1912 Northern Lake #tt1912

I prefer a more direct handling of colour than focus on meticulous detail and perspective.

In Seattle is where I started watercolours, designing and poring over art magazines.

1917 Spring sketching #tt1917

1917 Spring Flood #tt1917

1917 Spring Break up #tt1917

The economy was in a slump in 1914. The fact that someone chose to be a full-time artist was viewed as frivolous

Jackson lent me his books on Impressionism.

So much for Rasputin and his malign influence on the Imperial Family

1911 Landscape with a Lake #tt1911

I remark to Florence that Rasputin didn't last long in the new Russian regime, March 22, 1917

In the city, one loses connection with the sun and sky

Last night with Florence. We're going to the pictures.

Mar 22, 1917 New moon tonight

I really appreciate Florence McGillivray's advice She the only one who understands what I am trying to do.

Log jams, timber chutes and lumber camps under a starry sky. Images not to be seen in the city.

A restricted palette does not limit your tones and shades. It makes you work harder and in the end you get the right colour

Don't go slopping those bright colors around. They're expensive.' says the shopkeeper

Lismer was fascinated with me when we first met. Artist genius, untutored painter of great ability and integrity.

Packing my painting and fishing gear for the trip to Algonquin Park.