I hear that my swamp picture is down at Ottawa on appro. Hope they keep it.
Tom Thomson
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Follow the Journal of My Last Spring on nostr. Tweeting in real-time from 1917
I don't talk much. I would rather sit on the floor, back against the wall, playing my mandolin.
In 1911 I had my first solo exhibition at the Arts and Letters Club.
Prime Minister Borden thought Duke of Connaught to be a dimwit
Study the subject up close first before painting from afar
In 1908 I was hired by Albert Robson at Grip. He like my lettering designs.
Whenever I got robbed it was for good reason. The robber needed the money more than me.
Lismer said I was a wonder with canoe, axe and fishing line.
The longer I look at a scene the more it reveals
I have self-doubts , but I am grateful for Dr. MacCallum's unwavering faith in my work.
On Saturdays, Varley and I hiked the outskirts or took the ferry to Centre Island.
Park Rule: Licenses should be kept in personal possession at all times.
I don't talk much. I would rather sit on the floor, back against the wall, playing my mandolin.
When Jackson and I shared our knowledge of the North and art, it magically multiplied.
The trees, rocks and weather are in my bones.
Despite my awkwardness, I could do things with colour that nobody could
Square dances are a good way of getting to know women while keeping your options open.
1916 Pointer Boats #upclose 2 #tt1916 http://imgur.com/BDyRhML
A restricted palette does not limit your tones and shades. It makes you work harder and in the end you get the right colour
I never thought of becoming a professional painter until I met Harris and MacDonald