MOLLY- the graphic novel — There is no refuge from confession but suicide; and suicide is confession. – D. Webster — Many have been asking if they can still contribute to the graphic novel project. That’s wonderful and very helpful!!! The rewards will stay the same as on Kickstarter. Take a look at the rewards on the Kickstarter site….
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Visual input, planning and a visit from producer, @annatfabulous #graphicnovel #Vancouver
MOLLY- the graphic novel — As I work on finding the ultimate way to present the drawings in my graphic novel and juggling how much or how little I want to use text, I continue the creative process by sketching and visiting, photographing and soaking in location shots. Anna Thorsen, my daughter and project producer,…
It’s all about the family tree intertwined with the timeline. #graphicnovel #Vancouver
PROJECT FUNDED on KICKSTARTER! MOLLY- the graphic novel I know that my heart will be forever in this suspended animation, as I live entwined in [their] circumstance.[1] To build the timeline and the family tree, I started with the original news articles and then proceeded to a variety of resources such as BC Archives and Alberta…
What is the truth? #graphicnovel #Vancouver
PROJECT FUNDED on KICKSTARTER! MOLLY- the graphic novel There are faint stars in the night sky that you can see, but only if you look to the side of where they shine. They burn too weakly or are too far away to be seen directly, even if you stare. But you can see them out of…
Done! The Sketchbook Project 2012 @arthouse featuring #arttherapy students
The Sketchbook Project 2012 Art therapy sessions (with Katarina, Miko, Alicia, Pent, Ryan, Emily, Maryellen and Sabrina) spilled onto the pages of the sketchbook. Recall I participated in The Sketchbook Project 2011 and chose the theme And Then There Was None. You can view that sketchbook online.
A visit to the @policemuseum #creativeprocess #graphicnovel #Vancouver
PROJECT FUNDED on KICKSTARTER! MOLLY- the graphic novel Video courtesy of Vancouver Filmmaker, Patti Henderson This video is a ‘sizzle reel’ of DARK PASSAGES that Patti co-created and directed, featuring Karen Lam and DJ Ashba. The show proposed to follow the hosts as they travel to different countries, exploring death rites and rituals, thereby allowing us,…
Research and inspiration. #creativeprocess #graphicnovel #Vancouver
PROJECT FUNDED on KICKSTARTER! MOLLY- the graphic novel It is important to my creative process to immerse myself in research and objects that evoke the era. “You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club.” – Jack London — Many have been asking if they can still contribute to the project….
Updates on #Molly, the #graphic novel! @Kickstarter @annatfabulous
PROJECT FUNDED on KICKSTARTER! MOLLY- the graphic novel UPDATES 1. I will be contacting backers soon for their info so I can fulfill the rewards. 2. Supplies have been purchased, including a shoulder-strapped portfolio, so I can work on the novel downtown in situ at various story locations like Stanley Park, the Vancouver Police Museum and Mountain…
Funding successful!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE INVOLVED FOR YOUR SUPPORT! @Kickstarter @annatfabulous
PROJECT FUNDED on KICKSTARTER! As of this moment we’re 100% funded! WOW!!! A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE BACKERS!!! I’M A EXCITED TO MAKE YOU PROUD OF BEING PART OF THIS PROJECT!!! So, the research is done. Funding is in place. Now it’s time to start the illustration and writing process and apply for more funding grants…
The year was 1947. #graphicnovel #Vancouver @Kickstarter @annatfabulous
PROJECT FUNDING in 5 hours on KICKSTARTER: As of this moment [September 11, 2011], we’re 100% funded! WOW!!! You still have approximately 4 hours to be part of bringing this incredible story to life! A huge thank you to all our backers so far! Raising more than the goal is OK, though! More than OK!!! —…
DNA Profiling. #coldcase #graphicnovel #Vancouver @Kickstarter @annatfabulous
PROJECT FUNDING HAS LAUNCHED on KICKSTARTER: As of this moment [September 10, 2011], we’re 100% funded! WOW!!! You still have approximately 19 hours to be part of bringing this incredible story to life! A huge thank you to all our backers so far! Raising more than the goal is OK, though! More than OK!!! — DNA PROFILING…
Photoshoot Part 2: Molly coming to life. #graphicnovel #Vancouver @Kickstarter @annatfabulous
PROJECT FUNDING HAS LAUNCHED on KICKSTARTER: As of this moment [September 8, 2011], we’re 97% funded! BUT to get funding we need to reach 100%! That’s how Kickstarter works! Please help us make our goal by Sept 11 5:17 PM! Raising more than the goal is OK, though! More than OK!!! — Yesterday we did a…
Photoshoot Part 1: Molly coming to life #graphicnovel #Vancouver @Kickstarter @annatfabulous
PROJECT FUNDING HAS LAUNCHED on KICKSTARTER: As of this moment [September 7, 2011], we’re 96% funded! BUT to get funding we need to reach 100%! That’s how Kickstarter works! Please help us make our goal by Sept 11 5:17 PM! Raising more than the goal is OK, though! More than OK!!! — Today we did a…
Receive a cameo role in my #graphicnovel! #Vancouver @Kickstarter @annatfabulous
PROJECT FUNDING HAS LAUNCHED on KICKSTARTER: As of this moment [September 5, 2011], we’re 80% funded. BUT to get funding we need to reach 100%! That’s how Kickstarter works! Please help us make our goal by Sept 11 5:17 PM! — All backers who donate $50 and up will appear in the graphic novel in a…
Page 20 The Sketchbook Project 2012 @arthouse featuring @annatfabulous #lipsticksmear
The Sketchbook Project 2012 To see pages 1-8 go to LINK To see pages 9-14 go to LINK To see pages 15-19 go to LINK August 27, 2011 Anna T Fabulous Recall I participated in The Sketchbook Project 2011 and chose the theme And Then There Was None. You can view that sketchbook online.
