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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

When people put pressure on me, I get restless and want them to disappear.

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I was impressed by Jackson's 'Edge of the Maple Wood' at the 1912 OSA Exhibition.

It's bright in the Shack. The sun is strong, but not high in the sky. The rays of light are direct on my paintings.

I am restless under restraints and conventions. I am angry at injustices.

1914 Smoke Lake #tt1914

Today is the @OSAartists Annual Meeting. I need to remind myself that I must go. Florence will be there at least.

I am prey to those old haunting moods - mistrust of myself and my abilities

March 13, 1917 Toronto World

1916 Lumber Camp at Night #tt1916

I helped my Uncle Brodie, a well-known naturalist, gather specimens. He gave me the eye for the details of nature.

I burnt much of my work but an impressive amount remains

My father was intense but absent-minded

1908 Profile of a Woman with a Wreath of Maple Leaves

Vulgarity, misapprehension and ignorance are old acquaintances

Harris once said, "There is so very much in whitness," referring to the colours of snow

I am restless under restraints and conventions. I am angry at injustices.

Shannon Fraser's conception of a religious ceremony involves the raising of a rectified spirit @mowatlodge

1915 Autumn Colour #tt1915 ?1