Gary Baseman

Gary Baseman blurs the lines of fine art and popular culture, moving between his roles as a painter, illustrator, toy designer, photographer, animator, TV/movie producer, and performance artist. He manifests and transcends art, commerce and life. Known for his raw style and humor, mixed with subject matter of bittersweet truth about life and love, Baseman’s pervasive art appeals to audiences that gravitate toward the bold and subversive while retaining humanity and kindness. An effective visual problem-solver and master of message-making, Baseman’s work has been published in many prestigious periodicals including The New Yorker, TIME, and Rolling Stone. He also created the visual identity for the best-selling boardgame Cranium; and has created campaigns for such clients as Nike, Gatorade, Levi’s and Mercedes-Benz.

As the creator of the three-time Emmy and BAFTA award-winning ABC/Disney series Teacher’s Pet, Entertainment Weekly magazine named Baseman among the 100 Most Creative People in Entertainment. Baseman’s fine art has been displayed in galleries and museums around the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia.