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