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Category: Drawn Together

Father, daughter, Fenrir, Gleipnir and “Drawn Together”- the book: 6 years later.

Published October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, creative process, Drawn Together, Inspiration
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Charming portraits of cats by my father 5 years after his stroke…

Published May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Artwork, Drawn Together
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Sock owls and creative engagement

Published September 21, 2017September 21, 2017 by Kat Thorsen in Craftivism, Crafts, Drawn Together, Event, Workshop
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The Mulberry @ParcLiving Fox Panels

Published August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Artwork, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Inspiration, Quote, Workshop
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The Mulberry Panels: art project with older adults

Published August 4, 2017August 4, 2017 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Craftivism, Crafts, Drawn Together, Education, Inspiration, Women who inspire, Workshop
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Surprising the inner critic with group art projects

Published July 21, 2017July 21, 2017 by Kat Thorsen in Artwork, Drawn Together, Education, Inspiration, Street art, Workshop
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#SKiP 2017 was amazing!

Published June 27, 2017July 13, 2017 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Artwork, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Education, Event, Graphic Novel, Inspiration, Street art, Visual Storytelling
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From the heart- a 15 day journal exercise Part 14: Dying Contemplation

Published June 23, 2017 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Journal, Meditation
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From the heart- a 15 day journal exercise Part 13: The Act of Dying

Published June 17, 2017 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Journal, Meditation
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100 HERONS Art Project

Published June 12, 2017August 4, 2017 by Kat Thorsen in At-risk youth, China Marker Portraits, Craftivism, Drawn Together, Education, Event, Workshop
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See you at #SKiP 2017 June 23-24! @sketchapractice

Published June 12, 2017June 12, 2017 by Kat Thorsen in China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Education, Event, Graphic Novel, PostStreet, Street art, Visual Storytelling, Workshop
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From the heart- a 15-day journal exercise Part 6

Published May 23, 2017May 23, 2017 by Kat Thorsen in China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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Journal exercise: I Found My Way Home

Published November 2, 2016November 2, 2016 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Journal, Meditation, Quote
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“Always, remember, you are the best.” No, you were, Pappa. #toliveuntilwesaygoodbye

Published October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Inspiration
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On Autumnal endings and beginnings in October

Published October 11, 2016October 11, 2016 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Journal, Meditation, Quote
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Woot! @BigDrawVan at @strathcentre turned out beautifully!

Published October 2, 2016October 2, 2016 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Education, Event, Street art, Workshop
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‘Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.’ Journaling exercise

Published September 28, 2016September 28, 2016 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Education, Journal, Quote
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Big Draw Vancouver Oct 1! Join me at Strathcona Community Centre for DRAWN TOGETHER

Published September 23, 2016September 23, 2016 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Artwork, Drawn Together, Education, Event, Street art, Workshop
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Same tools, same instructions, all equal, all different. O.W.L.

Published August 21, 2016August 21, 2016 by Kat Thorsen in China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Education, Inspiration
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SOME PORTRAITS OF GRIEF.

Published August 3, 2016August 4, 2016 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal, Meditation, Quote, Recommended blogs, Women who inspire
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Stanley Park. Birds. Angel whispers. And Pledge Drive.

Published March 28, 2016March 28, 2016 by Kat Thorsen in Artwork, Bookstore, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Event
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DRAWN TOGETHER. Survey re: my private art sessions!

Published March 27, 2016March 27, 2016 by Kat Thorsen in Client survey, Drawn Together, Education
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A letter to my father, 3 years later, at our favorite table.

Published October 21, 2015October 21, 2015 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal
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When grief is like a wave crashing on shore…

Published October 6, 2015October 6, 2015 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Event, Graphic Novel, Inspiration, Journal
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Home Funeral Practicum July 18, 2015.

Published June 18, 2015July 1, 2015 by Kat Thorsen in Body art, Drawn Together, Education, Event, Inspiration, Quote, Workshop
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I know in my heart though, this is healthy grieving. I am processing.

Published December 23, 2014December 23, 2014 by Kat Thorsen in China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Journal, Meditation
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World Health Day #authorsfestival with @InfluencePub and @chaptersindigo Apr 4-7!

Published April 1, 2014April 4, 2014 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Education, Event
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Drawn Together Therapeutic Art Workshops

Published March 31, 2014April 22, 2014 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Education, Event, Inspiration, Journal, Workshop
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Tools for anxiety- esteem hearts at ArtQuake 2014

Published March 23, 2014January 31, 2015 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, At-risk youth, Drawn Together, Education, Event, Inspiration
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What I learned in 2013: honor your gift.

