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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · 8d

Buzz Session | 11” x 14” | acrylic on panel

A #LeastBittern is taken aback by an audacious #dragonfly. The scene unfolds in a busy, yet unseen part of a #marsh.

#art #painting #wildlife #surreal

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · 21d

I’m absolutely devastated to learn that Jane Goodall has passed away. She was one of my personal heroes. Rest in peace.

Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · 22d

Reverence | 18” x 24” | acrylic on panel

A Cooper’s Hawk sits perched high up in a pine tree. Three Polyphemus moths circle around it, seemingly in awe. This painting is about transformation and rebirth.

#coopershawk #polyphemus #pinetree #wildlife #painting #arr

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks!

Sacred because they are performing a mating dance we know nothing about (from their perspective anyways), one that we see repeated over and over when observing these little insects.

And strike because I imagine the curious bird trying to decide whether to keep watching, or to eat them.

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · 29d

Watchful Eye | 10” x 10” | acrylic on panel

A #CommonGrackle quietly observes a group of female #CabbageButterflies as they perform a sacred dance. The #bird, mesmerized by the ritual, cannot decide whether to strike or to let them be.

#art #painting #wildlife

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hey guys! I am happy to announce that I have a new painting for WOW x WOW online gallery. The show is called WOW² (Volume IX). The show runs from September 5th to 26th.

You can check it out here:

New Painting: wowxwow.com/shop/wow-squ...

Full Show: wowxwow.com/wow-squared-...

Thanks!

Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Sep 2

Warden | 24" x 18" | acrylic on panel

A Grey #Ratsnake wraps itself around the last of the #Trilliums to carpet the forest floor. A blue #Damselfly rests on one of the delicate flower’s petals. Whether the snake is there to protect the flower or strike at the insect is unclear
#art #snakes #surreal

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Jul 30

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

Home | DAVE TODARO ART

Official website of artist Dave Todaro. Explore his new collection of surreal wildlife paintings. Shop Paintings and Art Prints.

www.davetodaro.com

Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thanks!! 😊

Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Jun 3

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

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · May 6

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...

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Apr 17

Fixed!

Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Apr 17

Scarce | 12” x 12” | acrylic on panel

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

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Apr 7

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!

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Mar 17

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

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Mar 8

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 [email protected].

Hope you check it out!

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Mar 6

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 [email protected]

The show runs from March 7th to 30th.

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

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Mar 3

Indigo | 12” x 9” | acrylic on panel

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

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.

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Feb 6

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

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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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Jan 30

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

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Jan 30

Shadows | 18” x 30” | acrylic on panel

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

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

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Jan 26

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

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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Jan 23

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

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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Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Jan 22

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

Dave Todaro @davetodaro.bsky.social · Jan 13

Here’s a detail of the piece I made for WOWxWOW gallery.

You can see the full #painting here:

wowxwow.com/shop/ascendi...

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