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Liv Hansen
Danish illustrator and actress
Studio Notes
Reflections on acting and illustration - from a Danish actress working between disciplines, languages, and moments of stillness.


On Stillness and Illustration
I’ve just shared a new piece over on Medium — a reflection on illustration, memory, and the quiet imagery I keep returning to. Train...

Liv Hansen
Jun 8


The Weirdly Useful Things I’ve Learned from Playing Small Roles on Big Sets
It wasn’t glamorous. It usually isn’t. But the lessons I’ve taken from the quieter corners of a set - from being there, watching,...

Liv Hansen
Jun 4


Studio Quiet, Coffee Cold
By Liv Hansen The coffee was cold before I remembered to drink it. I’d made it with good intentions - strong, with whole milk (I’m...

Liv Hansen
Jun 4


How I Prepare for an Acting Role (Without Overthinking It)
I don’t do much on paper. At least not in the beginning. When I prepare for a role, I usually start by sitting with it - quietly. I don’t...

Liv Hansen
Jun 3


What I Understand About a Character Before I Speak
A meditation on presence, body, intention - all the invisible layers that come before performance. Before I say anything as a character,...

Liv Hansen
Jun 3


You’re Not American?
An accent, a boom operator, and a moment that stayed with me. We’d been filming for a couple of hours before we had a chance to break and...

Liv Hansen
Jun 3


Summer Mornings in Copenhagen: Quiet Scenes and Everyday Inspiration
There’s a particular kind of stillness to summer mornings in Copenhagen. The city doesn’t rush. Light spills in slowly — pale at first,...

Liv Hansen
Jun 24, 2024


Chasing Acting Dreams: My Hostel Days in West Hollywood
Traveling has always been a part of my life — a way to feel alive, connect with people, and embrace the unknown. Growing up in a creative...

Liv Hansen
May 30, 2024


10 Best Cafes to Work from in Copenhagen
As a Danish actress and illustrator based in Copenhagen, I often split my time between film sets, my home studio — and the city’s quiet...

Liv Hansen
Apr 6, 2023


A Danish Actress Abroad: Scenes from a Life in Motion
Leaving Denmark There’s something about travel that pulls you into the present. Even now, working professionally as an actress and...

Liv Hansen
Mar 28, 2023


A Day in the Life of a Danish Illustrator and Actress
What does a day in the life of an artist look like? As a Danish illustrator and actress, my routines vary, but certain patterns shape how...

Liv Hansen
Mar 27, 2023
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