Lawren Harris taught me the power and vitality from the German Expressionists
Tom Thomson
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Jackson described a canvas of Harris as Tomato Soup.
1914 Island, Split Rock Group #tt1914 
We're all having enough of this sad and ghastly war
Ralph Bice never liked me. That was ok. I did not like him either.
The hardest thing to paint the different shades of grey in the woods.
Someone described me as an artist with limited funds and a drinking problem.
Feb 16, 1917 TORONTO GLOBE: LONDON CELEBRATES TRIUMPH OF BRITISH VICTORY LOAN. ITALIANS WIN IN MACEDONIA.
Human figures were elusive to paint. I tried but eventually took it as a sign.
I discussed the War a lot with Ed Godin. I was against it.
I spent many happy days looking at tree stumps..
In fly-fishing for trout one must observe his twelve several flies. Izaak Walton
I would accompany my Uncle Brodie for extensive hikes in the ravines, along the Scarborough Bluffs
1916 Autumn #tt1916 
I picked raspberries on one side of the bush, while a bear was picking on the other.
1916 Landscape #tt1917 @NatGalleryCan 
Do not mix the waters of friendship too much.
I'm happy when I come through with my sketches, despondent when I don't
I burnt much of my work but an impressive amount remains
I do not philosphize nor do I analyze myself.