Born in Toronto, Canada, Tom Goldsmith’s early interest in dogs was sparked by Jack London’s The Call of The Wild. As skillful as the storytelling was, however, what captivated Goldsmith most were the book’s spectacular illustrations by Paul Bransom. The budding artist fawned over the drama and designs by this master of animal art. Those illustrations did not just serve as an important portal into the intimate lives of animals, they set a path for the entirety of Goldsmith’s life. So it was, perhaps predictable, that after attending The Ontario College of Art and Design, Goldsmith, like so many of his artistic idols, chose to hone his craft within the covers of popular sporting magazines. Deadlines and the whims of editors taught him discipline. The skills learned there created a solid foundation for the artwork that emerges from his studio to this day. After decades of work as an illustrator, Goldsmith emerged as one of the most wildly published sporting artists of his time. Despite this, he began to tire of the inherent restrictions within the publishing business. Now, a fine art path has allowed him to focus entirely on his beloved upland game and the dogs that pair so exquisitely with them. Many of the paintings that have resulted from this transition have found homes in private collections of sportsmen across North America. Today, Goldsmith paints from his home studio, situated along the banks of the Head River in central Ontario. The surrounding acreage of alder thickets and pines provides a ready source of inspiration and reference. His property is an ideal place to run his dogs and meet the local ruffed grouse and woodcock each autumn.