Published December 16, 2013December 16, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Journal, Quote
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The power of art to heal and to build connections: Drawn Together

Published November 27, 2013November 27, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Quote
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I miss his pep talks. Roar Thorsen Aug 8, 1930- Oct 25, 2012

Published October 25, 2013October 25, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Inspiration
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“Drawing on Pain” at Espana Gallery closing early due to protests from tenants.

Published September 21, 2013September 23, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Art inventory, Artwork, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Event, Gallery, Portfolio, Quote, Women who inspire
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Unfold your wings as you fall. Drawing on Pain at Espana Gallery Aug 29-Oct 13

Published September 18, 2013September 18, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Art inventory, Artwork, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Event, Gallery, Portfolio, Quote, Women who inspire
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Week 1 of Young Mothers Group: Esteem Heart

Published September 13, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal, Women who inspire
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The Waves- Matt Roy’s addition to our COMMUNITY JOURNAL PROJECT! #drawntogether #recycledart

Published September 11, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Artwork, Bookstore, Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal, Recommended blogs
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Drawing on Pain at Espana Gallery Aug 29-Oct 13: exhibit list

Published August 30, 2013August 30, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Art inventory, Artwork, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Event, Gallery, Portfolio
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DRAWING ON PAIN: Aug 29 – Oct 13, 2013 at Espana Gallery, Vancouver BC

Published August 15, 2013August 26, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Artwork, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Event, Gallery, Inspiration, Quote, Women who inspire
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Mind maps integrate both right-brain and left-brain thinking. And you know me- I LOVE them!

Published July 30, 2013July 30, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Journal, Meditation, Quote, Workshop
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JOURNAL SERIES Part 5: REFLECTION: ANTICIPATION, PROCESS and AFTERMATH.

Published July 17, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Education, Inspiration, Journal, Quote, Workshop
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JOURNAL SERIES Part 4: REFLECTION: esteem heart

Published July 13, 2013July 13, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Education, Inspiration, Journal, Quote, Workshop
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JOURNAL SERIES ROUGH SKETCHES Part 3: INSPECTION/HISTORY connections

Published July 8, 2013July 8, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Education, Inspiration, Journal, Quote, Workshop
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Journal Series Part 2b: INSPECTION/HISTORY #roots #photos

Published July 3, 2013July 3, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Education, Inspiration, Journal, Quote, Workshop
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Journal Series Part 2a: INSPECTION/HISTORY #roots

Published June 28, 2013June 28, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Education, Inspiration, Journal, Quote, Workshop
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Journal Series Part 1: INSPECTION/PRESENT DAY #mindmap

Published June 26, 2013June 26, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Education, Inspiration, Journal, Quote, Workshop
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“Never forget you are Daddy’s girl.” Drawn Together excerpt series Part 4

Published June 16, 2013June 16, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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Helena, the film. A script idea by my father. Drawn Together excerpt series Part 3

Published June 5, 2013June 5, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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Change comes upon us, not slowly, but suddenly, abruptly. Drawn Together excerpt series Part 2

Published June 2, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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“… just two people, riding the waves of life.” Drawn Together excerpt series Part 1

Published May 31, 2013June 2, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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“Do you ever stop? I mean truly just stop?” How the #RightBrainBusinessPlan is helping me quiet my mind.

Published May 26, 2013May 26, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, by post street, Drawn Together, Education, Inspiration, Journal, Quote, Recommended blogs, Women who inspire
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“Leaving behind in autumn’s advent…” My father’s last tax filings.

Published April 27, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Journal, Meditation, Quote
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Anna and the @bypoststreet paper dress as caught by the inimitable @viranlly

Published April 19, 2013April 19, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Artwork, by post street, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Event, Photography, Portrait, Recommended blogs
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Check out what attendees did to the portraits at DRAWN TOGETHER @bypoststreet LAUNCH EVENT @1181Lounge

Published April 15, 2013April 16, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Artwork, Bookstore, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Event, Portrait
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The white t-shirt and the evolution of the @bypoststreet tee

Published April 13, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Body art, by post street, Drawn Together, Event, Street art
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DRAWN TOGETHER INTERACTIVE ART and LAUNCH EVENT @1181Lounge April 14!

Published April 10, 2013April 10, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Artwork, Bookstore, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Event, Portrait
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Jennifer of @SketchChange’s genius addition to our COMMUNITY JOURNAL PROJECT! #drawntogether #recycledart

Published March 26, 2013March 26, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Artwork, Bookstore, Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal, Recommended blogs, Women who inspire
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