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BEGINNING OF ART WEEK! Made me think about when I

BEGINNING OF ART WEEK!

Made me think about when I began to see ART as a PRESENCE.
And for me, when I won the BOB’S BIG BOY Art Contest when I was 11 years old.

Art was more than PLAY, but it was a STATEMENT.

If you scroll, you will see a recent BOB’S BIG BOY drawing I did in honor of David Lynch!

BLIND JUSTICE!! My hand painted @coach jackets fr

BLIND JUSTICE!!

My hand painted @coach jackets from my 2017 Men’s Collection!
Scroll through to see some others from our series!

You’re a real WILD ONE!

When Flying Was Safe! BOSKO, THE WORLD’S GREATE

When Flying Was Safe!

BOSKO, THE WORLD’S GREATEST FLYING CAT,
With his Aviator’s Hat!!

Hearing about all the Airline Crashes are scary.
Wishing for more comforting days when Bosko was around to keep everyone safe!

I miss him more than anything!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEVERLY. My favorite cousin, Beverl

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEVERLY.
My favorite cousin, Beverly, was the inspiration for my entire New Zealand museum exhibition, Memento Moa. I grew up with Beverly in the Fairfax District of LA, then she fell in love and moved to New Zealand, where she was wed, had a son, lived a wonderful life, but succumb to cancer. This first painting is of Beverly as one of my “Wildgirl’s” with a ChouChou Gary. The second image is the original photograph of us. If you scroll, you will find details from other paintings in the exhibition mixed with other family photos! I’m so grateful to have my museum show Memento Moa exhibited in both the North & South Islands of New Zealand!

Mark Ruffalo, his muse wife Sunrise Ruffalo, and t

Mark Ruffalo, his muse wife Sunrise Ruffalo, and their flying cat INKY meet BLACKIE THE CAT & BOSKO BASEMAN.
TRUE STORY from one year ago!
This story now feels different after the recent passing of Bosko.

I was rushing to dinner at the Chateau Marmont, when a passed a couple at the doorway! I heard my name, Gary, called and I turn around. I see an attractive but nondescript couple. I didn’t recognize them at first till the woman said, it’s Sunrise! Well, there is only one Sunrise! I literally met her one year before at the Schindler House West House during an extraordinary exhibition of original Alex Katz paintings where Sunrise was the muse for every painting. It was such a special evening, I drew the event in my sketchbook. We haven’t seen each other but stayed friendly on instagram. She was kind to ask about Bosko. Then I remembered who she was married to. I looked at her partner next to her. And hiding behind his mild manner appearance and eye-glasses, was the Academy Award nominated starring actor Mark Ruffallo! I said hi, and explained how Bosko was the World’s Greatest Flying Cat. Mark shared that they have wonderful black cat named Inky that flies onto his shoulder too! At the end of sharing Black Cat Stories, I gave them both the PEACE THROUGH PURR pins, to remind the world of meditation and centering through our kitty’s purr. And we went on our way.
Since I have been working on a series of drawings from the Chateau, I had to draw our meeting of what Mark called “Les Chats.”
I hope I run into Sunrise & Mark again soon to give them a Bosko’s Bubble of Love pin!

BOSKO’S LOVE FOR DONUTS!!! Bosko was such a PAS

BOSKO’S LOVE FOR DONUTS!!!

Bosko was such a PASSIONATE CAT when he was OBSESSED with something.

He loved his DONUTS, especially the mom/pop shop of @kettleglazed

I miss BOSKO’S little face and lust for life.
Happy Caturday everyone!!!

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

TROUBLEMAKER! Bosko was always causing mischief!

TROUBLEMAKER!

Bosko was always causing mischief!
And I loved him for it.

I had a giant Snoopy plush as a lil kid, well, my big sister, Netta, did but when she went to college, it became mine. I always imagined Bosko’s gang of friends where my childhood plushes.

This drawing really captures Bosko’s personality!
💙💛

JOIN NOW!!🐾 The NEXT GENERATION of the MIGHTY P

JOIN NOW!!🐾
The NEXT GENERATION of the MIGHTY PAW!

The Spirits of Blackie the Cat & Bosko have recruited a new ragtag group of Mighty Paw recruits!

Welcome the General, Snowcone, & Sundae!
🤍🖤🤎

Thank you @lulasphinx

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.

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