I hear that my swamp picture is down at Ottawa on appro. Hope they keep it.

1916 Islands Canoe Lake http://t.co/J5EY9FBoGK #tt1916

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

1917 Spring #upclose No. 2 #tt1917

Art critic Carl Ahrens said it was the European Gestalt embraced by the Canadian artists led to the War.

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.

1915 Sunset Sky #tt1915

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.

1916 Decorative Landscape Birches

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.

While in school in Chatham, I spent most of my money on movies and dances

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