Dave Todaro
@davetodaro.bsky.social
Surreal wildlife artist from Montreal. Lover of nature and the elegant universe.
https://linktr.ee/davetodaro
https://linktr.ee/davetodaro
From June 5th to July 5th, I will be participating in the Common Waters Show at Arch Enemy Arts in Philadelphia.
The exhibition features 60 artists and reflects on our shared relationship with the ocean, and the urgent need for protection.
Check it out!
www.archenemyarts.com/commonwaters...
The exhibition features 60 artists and reflects on our shared relationship with the ocean, and the urgent need for protection.
Check it out!
www.archenemyarts.com/commonwaters...
June 9, 2026 at 2:43 PM
From June 5th to July 5th, I will be participating in the Common Waters Show at Arch Enemy Arts in Philadelphia.
The exhibition features 60 artists and reflects on our shared relationship with the ocean, and the urgent need for protection.
Check it out!
www.archenemyarts.com/commonwaters...
The exhibition features 60 artists and reflects on our shared relationship with the ocean, and the urgent need for protection.
Check it out!
www.archenemyarts.com/commonwaters...
Visitor | 12” x 16” | acrylic on panel
A Luna Moth visits A Steller's Jay perched deep inside the branches of a Hemlock tree. A younger bird watches quietly from a distance.
#art #painting #stellersjay #lunamoth #hemlock
A Luna Moth visits A Steller's Jay perched deep inside the branches of a Hemlock tree. A younger bird watches quietly from a distance.
#art #painting #stellersjay #lunamoth #hemlock
February 24, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Visitor | 12” x 16” | acrylic on panel
A Luna Moth visits A Steller's Jay perched deep inside the branches of a Hemlock tree. A younger bird watches quietly from a distance.
#art #painting #stellersjay #lunamoth #hemlock
A Luna Moth visits A Steller's Jay perched deep inside the branches of a Hemlock tree. A younger bird watches quietly from a distance.
#art #painting #stellersjay #lunamoth #hemlock
I am excited to announce that I am participating in a group show for Nanny Goat Gallery in San Francisco.
Stop by this wonderful and unique gallery to enjoy artwork created by an amazing lineup of artists.
Imagine
February 20 to March 14
Opening reception
Friday, February 20, from 6pm-9pm
Stop by this wonderful and unique gallery to enjoy artwork created by an amazing lineup of artists.
Imagine
February 20 to March 14
Opening reception
Friday, February 20, from 6pm-9pm
February 19, 2026 at 7:22 PM
I am excited to announce that I am participating in a group show for Nanny Goat Gallery in San Francisco.
Stop by this wonderful and unique gallery to enjoy artwork created by an amazing lineup of artists.
Imagine
February 20 to March 14
Opening reception
Friday, February 20, from 6pm-9pm
Stop by this wonderful and unique gallery to enjoy artwork created by an amazing lineup of artists.
Imagine
February 20 to March 14
Opening reception
Friday, February 20, from 6pm-9pm
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
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
October 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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
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
I’m absolutely devastated to learn that Jane Goodall has passed away. She was one of my personal heroes. Rest in peace.
October 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I’m absolutely devastated to learn that Jane Goodall has passed away. She was one of my personal heroes. Rest in peace.
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
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
September 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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
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
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
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
September 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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
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
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!
You can check it out here:
New Painting: wowxwow.com/shop/wow-squ...
Full Show: wowxwow.com/wow-squared-...
Thanks!
September 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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!
You can check it out here:
New Painting: wowxwow.com/shop/wow-squ...
Full Show: wowxwow.com/wow-squared-...
Thanks!
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
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
September 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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
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
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
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
July 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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
www.davetodaro.com
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
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
June 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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
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
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...
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...
May 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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...
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...
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!
April 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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!
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
A Hoary Bat chases down a Rosy Maple Moth amid a raging forest fire.
#art #painting #contemporaryart #bats #moths #fire #conservation #surreal #wildlife
March 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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
A Hoary Bat chases down a Rosy Maple Moth amid a raging forest fire.
#art #painting #contemporaryart #bats #moths #fire #conservation #surreal #wildlife
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!
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!
March 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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!
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!
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.
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.
March 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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.
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.
Indigo | 12” x 9” | acrylic on panel
#art #painting #birds #indigobunting #river #moonlight #surreal #magical #blue
#art #painting #birds #indigobunting #river #moonlight #surreal #magical #blue
March 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Indigo | 12” x 9” | acrylic on panel
#art #painting #birds #indigobunting #river #moonlight #surreal #magical #blue
#art #painting #birds #indigobunting #river #moonlight #surreal #magical #blue
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 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
February 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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 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
Shadows | 18” x 30” | acrylic on panel
#art #painting #contemporaryart #skull #forest #butterflies #dark #surreal
#art #painting #contemporaryart #skull #forest #butterflies #dark #surreal
January 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Shadows | 18” x 30” | acrylic on panel
#art #painting #contemporaryart #skull #forest #butterflies #dark #surreal
#art #painting #contemporaryart #skull #forest #butterflies #dark #surreal
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
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
January 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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
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
January 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
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
The amount of scammers that target artists is insane. I can’t believe what I have to deal with on a regular basis.
January 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The amount of scammers that target artists is insane. I can’t believe what I have to deal with on a regular basis.
Here’s a detail of the piece I made for WOWxWOW gallery.
You can see the full #painting here:
wowxwow.com/shop/ascendi...
You can see the full #painting here:
wowxwow.com/shop/ascendi...
January 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Here’s a detail of the piece I made for WOWxWOW gallery.
You can see the full #painting here:
wowxwow.com/shop/ascendi...
You can see the full #painting here:
wowxwow.com/shop/ascendi...