Sifting through now, establishing the format for presenting MOLLY. I LOVE the look of old notes spilling out of a journal. Coffee stained. [They] could have just disappeared off the face of the earth and no one questioned it… We just went on with our loves. – Return To Sender, CBC Or maybe it’s the…
Tag: cold case
Quick sketch: Land settlement, Alberta, 1929. #Molly #coldcase #graphicnovel #Vancouver
— Molly and her family members were all landed immigrants. Her father, Michael, had 9 pounds 5 pence in his possession on landing at Pier 21. The family traveled inland on the CPR (Canadian Pacific Railway)[1] line, destination- the Land Settlement Branch in Edmonton Alberta. The O’Dwyers may have received a land grant for a…
10:15 AM Nov 6, 1947 #Molly #coldcase #graphicnovel #Vancouver
— Jocelyn Louise as Molly November 6, 1947 — To contribute to the graphic novel project: donate via PAYPAL by clicking DONATE
Leaving Limerick April 1929 #Molly #GraphicNovel #Vancouver
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Obsessed with Jocelyn as #Molly. #coldcase #graphicnovel #Vancouver
— Jocelyn Louise as Molly — 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. You can donate via PAYPAL by clicking DONATE —
PHOTOSHOOT recreating October 5, 1947 #graphicnovel #Vancouver
— — On the anniversary of Molly’s suicide [November 6, 1947], I spent the afternoon with Jocelyn Louise and Jay Fisher recreating the mood of October 5, 1947– the alleged date of the double homicide. I am so honored to work with these two- Jay is a master at styling the era, and Jocelyn channels…
Wartime rationing and the 1940s house #graphicnovel research
— Source ‘Because of the pail, the scraps were saved, Because of the scraps, the pigs were saved, Because of the pigs, the rations were saved, Because of the rations, the ships were saved, Because of the ships, the island was saved, Because of the island, the Empire was saved, And all because of the…
Molly headed West to British Columbia in 1947 #graphicnovel #Vancouver
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Finding Norah. #graphicnovel #Vancouver
PROJECT FUNDED on KICKSTARTER! MOLLY- the graphic novel (model: Jocelyn Louise) — Recall my post about Molly’s mother: Hanora (Norah) Morris: Norah’s relationship with her daughter was a complex one. One that I hope to explore in the illustrations. Tonight I had dinner with my dear friend, Tracey Bell. Her beauty and spirit inspires me to no…
Vintage fur coat arrived. Very moving. Photoshoot soon! #graphicnovel #Vancouver
PROJECT FUNDED on KICKSTARTER! MOLLY- the graphic novel – Today , the furcoat I purchased on ETSY from wolfman1377 Vintage Clothing and Accessories arrived! As it is very close to the original found at the crime scene, I felt quite shaken thinking about a woman covering her dead children. Here is a look at opening the…
Molly’s consequence. #graphicnovel #Vancouver
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….
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,…
Molly’s mother, Norah, born 1900, #graphicnovel #Vancouver
PROJECT FUNDED on KICKSTARTER! MOLLY- the graphic novel — YEAR 1900 Molly’s mother was born Hanora (also found spelled Norah or Nora) Morris (or Morriss). Her birth date was February 19, 1900 and the passenger list indicates she was born in Ballagh, Ireland- likely the Ballagh in the county of Donegal and the northern province of Ulster[1]….
BOX 2 Item 30- 4 small rib bones, #graphicnovel #Vancouver
PROJECT FUNDED on KICKSTARTER! MOLLY- the graphic novel — PHYSICAL EVIDENCE BOX 2 Item 30- 4 small rib bones The most touching moment for me when inspecting the evidence in 2004 was coming across an unlabeled brown paper bag containing four small bones. The bones appear to be rib bones and I speculate that these bones…
Vintage fur coat. Eerily perfect.. #graphicnovel #Vancouver
PROJECT FUNDED on KICKSTARTER! MOLLY- the graphic novel – Today I purchased a vintage furcoat on ETSY from wolfman1377 Vintage Clothing and Accessories for use in the next illustration resource photo shoot. It sends shivers down my spine as it is very close to the original found at the scene, including bakelite buttons. ETSY ITEM: SCRUMPTIOUS vintage…
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…
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!!! —…
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…
At the core of this story: child abuse. #graphicnovel #Vancouver @Kickstarter @annatfabulous #ISPCC
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! — The case itself centres around two unknown children, two young brothers who deserve to be…
Why a #graphicnovel? @Kickstarter @annatfabulous
PROJECT FUNDING HAS LAUNCHED on KICKSTARTER: As of this moment [September 4, 2011], we’re 79% funded!!! YAY!!! 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! Thank you everyone! HUGS! — The case itself centres around two unknown children, two young…
Mistaken evidence: they thought it was a boy and a girl. #graphicnovel #Vancouver @Kickstarter @annatfabulous
PROJECT FUNDING HAS LAUNCHED on KICKSTARTER: As of this moment [September 3, 2011], we’re 79% funded!!! YAY!!! 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! Thank you everyone! — The case itself centres around two unknown children, two young brothers…
Post War #Vancouver. #graphicnovel @Kickstarter
PROJECT FUNDING HAS LAUNCHED on KICKSTARTER: He brushed the leaves aside and uncovered the most baffling double murder Vancouver has ever had. – The Vancouver Province April 15, 1953 – The case itself centres around two unknown children, two young brothers who deserve to be identified. — POST WAR VANCOUVER I fall in love with Vancouver more…
The murder weapon: a lather’s hatchet. #graphicnovel #Vancouver @Kickstarter @annatfabulous
PROJECT FUNDING HAS LAUNCHED on KICKSTARTER: He brushed the leaves aside and uncovered the most baffling double murder Vancouver has ever had. – The Vancouver Province April 15, 1953 – The case itself centres around two unknown children, two young brothers who deserve to be identified. — By its very nature, physical evidence is circumstantial; it provides…