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Dave Todaro

@davetodaro.bsky.social

Surreal wildlife artist from Montreal. Lover of nature and the elegant universe. https://linktr.ee/davetodaro

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Home | DAVE TODARO ART Official website of artist Dave Todaro. Explore his new collection of surreal wildlife paintings. Shop Paintings and Art Prints.

Hey guys! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve got a brand new art website! You can check it out here:

www.davetodaro.com

30.07.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!! 😊

03.06.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Garden | 11” x 14” | acrylic on panel

A Double-Crested Cormorant sits in his secret garden, admiring his prized garden flower, a glowing Jack-in-the-pulpit.

#art #painting #wildlife #cormorant #surreal #davetodaro #acrylicpainting #contemporaryart #conservation

03.06.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm thrilled to announce that two of my paintings have been selected for the Melt Studio + Gallery juried show!

RENEWAL will be taking place from May 16th to June 15th in Picton, Ontario.

The Opening reception is Saturday May 17th, from 1pm-4pm.

Details:
www.meltstudiogallery.com/upcoming/ren...

06.05.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fixed!

17.04.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scarce | 12” x 12” | acrylic on panel

#art #painting #ocean #sea #shells #starfish #snail #oil #conservation #surreal #wildlife #contemporaryart

17.04.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My website and email will be down for the next few days. Please contact me through social media if you need to get in touch. Thanks!

07.04.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hunt | 12” x 9” | acrylic on panel

A Hoary Bat chases down a Rosy Maple Moth amid a raging forest fire.

#art #painting #contemporaryart #bats #moths #fire #conservation #surreal #wildlife

17.03.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This March, I am taking part in an online group show with wowxwow.com

For this show, I produced a new painting titled 'Beacon’. The full painting can be seen here: wowxwow.com/shop/follow-...

Please email the gallery directly for inquiries at sales@wowxwow.com.

Hope you check it out!

08.03.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm very excited to announce that I am taking part in the '2025 Spotlight Showcase' show at @archenemyarts.bsky.social in Philadelphia.

For inquiries, please email to gallery directly at info@archenemyarts.com

The show runs from March 7th to 30th.

Opening night is March 7th at from 5pm to 9pm.

06.03.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A painting of a flock of Indigo Buntings flying over a river on a moonlit night. Everything is bathed in indigo blue. Painting by Dave Todaro.

A painting of a flock of Indigo Buntings flying over a river on a moonlit night. Everything is bathed in indigo blue. Painting by Dave Todaro.

Indigo | 12” x 9” | acrylic on panel

#art #painting #birds #indigobunting #river #moonlight #surreal #magical #blue

03.03.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A painting of a heron hiding in the reeds under a haunting moon, surrounded by fireflies. The bird stares down at one of the insects with curiosity. Painting by Dave Todaro

A painting of a heron hiding in the reeds under a haunting moon, surrounded by fireflies. The bird stares down at one of the insects with curiosity. Painting by Dave Todaro

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Night Lights | 12” x 16” | acrylic on panel

A heron hides in the reeds under a haunting moon, surrounded by fireflies. The bird stares down at one of the insects with curiosity.

#art #painting #acrylicpainting #birds #heron #fireflies #wildlife #wetland #wetlandconservation #wildlife #moon

06.02.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing! I’m glad you like it. I work hard to be accurate, so I’m happy to know you can identify the species!

30.01.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Painting of a black skull with an inner glowing red light hovering in a dark forest. It wears a crown of butterflies that are all beginning to fly away. Painting by Dave Todaro

Painting of a black skull with an inner glowing red light hovering in a dark forest. It wears a crown of butterflies that are all beginning to fly away. Painting by Dave Todaro

Shadows | 18” x 30” | acrylic on panel

#art #painting #contemporaryart #skull #forest #butterflies #dark #surreal

30.01.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Holy guacamole! I’m super excited that I was one of the 31 artists selected for the 2025 Spotlight Showcase at Arch Enemy Arts in Philadelphia, PA.

