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CREATIVE SURGE: THREE WINTERS WITH TOM THOMSON
Creative Surge is published with the support of the Ottawa School of Art.
“The School takes great pleasure in supporting David and France’s examination of Tom Thomson’s paintings, completed over the last three winters of his life. Their warmth and passion for Thomson’s artwork ensures this document will be a vital resource for students, artists, writers and all those interested in the history of Canadian landscape painting.” Andrew Fay, Executive Director, Ottawa School of Art
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About Creative Surge
In just three winters Tom Thomson created all of his masterworks, an achievement sometimes overshadowed by an incredible mastery of oil sketches and his untimely death.
We take a voyage of discovery through the poignant winters of 1914/15, 1915/16 and 1916/17 in Tom Thomson’s studio. Our back and forth conversations offer a lens through which to rediscover his masterworks, re-energizing and refreshing our attachment to his studio paintings as well as Tom’s evolution as an artist. Our strong personal connection to Thomson’s genius shines through our respect for these magnificent paintings!
Much has been written – and continues to be written – about Tom Thomson and his art. Still, we are perhaps the first to truly convey the drama and importance of these three winters, spotlighting his large paintings. Written in an accessible and engaging style, the reader is inspirited to rediscover Tom’s studio paintings. Whether this is your first or fifteenth book on Tom Thomson, it will set you on the trail to seek out Tom’s art during your next gallery visit!
Advance Praise
“I really enjoyed the book. I like the conversational format as a way of encouraging closer looking/analysis of the paintings. I also enjoyed learning whether you preferred the sketch or the worked up painting in each case. I like that you add in historical context at appropriate moments. Your conversations got me to look at something I am familiar with in a new way.” Gary Goodacre MA (Art Education)
“I found the book interesting, informative, and very entertaining! I have never thought of Tom’s work in terms of the three winters. I engaged with your personal stories and your emphasis on the power of discussion laid an excellent framework/foundation for what was to follow. By placing Tom within his times and environment, you brought him to life. I felt like I was following you around the gallery and eavesdropping on your discussions! Your in depth discussions about individual paintings encourages the reader to really look and “see” his paintings. I think that your book will be of interest to anyone interested in art and especially, anyone interested in paintings, regardless of their experience and skill level. I am sure that anyone who reads your book will never look at a Tom Thomson painting in the same way again. I know I won’t!” Susan Guirey-Pierce
“I thought perhaps this could be used as a reference by art teachers in schools (even elementary school) if they were wanting to teach about Canadian Art. I could see students in older grades reading your book and providing their take on it as a reflective assignment and perhaps create their own study. I think that your book provides a guide as to how we can observe art and how varying observations and opinions are interesting.” Andrée Marchessault, Teacher
