Website Research:
To learn more about the life and works of these painters you can access the following websites under these headings: Homer Watson, Group of Seven, Emily Carr, Paul-Émile Borduas, Bill Reid, Thaddeus Holownia.

The Group of Seven

1. In-depth description of the evolution and development of the Group of Seven with photos.
   http://www.mcmichael.on.ca/group.htm
2. Increase address to: tomthomson.org/Floorpl.htm Thom Thomson: complete information with photos, anecdotes and examples of his work; also Group of Seven paintings.
   http://www.tomthomson.org/
3. Group de Sept, Musée de Beaux-Art de Montréal
   http://www.ireseau.com/usagers/
   marcelg/grou7lna.htm
4. Group of Seven illustrated works
   http://www.groupofsevenart.com/

Emily Carr

1. Excellent digitalized collection in various museums and galleries with links to other sites.
   http://www.tbc.gov.bc.ca/culture/schoolnet/
   carr/gallery/gallmain.htm
2. Excellent site on every aspect of Carr's life as a painter and writer.
   http://www.tbc.gov.bc.ca/culture/
   schoolnet/carr/index.htm
3. Biographic sketch plus paintings: Blue Sky, Big Raven, Loggers' Culls, Totem Poles, Kitseukla, Mountain Forest.
   http://www.cac1.com/carr.html
4. The Little Pine Cedar, Forest, Above the Gravel Pit, and Vanquished with explanation.
   http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian/
   issues99/mar99/carr.html

Paul-Émile Borduas

1. Extensive bibliography
   http://www.godardgallery.toronto.on.ca/
   borduas.htm
2. A photo of Borduas with a number of his paintings plus a good discussion of Refus global.
   http://heritage.excite.sfu.ca/hpost_e/
   ipost1/10-11/default.html
3. Photo of Borduas and discussion of his controversial message to Quebecers.
   http://www.southam.com/nmc/
   ohcanada/snapshots/borduas.html

Bill Reid and the Art of Canadian First Nations

1. This site provides information on Bill Reid and his art. It follows the creation of one of his carvings, The Raven and the First Men, from inception to completion.
   http://www.moa.ubc.ca/Exhibitions/
   Online/Sourcebooks/Raven/title.html
2. Bill Reid according to the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
   http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/reid/reid01e.html
3. Bronfman collection of selected works with pictures of Reid and his tools.
   http://www.civilization.ca/membrs/
   arts/bronfman/reid1e.html
4. National Film Board documentary on Bill Reid.
   http://www.nfb.ca/FMT/E/MSN/13/13911.html
5. A guide to additional books and websites depicting all aspects of Reid's art and craftsmanship.
   http://www.ipl.org/cgi/ref/native/browse.pl/A275

Thaddeus Holownia

1. Presents a number of his photos and introduction to his work.
   http://www.holownia.com/
2. A before and after study of a section of Queen St. in Toronto done with a wide scope camera.
   http://www.janecorkin.com/holownia.asp
3. A selection of pieces from Headlighting.
   http://www.jamesbaird.com/gallery/holownia/

Some other Sites of Interest

1. Some works of WJ Phillips, a contemporary of the Group of Seven who painted in a very different style
   http://www.sharecom.ca/phillips
2. The National Gallery of Canada Collection.
   http://national.gallery.ca
3. The art and life of Cornelius Krieghoff, another important nineteenth-century Canadian artist.
   http://www.geocities.com/
   SoHo/Museum/4883/
4. About contemporary Canadian arts, with links to other similar sites.
   http://www.cdnartistsonweb.com/
5. The work and words of contemporary women artists in Canada, the site provides notes on individual artists, an extended bibliography, essays about their work written by several different artists, and close to 1500 images representing the work of 130 different artists. English/français.
   http://collections.ic.gc.ca/
6. The home site of the Federation of Canadian Artists, a non-profit artists organization with links to other sites and images of FCA members recent works. English/français.
   http://www.artists.ca
7. This site is "a window on Canadian culture" containing an extensive data base on individuals and organizations involved in different aspects of Canadian culture. You can link to other sites right from this database. English/français.
   http://www.ffa.ucalgary.ca/index.html
8. Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) provides links to museums, galleries, and heritage foundations across Canada. A site index helps you find what you are looking for. English/français.
   http://www.chin.gc.ca
9. Arts magazines also provide a good source of information on the latest developments in Canadian art. Look for Canadian Art, Fuse, and Parachute at your local library or newsstand.