I will have one piece in the show in March. I’m really looking forward to being part of such an amazing lineup.

More to come!

#art #painting

26.01.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A painting of two dark-eyed juncos hanging out in a poplar tree on a fall day. The leaves have turned yellow and the canopy is abuzz with ladybugs. One of the birds playfully chases a small beetle, perhaps in search of a light snack. Painting by Dave Todaro

A painting of two dark-eyed juncos hanging out in a poplar tree on a fall day. The leaves have turned yellow and the canopy is abuzz with ladybugs. One of the birds playfully chases a small beetle, perhaps in search of a light snack. Painting by Dave Todaro

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Here is a look at the painting I made for the Ascending Signals show for WOWxWOW gallery.

The piece is available for sale online through the gallery until January 30th here:

wowxwow.com/shop/ascendi...

#painting #art #wildlifeart #birds #ladybugs #acrylicpainting #contemporaryart #davetodaro

23.01.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The amount of scammers that target artists is insane. I can’t believe what I have to deal with on a regular basis.

22.01.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s a detail of the piece I made for WOWxWOW gallery.

You can see the full #painting here:

wowxwow.com/shop/ascendi...

13.01.2025 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m super thrilled to announce that I’m taking part in a group show with WOWxWOW.

I have one painting in the show that’s straight out of the studio. You can view it here:
wowxwow.com/shop/ascendi...

See the full show here:
wowxwow.com/ascending-si...

The show runs from Jan 10th to Jan 31st.

10.01.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ascending Signals - WOW x WOW Gallery - Announcement WOW x WOW Gallery proudly presents Gazing Into Ascending Signals. Opening on wowxwow.com at 7pm GMT on 10th January and running until 31st...

I will be participating in a group show with WOW x WOW Gallery. The show opens on Friday. Here’s a small preview:

wowxwow.com/announcement...

Official announcement to come later in the week. πŸ€—

08.01.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Back to the grind.

06.01.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wish everyone a very happy New Year!!!

01.01.2025 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A peregrine falcon chases down a rabbit in the snow. The sun is veiled behind a light snow storm. Light shines out from the bird’s eyes, illuminating the rabbit from behind.

A peregrine falcon chases down a rabbit in the snow. The sun is veiled behind a light snow storm. Light shines out from the bird’s eyes, illuminating the rabbit from behind.

As I look out the window on this #winter day, I’m reminded on this #painting I made.

Escape
17” x 14”
acrylic on panel

#art #wildlife

23.12.2024 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My shop will be closed until Jan 1st. If you have any questions regarding prints, please don’t hesitate to send me a message. Happy holidays! β˜ƒοΈ

20.12.2024 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Getting ready for a late night varnishing session. I love putting on that final touch.

12.12.2024 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!

06.12.2024 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A painting of an egret defending a water lily from a garter snake. The sun is setting and light is moody. The animal’s are hidden deep within a bunch of reeds.

A painting of an egret defending a water lily from a garter snake. The sun is setting and light is moody. The animal’s are hidden deep within a bunch of reeds.

@halfmagical.bsky.social a #painting I made of an #Egret and #Garter snake.

Guardian
12” x 18”
acrylic on panel

06.12.2024 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello fellow artist.

26.11.2024 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey there JM! This piece is sold. However I do have other paintings available. Would you like me to send you a list?

22.11.2024 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A painting of two European Starlings fighting over some berries. It is sunset and they are surrounded by a murmuration of other birds. The mood is dramatic. Painting by Dave Todaro.

A painting of two European Starlings fighting over some berries. It is sunset and they are surrounded by a murmuration of other birds. The mood is dramatic. Painting by Dave Todaro.

This is an #acrylic #painting of two European #Starlings I made last year.

Wanting
16” x 12”
acrylic on panel

19.11.2024 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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