tRUTH.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 1933-2020
Author: Kat Thorsen
Artist, author, craftivist.
10 years since “Olivia Saves the Circus” stop motion animation project at Keith Lynn!
Dolls and stuffed animals make me happy. Very happy. They always have. Some of my faves are hand-sewn little pig characters… but I will get to that. I am 58 years … Continue reading 10 years since “Olivia Saves the Circus” stop motion animation project at Keith Lynn!
Meanwhile, nature enchants.
It is Sunday morning and I look out my kitchen window, alarmed at the silence. There are no bird songs. No pigeons cooing, no seagulls screeching, crows cawing, sparrows … Continue reading Meanwhile, nature enchants.
Collaging as writing process
Collaging helps me write and stay in process. Images of the era (in my case the late 40’s) trigger ideas and storylines. (Thank you to Darcy for collage night, the … Continue reading Collaging as writing process
I am obsessed with a photo of a young Lucy Knisley. So I had to sketch it.
I am obsessed with a photo of a young Lucy Knisley. So I had to sketch it in my journal. I am, by my superficial definition, an ugly person. “I … Continue reading I am obsessed with a photo of a young Lucy Knisley. So I had to sketch it.
Dear Richard: corresponding with Richard Selzer, M.D.
I was going through some old journals two days ago and in the one dated June 2, 2002, I came across printouts of a very special email correspondence. Background: In … Continue reading Dear Richard: corresponding with Richard Selzer, M.D.
Drawing an eye using charcoal and an eraser (video)
Drawing with Kat – Eye from Anna T Fabulous on Vimeo. Drawing the human eye using charcoal and an eraser.
Ugly, but benign. Creative process, isolation, self analysis and staying quiet.
What does the character want? Why do they want it? What happens if they don’t get it? Why now? I am finding that out.
Unnecessary Violence and Ramblings- archiving of my Shadow Work Journals 1986 to present. Sample 47 and 48
This daily archiving series is about organizing and dating my journal collection, as well as acknowledging the self-directed violence as important therapeutic shadow work. During these journals, I am 32-33 … Continue reading Unnecessary Violence and Ramblings- archiving of my Shadow Work Journals 1986 to present. Sample 47 and 48
Unnecessary Violence and Ramblings- archiving of my Shadow Work Journals 1986 to present. Sample 46: June 11, 1988
This daily archiving series is about organizing and dating my journal collection, as well as acknowledging the self-directed violence as important therapeutic shadow work. During this journal, my daughter is … Continue reading Unnecessary Violence and Ramblings- archiving of my Shadow Work Journals 1986 to present. Sample 46: June 11, 1988
Unnecessary Violence and Ramblings- archiving of my Shadow Work Journals 1986 to present. Sample 45: Dec 16, 2004
This daily archiving series is about organizing and dating my journal collection, as well as acknowledging the self-directed violence as important therapeutic shadow work. See previous samples: Unnecessary Violence Project … Continue reading Unnecessary Violence and Ramblings- archiving of my Shadow Work Journals 1986 to present. Sample 45: Dec 16, 2004
“Familiar” – a documentary short by Anna Thorsen
One year ago, my daughter proposed a project. I am so happy I agreed. It was a powerful and transformative experience. Familiar is a short documentary about my Swedish mother, Karin … Continue reading “Familiar” – a documentary short by Anna Thorsen