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Journal entry, July 7, 2021

Published July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by Kat Thorsen in creative process, Journal
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Journal excerpts (2009): “It is not my fault…”

Published December 13, 2020 by Kat Thorsen in Journal
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Unnecessary Violence- random archiving of my Shadow Work Journals 1986 to present. Sample 9: September 1, 2004

Published May 3, 2020 by Kat Thorsen in creative process, Journal
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Turn the page- visualizing fading memory

Published August 11, 2019 by Kat Thorsen in Artwork, creative process, Journal, Quote, Visual Storytelling
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There are times of no ideas… – Lynda Barry (but there is always process)

Published July 29, 2019July 31, 2019 by Kat Thorsen in creative process, Inspiration, Journal, Meditation, Visual Storytelling
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I am allowed to think freely. Stream of consciousness journaling

Published July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by Kat Thorsen in creative process, Journal, Visual Storytelling
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Mind mapping this month’s Power Path as personal therapy.

Published September 1, 2018September 1, 2018 by Kat Thorsen in China Marker Portraits, Inspiration, Journal, Meditation, mind mapping
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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 11: Fear of Dying

Published June 8, 2017June 8, 2017 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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You had the opportunity last month to end up not recognizing yourself.

Published August 1, 2016August 1, 2016 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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Mindmap Tutorial Week Part 1 of 7: What is a mindmap?

Published August 17, 2015August 17, 2015 by Kat Thorsen in Education, Event, Inspiration, Journal, Meditation
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Day 4 and 5 Inside Out Project Summer 2015: Digging Deeper

Published July 10, 2015July 10, 2015 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, At-risk youth, Crafts, Education, Inspiration, Sock Monkey, Workshop
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10 Tuesdays. 10 Fridas. Frida No. 5: “I have wings to fly…” coloring page

Published June 22, 2015June 30, 2015 by Kat Thorsen in Artwork, China Marker Portraits, Crafts, Event, Meditation
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Self-imposed exile- let it go, let it go.o

Published April 8, 2015April 8, 2015 by Kat Thorsen in China Marker Portraits, Journal, Quote
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Touch me life, not softly. #journalentry

Published February 1, 2015February 1, 2015 by Kat Thorsen in China Marker Portraits, Inspiration, Journal, Meditation, Quote
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One year ago, he said “never give up.” I won’t. #drawntogether

Published October 6, 2013October 6, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, Indiegogo, Inspiration, Journal
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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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DOCUMENTARY: Drawn Together- Roar Thorsen’s Recovery through Art

Published April 25, 2013April 25, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, Indiegogo, Inspiration, Journal
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Personal #arttherapy with @reggiewatts tonight

Published January 3, 2013January 3, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in China Marker Portraits, Portrait, Quote
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The darkening cathedral: processing the emotion of missing. #grief #saudade #journalexercise

Published December 28, 2012December 28, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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My Dad’s #journal recounts the daily trials and tribulations in Rm 207. #residentialcare. PART 4

Published December 3, 2012December 3, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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My Dad’s #journal recounts the daily trials and tribulations in Rm 207. #residentialcare. PART 3

Published November 28, 2012November 28, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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My Dad’s #journal recounts the daily trials and tribulations in Rm 207. #residentialcare. PART 2

Published November 21, 2012November 21, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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My Dad’s #journal recounts the daily trials and tribulations in Rm 207. #residentialcare. PART 1

Published November 20, 2012November 20, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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These days when I dream of Dad, he is walking. #drawntogether #fatherdaughter

Published November 18, 2012November 19, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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I miss the mundane to-do lists from my Dad. I miss the supply run. The putter of routine.

Published November 7, 2012November 7, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote, Women who inspire
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Naked Ladies Naked Ladies Naked Ladies, by Lynda Barry (Real Comet Press, 1984)

Published November 4, 2012November 4, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, China Marker Portraits, Education, Event, Inspiration, Women who inspire, Workshop
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Saudade: the emotion of missing. #grief

Published November 3, 2012November 3, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote, Women who inspire
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Change. What does it mean to you? #journalexercise

Published November 2, 2012November 2, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Journal, Quote, Women who inspire
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A pencil box. Regarded with reverence.

Published October 30, 2012February 1, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote
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Born in Sweden, Katarina is deeply grateful to live, work and play on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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