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BOOKS WE LOVE!

  • The book cover showcases a hand splattered with paint, gripping four paintbrushes against a white backdrop, symbolizing the evolution of an artist.

    Become a Great Artist! (Soft Cover)

    Our Rating: 5.0 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

    Kristy Gordon

    Published by Page Street Publishing (2024)

    "This book is more than just a guide; it's a transformative journey that empowers artists to embrace their authenticity and turn challenges into stepping stones, making 'Become a Great Artist' an essential read for anyone on a creative path."

    - Jason Scott (Canadian Art Daily)

    $29.99

  • A captivating impressionist painting of the St. Lawrence River, showcasing a snowy landscape for a book cover.

    River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence (Hardcover)

    Anne-Marie Bouchard & Sarah Milroy

    Published by Goose Lane Editions with McMichael Canadian Art Collection (2024)

    "From the moment I picked up 'River of Dreams: Impressionism On The St. Lawrence' , I felt like I was stepping into a beautifully crafted narrative of Quebec’s artistic history. This isn’t just a collection of images; it's a fascinating voyage through time, beautifully narrated by some of Canada's most talented artists."


    ~Jason Scott (Canadian Art Daily)

    $55.00

  • Cover artwork for "The Group of Seven" by Karl Hicks, illustrating a landscape embellished with vivid autumn leaves.

    The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson (Hardcover)

    David P.Silcox

    Published by Firefly Books (2006)

    This award-winning bestseller includes many never-before reproduced paintings and presents the most complete and extensive collection of these artists' works ever published. The 400 paintings and drawings reveal the remarkable genius of all 10 painters who, at some point, were part of the movement. Tom Thomson, who died before the Group was established, was always present in the public mind.

    $48.72 - Hardcover

  • An Alex Colville painting on a book cover features a woman looking through binoculars while on a boat.

    Colville (Soft Cover)

    Andrew Hunter

    Published by Goose Lane Editions; Paperback edition (2017)

    In this beautifully designed volume, Andrew Hunter organizes Colville thematically, incorporating interludes that explore the relationship between Colville's work and the filmmaking of Wes Anderson, Stanley Kubrick, and Sarah Polley, as well as his influence on writers such as Alice Munro and even cartoonist David Collier. The book is rounded out with more than 100 colour reproductions of Colville's paintings, spanning the entirety of his career, including Horse and Train, 1953; To Prince Edward Island, 1965; Woman in Bathtub, 1973; and Target Pistol and Man, 1980.

    $39.95

  •  Book cover depicting Kent Monkman's artwork of RCMP officers and clergy forcibly taking Indigenous children from their families.

    Kent Monkman: Life & Work (Hardcover)

    Shirley Madill

    Published by The Canadian Art Library (2022)

    Kent Monkman: Life & Work is the first comprehensive book about the celebrated Monkman (b.1965). It is the only publication to trace the arc of his career, from his early abstract paintings to his rise to fame creating works that re-visit and reinterpret historic paintings to offer a powerful commentary on Indigenous resistance, remembrance, and the re-thinking of history.

    $40.00

  • Book cover for "The Memoirs of Miss Chief Eagle Testicle, Vol. One" with a horse, two figures, dramatic sky, and stylized title text.

    The Memoirs of: MISS CHIEF EAGLE TESTICKLE (vol. one / Hardcover)

    Kent Monkman & Gisèle Gordon

    Published by McClelland & Stewart (2023)

    From global art superstar Kent Monkman and his long-time collaborator Gisèle Gordon, a transformational work of true stories and imagined history that will remake readers’ understanding of the land called North America.

    $48.00

  • Cover of "Impressionism in Canada" shows a blonde child in a pink dress with red flowers, set in a vibrant green landscape.

    Impressionism in Canada: A Journey of Rediscovery (Hardcover)

    Our Rating: 5.0 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

    A.K. Prakash

    Published by Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt (2015)

    Impressionism in Canada explores the history of Impressionist art from its origins in France to its influence in Canada and the United States. The study provides a comprehensive look at the development and impact of Canadian Impressionism, highlighting the contributions of key artists such as William Blair Bruce, Maurice Cullen, and Helen McNicoll. The book includes insights into the adaptation of French Impressionism by Canadian artists and its significance in shaping contemporary Canadian Impressionist painting, with contributions from Guy Wildenstein and William H. Gerdts. 802 pages.

    $50.00