abeautifultime #garybaseman #baseman #easteregghunt
Think of all the beautiful surprises everyone will find in these Easter Eggs. They will definitely not find any ventilators for hospitals.

As I am taking care of Blackie the Cat, he is taki

As I am taking care of Blackie the Cat, he is taking care of me.
#selfisolation #stayathome #saferathome #shelterinplace #theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #blackiethecat #garybaseman #baseman
As I’ve been Blackie’s 24 hr nurse trying to get him back to health, he has been my purr box and companion trying to keep me calm. Blackie is ok, but it’s still day to day. He has lost a lot of weight during the early part of the illness, and still a little weak.

DON’T TOUCH YOUR FACE! We don’t want to end ou

DON’T TOUCH YOUR FACE!
We don’t want to end our TIME on Earth.
#coronavirus #covid_19 #donttouchyourface #garybaseman #baseman
I’m always trying to remember not touch my face. My dear friend, @ron_hauge came up with a lot of funny punchlines to this one that I might post later, like...
Don’t Touch Your Face - That Means Big Hands and Little Hands!

RESCUE ME! This is a perfect time during Self-Isol

RESCUE ME!
This is a perfect time during Self-Isolation to allow a Dog or a Cat to rescue you from loneliness.
Think about adopting or fostering an animal during this difficult time.
#rescue #adopt #foster #dog #cat #pet #friend #selfisolation #garybaseman #baseman
I originally painted this ten years ago for my friend who’s now passed away, Sam Simon’s dog charity. I know animal shelters are having a difficult time during this crisis. Help them and help yourself by taking in an animal. Best thing about having a pet, the 6 foot rule doesn’t apply.

SELF ISOLATE. As the world keeps changing day by d

SELF ISOLATE.
As the world keeps changing day by day, please everyone, be safe.
This is a time of Social Distancing, and Self Isolation as we try to try to stop COVID-19 from spreading.
#selfisolation #selfisolate #coronavirus #covid_19 #socialdistancing #toby #tobylovesyou #garybaseman #baseman #endangerhood
The talented @endangerhood took my drawing and added animation and dialogue to good ol’ Toby. “Save lives, by chillin’”

My Isolation Buddy. These are difficult times. Ple

My Isolation Buddy.
These are difficult times.
Please be safe.
#selfisolation #quarantine #sundaymorning #theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #meow #powerofpurr
It’s been a couple of months since I’ve been Blackie the Cat’s 24 hour nurse. It’s still a roller coaster, with good days and bad days. But I’m happy to have him as my best friend and buddy.

Remember SOCIAL DISTANCING, 6 FEET APART. #sociald

Remember SOCIAL DISTANCING, 6 FEET APART.
#socialdistancing #6feetapart #coronavirus #covid_19 #garybaseman #baseman
Let’s flatten the curve to reduce the effect of this Virus.
Most of us will need to grow 4 more feet to reach the required 6 feet. Dogs and Cats only have to grow 2 ft.

FLATTEN THE CURVE! STAY HOME, and do sit-ups! When

FLATTEN THE CURVE!
STAY HOME, and do sit-ups!
When we are in Self-Isolation, nothing better to do then write Public Service Announcements. #flattenthecurve #cdc #coronavirus #covid_19 #garybaseman #baseman #toby #tobylovesyou
Please Be Safe. Be Responsible. Let’s rid the threat of this Virus on Humanity, and get a six-pack.

Could never imagine doing this NOW! One year ago,

Could never imagine doing this NOW!
One year ago, we produced the PURR ROOM in LONDON.
A giant queue of people, waiting to go lay in a Faux Fur Cat Bed, and experience the Power of PURR, with Blackie the Cat true triple Purr.
#powerofpurr #purrroom #cue #london #theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #garybaseman #baseman
The world has turned upside down. Now we need to stand 6 ft apart, and dare not touch anything, let alone lay in a Cat Bed. I look forward when this Virus Crisis shall pass, and we can hug.
May the Power of Purr be with you.

SOCIAL DISTANCING! During this CoronaVirus Crisis,

SOCIAL DISTANCING!
During this CoronaVirus Crisis, we are told to stay 6 feet apart.
I believe we won’t need to worry about judging distances if we all wore HATS with 3 FOOT BRIM. Each 3 ft hat brim meeting will give us a 6 ft distant apart.
#socialdistancing #socialdance #coronavirus #covid_19 #garybaseman #baseman
Please use these drawings as a GUIDE to make your own COVID-19 hats!

SELF ISOLATE. As the world keeps changing day by d

SELF ISOLATE.
As the world keeps changing day by day, please everyone, be safe.
This is a time of Social Distancing, and Self Isolation as we try to try to stop COVID-19 from spreading.
#selfisolation #selfisolate #coronavirus #covid_19 #socialdistancing #toby #tobylovesyou #garybaseman #baseman
Let’s make this a productive time at home. Create and Mediate.

The God of Love. We are all One. We might be indiv

The God of Love.
We are all One.
We might be individuals but together we create the God of Love.
I loved this painting and almost made this as a figure three times in the past dozen years and each time it never worked out.
I’m looking back at some old art this Sunday morning.
#godoflove #love #garybaseman #baseman
Remember, together we are extra special. We need to be extra thoughtful, friendly, respectful to others during this difficult time.

A Time of Social Distancing except with Blackie th

A Time of Social Distancing except with Blackie the Cat.
Ironically, I’ve been practicing pretty much Social Distancing for over a month as I’ve been Blackie the Cat’s 24 hr full time caretaker trying to nurse him back to health. I’ve been home most days and nights, missing most functions.
#socialdistancing #coronavirus #covid_19 #theblackiethecatshow #blackiethecatshow #blackiethecat #meow #garybaseman #baseman
As we live through these crazy times with this real Virus Threat and no real leadership in office, I wish everyone to remember to be safe, take this time to mediate and breath, create something beautiful and remember to love. Love our neighbors, at home and abroad, love ourselves, love our friends, and the strangers who we stand 3 ft apart.
I’m continuing to nurse Blackie the Cat. He lost a lot of weight. I’m giving him steroids and meds, which he isn’t a fan, and trying to make sure he eats.
This is a process and appreciate everyone’s love, positive energy, and support. We need to send our positive energy around the globe to keep everyone healthy during this trying time.
Happy Caturday.

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