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“The gifts my parents gave me…” intro page draft to my graphic novel project

Published May 27, 2023May 28, 2023 by Katarina Thorsen in China Marker Portraits, Graphic Novel, Journal, Visual Storytelling

TECKNA MÅLA. My father’s art supplies.

Published August 4, 2021 by Katarina Thorsen in Artists, Inspiration

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Unnecessary Violence and Ramblings- archiving of my Shadow Work Journals 1986 to present. Sample 44: June 22, 2012

Published May 20, 2020 by Katarina Thorsen in creative process, Drawn Together, Journal

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The birthday card, 1942.

Published November 11, 2018 by Katarina Thorsen in Indiegogo, Photography

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

Published October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 by Katarina 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 Katarina Thorsen in Artists, Artwork, Drawn Together

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The third letter home. November 18, 1968

Published March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 by Katarina Thorsen in Inspiration, Quote, Women who inspire

Dream. Letters. Thought and Memory.

Published March 10, 2018March 10, 2018 by Katarina Thorsen in China Marker Portraits, Journal

From the heart- a 15 day journal exercise Part 14: Dying Contemplation

Published June 23, 2017 by Katarina Thorsen in Drawn Together, Journal, Meditation

From the heart- a 15 day journal exercise Part 13: The Act of Dying

Published June 17, 2017 by Katarina Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Journal, Meditation

We were drawn together on Saturday- and now I know why…

Published October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 by Katarina Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal

“Always, remember, you are the best.” No, you were, Pappa. #toliveuntilwesaygoodbye

Published October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 by Katarina Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Inspiration

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On Autumnal endings and beginnings in October

Published October 11, 2016October 11, 2016 by Katarina Thorsen in Drawn Together, Journal, Meditation, Quote

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‘Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.’ Journaling exercise

Published September 28, 2016September 28, 2016 by Katarina Thorsen in Drawn Together, Education, Journal, Quote

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SOME PORTRAITS OF GRIEF.

Published August 3, 2016August 4, 2016 by Katarina Thorsen in Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal, Meditation, Quote, Recommended blogs, Women who inspire

The timeless/spaceless mid zone of creative process and chatting with the dead…

Published May 24, 2016May 24, 2016 by Katarina Thorsen in China Marker Portraits, Graphic Novel, Inspiration, Journal, Meditation, Quote, Women who inspire

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Stanley Park. Birds. Angel whispers. And Pledge Drive.

Published March 28, 2016March 28, 2016 by Katarina Thorsen in Artwork, Bookstore, China Marker Portraits, Drawn Together, Event

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Daisy’s dilemma. 1947 and dark Disney imagery.

Published February 17, 2016February 17, 2016 by Katarina Thorsen in China Marker Portraits, Inspiration, Quote

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For me, art has no end- there is no end product… A drawing by my father.

Published November 1, 2015 by Katarina Thorsen in Artists, Artwork, Inspiration, Meditation, Quote

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A letter to my father, 3 years later, at our favorite table.

Published October 21, 2015October 21, 2015 by Katarina Thorsen in Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal

When grief is like a wave crashing on shore…

Published October 6, 2015October 6, 2015 by Katarina Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Event, Graphic Novel, Inspiration, Journal

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Can a dog live forever? In this case, yes.

Published January 14, 2015December 23, 2015 by Katarina Thorsen in Inspiration, Quote

Contemplating death, loss, hope, acceptance…

Published November 7, 2014November 8, 2014 by Katarina Thorsen in Artwork, China Marker Portraits, Inspiration, Journal, Meditation

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A letter home. November 1, 1968

Published January 4, 2014October 31, 2016 by Katarina Thorsen in Inspiration, Women who inspire

What I learned in 2013: honor your gift.

Published December 16, 2013December 16, 2013 by Katarina Thorsen in Drawn Together, Journal, Quote

The power of art to heal and to build connections: Drawn Together

Published November 27, 2013November 27, 2013 by Katarina 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 Katarina Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, Inspiration

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One year ago, he said “never give up.” I won’t. #drawntogether

Published October 6, 2013October 6, 2013 by Katarina Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, Indiegogo, Inspiration, Journal

The Waves- Matt Roy’s addition to our COMMUNITY JOURNAL PROJECT! #drawntogether #recycledart

Published September 11, 2013 by Katarina Thorsen in Artists, Artwork, Bookstore, Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal, Recommended blogs

“Never forget you are Daddy’s girl.” Drawn Together excerpt series Part 4

Published June 16, 2013June 16, 2013 by Katarina Thorsen in Bookstore, Drawn Together, 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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