The extraordinary journey and legacy of Kirsten.
The glorious spirit of Kirsten Andersen lives on in her blog, her incredible writing, her students, her family and her husband, Ian. I am so grateful to call Ian my friend. Kirsten’s honesty and humor about her journey through cancer leaves me breathless and empowered. Personally, I am fascinated by the journey family takes after…
Maryellen.
I am so blessed to call this young woman a student and a friend. EXTRAORDINARY talent. Keep an eye on her career. I am so excited to see where she goes next! Portrait in Pencil of Maryellen Groundwater.
Woman, I. Brad Fashion as a de Kooning
Even an abstract form has to have a likeness. – Willem de Kooning Recommended: Brad Fashion’s site: SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE Stevens, M., Swan, A. (2006) de Kooning- An American Master, Alfred A. Knopf: New York, NY
Julia Kozlov and The INSIDE OUT PROJECT at ‘heroes with heART’ art event June 23!
The fabulous Julia Kozlov will be doing the INSIDE OUT PROJECT at my interactive art event on June 23! Here’s her explanation about it: I will be setting up a Inside Out Vancouver portrait taking corner at the event on June 23rd. Inside Out Vancouver is an extension of JR’s global Inside Out campaign which…
The stunning Velvet Steele as subject at the interactive portrait event June 23
Not only am I about fun, but I am also into community activism as co-founder of WEAVE (West Enders Against Violence Everywhere) I help deal with issues of violence and crime. But hey!! I am not just about the FETISH/VISUALBDSM element; I love to travel. dinner out, the theatre, art shows and pretty much…
Suicide/ suicide attempts- talk about it.
I was struck by this 4+ min TED Talk today about the importance of dialogue around suicide. I’ve been touched (we all have) by suicide in a variety of ways and I have struggles with how to handle it. One friend committed suicide after years of a debilitating illness and I get sick at the…
Protected: Snippets from my 1977 Diary, Part 9 September (age 15): Canada, @Mortified
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Protected: Snippets from my 1977 Diary, Part 5 May (age 15): Paris
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The portrait of @annatfabulous stage two. “I scribbled, drew shoes…” – Alexander Wang
The original portrait of my daughter, Anna, was started at my March 26, 2011 art event at Holt Renfrew. Tonight I added to it, matured the face and added a very appropriate quote by Alexander Wang (it could have been written by Anna herself): Oil pastel, linseed oil on birch wood panel FROM OPUS
BIRTHDAY ART: calm in the storm- gifts from a friend @parentasleader
My friend Laura treated me to the most beautiful messages today in her generous birthday gifts. In the midst of the mayhem at school, with kids needing me right, left and centre, she popped in and thrust wisdom in my arms! I adore this woman for so many reasons; I am also acutely aware that…
Maturity in youth- the profound art of Maryellen #youthartisan #arttherapy
Young artist, Maryellen Groundwater, shows a maturity and mastery that is profound. I am honored to play a small role in her artistic development. As I write on my ETSY site where you can buy her piece “Flowers”, she uses her art not only for creative expression, but for dealing with anxiety. Her quiet demeanour…
Anna T Fabulous- the legacy of the Bergström women.
My daughter, Anna, eats, sleeps, breathes, devours, obsesses, demands, wants and needs FASHION. I see the spirits of her Swedish female ancestors carrying on through her. My great grandmother, Brita Bergström, was obsessed with the latest fashion trends of her time but having 12 children and little money she had to improvise. Brita would look…
Fashion = shoulders back! Lessons from @annatfabulous and @RebeccaRaw
I RECOMMEND: REBECCA RAWLINSON I NEED A SOCIAL LIFE (ANNA T FABULOUS) These 2 incredible young women share with the world their passion for the art of fashion. But what they TEACH ME is that fashion is truly about: • SELF-CONFIDENCE! • SELF-WORTH! • SELF-DECLARATION! • SHOULDERS BACK! Anna and Rebecca in my 5-minute…
5minute6Bpencilanderaser backofanindexcard portrait no.26- @Kris_Carr!
UPDATE JAN 15, 2011! CONGRATS KRIS on the launch of your new book: — There are people in our lives that can say just what we need to hear when we need to hear it… One of those people, for me, is Kris Carr. Kris Carr is my role model/mentor and her books and DVD got…