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Susie Ghahremani / boygirlparty® is

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what i wouldn’t give for a quiet moment away. ou

what i wouldn’t give for a quiet moment away. our reality feels so difficult, it’s become surreal. i think about the injustice and pain that causes brave people to protest during a global pandemic. to put themselves at risk to make a message clear about how we will not tolerate the systemic violence and oppression of black people in america, to try to make our future see our present and past. feeling at my outrage limit & wish i could rest my eyes on nature for awhile. there are so many good places to donate to right now. (i shared a few in my stories.) i’m donating to the ACLU today, for their ongoing work for a more just society. a penny thrown into a wishing well.

Rose robin tree, 4x6” gouache painted on wood — exhibiting in the #grbirdshow at @giantrobot in los angeles, opening this Saturday.

Saturday will also my last day of my 30’s. it’s a strange time to be a human, and a strange time for a milestone birthday. but i’m delighted for the birds of the world! just thinking of them out there partying in every tree across the world makes me happy.
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i’m painting over older paintings. something abo

i’m painting over older paintings. something about building new ideas over old ones has felt liberating and positive to me.

are you interested in an original painting? i’m considering opening commission slots *or* adding my latest work to my shop *or* joining the #artistsupportpledge [Artists who commit to the pledge post images of a work that’s for sale, for no more than $200, and each time their sales reach $1000, they promise to buy $200 of other artists’ work. This 2x3” painting is gouache on wood tile, with a small hanging hole, $85+shipping, DM if interested in being my first #artistssupport patron!] or maybe all of these things.

anyone already participating in this pledge? thoughts? i heard about it through my lovely friend @hanwriting and it sounds like a beautiful way to be generous and creative, together.
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Hard to believe we’ve been sheltering in place f

Hard to believe we’ve been sheltering in place for almost two months here in California. One thing I’ve been doing differently is waking up much, much earlier than I used to — usually to attend an East Coast time zone @creativemorning talk or @caveday to write in my journal or draw in my sketchbook before I get to work. Making creativity the first experience in my day has totally changed my attitude about how a day in self quarantine can feel.
It was a challenge to change (or, honestly, establish!) a routine — to jettison looking at my phone in bed first thing in the morning especially — but it’s helped me have fun and connect with a global creative community during an otherwise isolating time and to just be playful (like drawing on a lemon 🍋 from my yard! from this morning’s map making workshop w/ @pretavoyager) I’m working on a book deadline also — a project I *already* loved — but changing my routine has also really opened my work process, and I find I’m excited every day to keep going, a renewed energy for making in many forms.

We’re all processing our experiences and challenges in this time differently, but I thought I’d share what’s making a difference for me. What’s working for you?
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this tiny painting is for the Doggo show at @giant

this tiny painting is for the Doggo show at @giantrobot in los angeles, opening this Saturday with a virtual reception at noon PST on @giantrobotstore’s feed! 2.5x3.5”, gouache on wood. i thought about how much more i’m sweeping these days! all the extra time spent indoors. i thought about how this type of dog seems like its own swiffer! and that’s the name of the painting. ——— i’ve loved seeing your completed coloring sheets from my instagram stories. i think i’m going to make this next week the final week. if you’ve enjoyed them, please consider supporting my patreon at patreon.com/boygirlparty
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Get a free coloring sheet every day in my stories!

Get a free coloring sheet every day in my stories! I’m putting these out there for anyone who needs a little play in their day.

Press and hold to screenshot, print it out & color away. Please tag me in your results, I love to see how they turn out!
Like this one! 📸 & 🖍 : @hanwriting, thank you for the photo & for coloring this in so beautifully! (we met at altsummit & she is wonderful!)
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