toril art

Beautiful. Powerful. Thank you, George.

Like Stollen Bread?

Hey! Thanks so much for noticing all of that. 🥰

Painting in progress on an easel shows a stylized rocky shoreline with large angular boulders surrounded by swirling blue and teal water, rendered in bold, mosaic-like shapes and high-contrast lines inside an artist’s paint-splattered studio.

I’m “rocking” this new year!! 😄
In progress photo.

#torilart #inprogress #acrylic #rocks

My guess is that redwings are aggressive with humans and the blue jays are aggressive with other birds. That’s my humble observation. Perhaps it’s a toss up.

What an endearing story. Thanks for sharing that. I might need to change my opinion of them.

100% bully birds. Happy New Year, Chantelle.

Agree! We probably all have a story. They are so protective when nesting, it's silly.

Thanks so much, Alan. Happy New Year.

Red wing black bird perched on a twig framed in a black background

Red-winged Blackbirds – “Nature’s Assholes”
Acrylic on Wood Panel
#birdoftheday #birds #dontmesswithme
#torilart #newyearseve #redwingblackbird

A seagull walking along the coast of a beach and away from the viewer.

"Looking For Fries In All The Wrong Places"
Acrylic on Canvas

#birdbutts
#birdoftheday
#seagull
#sometimesthetitlesellsthepainting
#torilart

Love the boldness of your lines and the energy. Bravo!

A stylized painting of Mary holding the baby Jesus while both look down at a smartphone together. Mary has a golden halo and wears a blue veil, and the baby rests in her arms with softly blushed cheeks. The background is dark, making the glowing halo and illuminated faces stand out, blending traditional religious imagery with a modern, humorous moment.

Looking for restaurants that are open today....
Mary: “Are you sure they’re open?”
Baby Jesus: “It says ‘holiday hours may vary.’”

"# Who'sYourDaddy" Acrylic and Gold Leaf on Canvas

#torilart #xmas #MerryChristmas #ChristmasArt #HolyHumor #ModernNativity #Christmas #ArtAdventCalendar

Yummy colors. Thank you. 😊

Thank you!!😊

I'm just going to have to run over the border and hug you. Thank you. Merry Christmas! 🥰

Thank you so much! 🥰

A vibrant, stylized nighttime forest painting in shades of blue and green. Tall trees rise around a gently winding stream that reflects the deep blue sky. Swirling brushstrokes in the sky suggest movement and moonlight, while bright greens and cool blues illuminate the forest floor. The scene feels quiet and atmospheric, evoking stillness and anticipation.

Day 24 of my #ArtAdventCalendar ✨🎄
“Nocturne In Blue” — a painting for Christmas Eve.
That moment when the world goes still, light feels closer, and everything seems to be holding its breath in anticipation.

#torilart #christmaseve #winternight #nocturne #landscapeart #painting #forest

Thanks, Rob!!!!🤗

Nature is so very awe-inspiring. Thank you.

Thanks. I have this ratty old paintbrush that is just perfect for feathers.

A detailed painting of a small blue-and-rust-colored bird perched on a mossy branch against a deep black background. The bird’s head and wings are a vivid blue, with warm orange-brown feathers on its chest and sides. Fine brushstrokes capture the texture of the feathers, while the dark background makes the bird appear luminous and sharply focused.

This guy was just too beautiful not to share twice today.
Day 23 of my #ArtAdventCalendar gets a second post because sometimes one look isn’t enough.
Acrylic on Canvas

#torilart #birdart #wildlifeart #painting #artistonbluesky #natureart #bluebird #animalart #contemporarypainting

Lightning fast licks. 😆

A large, colorful landscape painting in progress sits on an easel in a paint-splattered studio. The scene shows dark evergreen trees rising behind large, rounded rocks dusted with white highlights, beside a body of blue and turquoise water filled with layered reflections. Bright yellows and cool blues contrast with deep shadows in the forest.

Day 23 of my #ArtAdventCalendar 🎨
A peek at a work in progress - still finding its way. Layer by layer, this forest & water scene is coming together.

I love sharing these in-between moments as much as the finished pieces.
#torilart #artistonbluesky #landscapeart #waterreflections

A drawing in a style inspired by Medieval Illuminated Manuscript Illustration. It depicts a Canada Goose dressed as a Barbarian from Dungeons and Dragons. It is wearing two leather shoulder guards with pale fur trim. It is holding a rusty battle axe in each wing, and they are crossed below its body as it hisses in fury and rage. The background is patterned like old parchment paper.

Canada Goose Barbarian was first class/animal combo that I decided on, lol.
#Goose #Barbarian #D&D #ArtAdventCalendar #yrglart

A big fat toad, strapped to a missle with a big red bow on the top

Embracing my inner crazy!
It's Monday and Day 22 of #ArtAdventCalendar
"MISSILE-TOAD" 🤭
He's here to blast into your holiday season.
The countdown has begun!
#torilart #holidayseason #mistletoe #toad #holidayfun #painting #acrylic #art

A stylized winter landscape painting featuring a turquoise cabin with a snow-covered roof set among tall leafless trees. The ground and branches are coated in snow, and the forest behind the cabin glows in muted gold and grey tones. The sky is soft and pale, giving the scene a quiet, still, winter atmosphere.

Day 21 of my #ArtAdventCalendar ❄️✨
“Traverse” — a quiet winter moment to honour the Solstice. Longest night of the year, and a reminder that tomorrow brings a little more light.

#torilart #wintersolstice #winterart #painting #artistonbluesky #landscapeart #contemporaryart #winterwoods

Thanks so much, Dale. Happy Holidays.

A vibrant, stylized landscape painting of a forest riverbank. Tall trees lean toward clear blue water, with twisting roots exposed along a rocky, red-gold shoreline. The water reflects the sky and surrounding trees in patches of blue, turquoise, and white. The forest in the background is full of slender green trunks beneath a bright, cloud-filled sky.

Day 20 of my #ArtAdventCalendar ✨
“There's Such A Lot of World to See” — a reminder of how much beauty waits just beyond the bend. This piece is full of movement, color, and curiosity.
Only a few days left in the calendar, and I’m loving every moment of sharing my work.
#torilart #art #painting

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