My father had a massive stroke 5 years ago and art has essentially saved his life by rekindling his spirit. Check out his project The Old Apple Tree ! His post-stroke drawings fascinate me. Dad’s perception was altered after his stroke. Here he struggles to illustrate a figure looking out a window. He wanted it to…
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Beautiful new drawings by Roar Thorsen #strokerecovery #neurology #arttherapy
My father (now 80) had a massive stroke 5 years ago and art has essentially saved his life by rekindling his spirit. His mind is strong and reawakened to the power of art. He even watched the the entire TED Talks 2011 Prize Winner JR Talk and teary-eyed discussed with me the global power of…
Two new incredible drawings by my wonderful dad, Roar. #arttherapy #strokerecovery #folkneurology
Also go to ADVICE FROM A VIKING PATRIARCH Dad’s book project THE OLD APPLE TREE
New Cats by Roar!
A new glorious drawing by my father, Roar Thorsen! Check out his current project: THE OLD APPLE TREE.
More charming cats and dogs by my father
Some new drawings by my father, Roar Thorsen! Check out his current project: THE OLD APPLE TREE.
Loving this Halloween drawing by Roar Thorsen!
My dad is in creative hyper-drive and has truly found his answer to embracing his life in long-term care. Here is the latest! Check out his current project: THE OLD APPLE TREE.
My father’s stroke of luck- art therapy and traumatic brain injury
In September 2005, we nearly lost my father due to a severe bleeding stroke resulting in left-side hemiplegia. Essentially, he was left paralyzed on his left side. He cannot walk, but he can speak and his mind is clear. He is dependent on others for simple daily things such as transferring, toilet, dressing. He is…