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The birthday card, 1942.

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

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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The third letter home. November 18, 1968

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

Dream. Letters. Thought and Memory.

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

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

Published June 23, 2017 by Kat 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 Kat 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 Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal

“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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‘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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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

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

Published May 24, 2016May 24, 2016 by Kat 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 Kat 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 Kat 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 Kat 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 Kat Thorsen in Drawn Together, Inspiration, Journal

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

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

Contemplating death, loss, hope, acceptance…

Published November 7, 2014November 8, 2014 by Kat 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 Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Women who inspire

What I learned in 2013: honor your gift.

Published December 16, 2013December 16, 2013 by Kat 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 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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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

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

“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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“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

DOCUMENTARY: Drawn Together- Roar Thorsen’s Recovery through Art

Published April 25, 2013April 25, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, Indiegogo, Inspiration, Journal

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

Edwyn Collins Home Again: reawakening empowerment after a stroke with #art #music

Published February 23, 2013February 23, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Inspiration, Journal

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ADD TO THE JOURNAL PAGES AND BE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY JOURNAL PROJECT! #drawntogether

Published February 19, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Inspiration, Journal

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

Published January 12, 2013January 13, 2014 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Quote

With love and gratitude in my heart and soul, I say thank you to my parents…

Published January 1, 2013January 1, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Graphic Novel, Inspiration

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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

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

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

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

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

Grandpa’s card from the concentration camp. #remember

Published November 11, 2012November 11, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Quote

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

Saudade: the emotion of missing. #grief

Published November 3, 2012November 3, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote, Women who inspire

A pencil box. Regarded with reverence.

Published October 30, 2012February 1, 2013 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote

Dad’s last day. #livinguntilwesaygoodbye

Published October 26, 2012October 21, 2015 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote

Dad’s inner work… leaving one’s ‘self’ to enter nakedly with no agenda. #livinguntilwesaygoodbye

Published October 24, 2012October 24, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote

We’ve become a band of gypsies. #livinguntilwesaygoodbye

Published October 23, 2012June 17, 2017 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal, Quote

“Document it. All of it.” – Roar Thorsen #livinguntilwesaygoodbye

Published October 22, 2012October 23, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Inspiration, Journal

Father and daughter journals. #artheals

Published September 26, 2012September 26, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Bookstore, Journal

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Gratitude and other scenes from the ER. #DrawnTogether

Published September 18, 2012September 18, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, Indiegogo, Inspiration, Journal, Quote

A legacy for the next generation. #DrawnTogether #strokerecovery #artheals

Published September 12, 2012September 12, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, Indiegogo, Inspiration, Journal

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Scenes from Level 2 #DrawnTogether #strokerecovery #artheals

Published September 8, 2012September 8, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, Indiegogo, Inspiration, Journal, Quote

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My father makes an impact. #connections #DrawnTogether #strokerecovery #artheals

Published September 6, 2012September 6, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, Indiegogo, Inspiration, Journal, Quote

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With new technology, #DrawnTogether will be a full-color paperback! #strokerecovery #artheals

Published September 3, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, Indiegogo, Inspiration, Journal, Quote

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Legacy. What does that mean to you? #journal #arttherapy

Published September 1, 2012September 1, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, Indiegogo, Inspiration, Journal, Quote

Sometimes you just have to laugh!. #drawntogether #artheals

Published August 31, 2012 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, Inspiration

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Dad, discovery, drawing and Disney. #drawntogether #artheals

Published August 27, 2012February 7, 2019 by Kat Thorsen in Artists, Bookstore, Inspiration

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