Anything that allows me to regress to childhood gets an a-plus in my book. A few of my favorites are playing tag, watching old cartoons and most recently artwork by Susan Ghahremani. Known for simple, patchwork looking illustrations, she creates fanciful, childlike images that are simple and still incredibly complex. A RISD graduate, her work has been seen in Chronicle Books, Nickelodeon, The New York Times, and was featured in the 2006 American Illustration publication. If you’re in New York anytime from August 18 through September 12, check out her new show Teacher's Pet at Giant Robot Gallery in the East Village. On display will be approximately 200 paintings, soft sculptures, unframed line drawings, framed work, wood pieces, and miniatures. Expect to see whimsical images of imaginary animals doing activities like playing piano, making origami, riding a bike and swinging on a hammock. Check it out on her site BoyGirlParty, where in addition to her two-dimensional art, Ghahremani showcases and sells tote bags, buttons, wallets and stationery.