Bess Larkin Housser Harris: A Pioneering Canadian Painter Early Life and Education Born: 1890 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Bess Larkin received her foundational education at Havergal College in Toronto, Ontario. This institution played a crucial role in shaping her future artistic pursuits. Though she lacked formal art school training, she later took lessons from Frederick Varley, which helped refine her skills. Artistic Career and Associations Group of Seven Connection: Bess Larkin Housser Harris participated in exhibitions alongside the renowned Group of Seven, a pivotal momen…