Kat Thorsen

Artist, writer, illustrator, craftivist, art facilitator katthorsen.com

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When public goes private, do I lose you?

When public goes private, do I lose you? I am so used to sharing my creative process openly– and now I find myself in a new state of being, where in order to discuss and develop the project further…

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My narrative.

Something new is brewing. This new thing will require that I dig deeper, reveal more and share some things previously unshared. But in order to do that– I need to prepare… Wait. Hold on…

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Secrets and mysteries

Great, invisible stories are being written all around us, every day. The language of the world is full of ineffable secrets and mysteries. – Brian Brett, Tuco- the Parrot, the Others and a S…

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Practicing neutrality.

I know anxiety. I know depression. And now it seems these days like I practicing neutrality. Allowing things to be. Just be. Letting fear crumble through my fingers. Sighing it out. Letting the…

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Part 23- Epilogue

This chapter is enhanced when accompanied by: I share here my 14 years worth of research notes about Molly’s family and their timeline. Please forgive any spelling errors. © Katarina Thors…

I launched this online True Crime art project one year ago. Today I finish this draft which contains 14+ years of research. Part 23- Epilogue https://mollygraphicnovel.com/2018/01/13/part-23-epilogue/

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Why do I keep the journals?  Is there any value in the pain contained within?

Why have I kept all my journals/sketchbooks? Yes- they are filled with sprinklings of magical memories about raising children- that is definitely the best part. But they are also filled with extra…

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PART 22- Intertwined

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"Molly- a true crime analysis" workshopped online graphic novel third draft: PART 22- Intertwined NOW UP! https://mollygraphicnovel.com/2018/01/09/part-22-intertwined/

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Part 21- The Police Report

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Part 20B- The Bus

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WORKSHOP: YOUR VISION for 2018 through creative process

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My Big Vision and Mission 2018

My 2018 Big Vision: BE MY OWN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR My 2018 Mission Statement: Recommended:

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The Trout Lake Youth Council owls! @HELPPBP outreach project #education

Last night, I had the pleasure of facilitating an introductory session to the Trout Lake Youth Council as part of the HELP YOUTH CANADA Outreach Project. I am using creative engagement in order to…

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Perhaps I am simply an explorer.  Not seeking answers…

I sit on the 23, heading home… leaning my head against the window. The bus is full. It’s damp outside and damp inside. I have a seat, a warm seat on the left side- I always get a sea…

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Until we meet again… dropping off Asterix

Recall September 24, 2017: Well, I did it. Finally. It was time for Asterix’s cremation. I pulled my parrot out of the freezer this morning and placed his wrapped body (decorated wi…

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Part 20A- Molly’s Last Address

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Molly- a True Crime Analysis Part 20A- Molly's Last Address now up!

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The crown ripped away. Journal musings.

My head hurts. Not the inside of my head. The outside. The muscles on top of my skull. The ligaments. I sat under a young tree yesterday and leaned my head back and my head was and is tender, s…

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Automatic writing to tap into the creative process.

Automatic writing, automatic drawing and mark-making all help me stay in or (re)enter the creative process. Automatic writing is generally defined as the process, or product, of writing material th…