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toril art
@torilart.bsky.social
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🎨 Artist & Activist | Creating bold, nature-inspired art with themes of social justice and conservation. Creator of Conservation Consumer & Divine Ambiguity series.
IG/FB: @torilart
weblink: https://www.torilart.com
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Delivered a 3ft x 6ft commissioned triptych to a client in Madison today!
Boom! Baby!
Can't wait to see it hung in its new space.
So honored by this.
#torilart #fineart #painting #BlueskyMonday #acrylic #landscape #art #Blueskyartist
A stylized landscape painting of rolling farmland under a dramatic, swirling sky. A winding dirt road runs through fields of green and yellow, bordered by clusters of trees. In the distance, layered hills and blue mountains stretch toward the horizon. The sky is filled with expressive, swirling clouds in shades of blue, white, and gray, giving the scene an energetic, almost mosaic-like texture
November 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Now adding a hungry child to this now famous image.
#cancerreasearch #healthcare #ACA #SNAP #goldenballroom #hunger #dignity #foodinsecurity #socialjustice
Drawing of a small child with no hair, holding an IV pole along side a girl with an empty soup bowl. They are looking at a ballroom with lots of people dressed up, eating at large round tables. (Trump's Ballroom")
November 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Hey there, Bluesky! It's been a while.

Fall is upon us here in the Midwest.

#torilart #painting #fall #haybales #art #fineart.
A stylized painting of a countryside landscape featuring large, rolled hay bales scattered across a bright green field under a vivid, swirling sky. The clouds and sky are rendered in expressive, mosaic-like strokes of blue, white, and turquoise, reminiscent of Van Gogh’s style. The scene feels dynamic and textured, with a sense of motion in the sky contrasting with the calmness of the open farmland.
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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I missed the 11th World Day of Migrants & Refugees, but not its truth: migration is not a crime. Every person deserves safety, dignity, and a home. Borders should never erase humanity. "Caged" - 20x20 Acrylic& Gold Leaf on Canvas
#WorldDayOfMigrants #popeleoXIV #torilart
A young immigrant boy stands behind a metal fence, his small hands gripping the bars as he gazes outward. His face is somber, eyes wide with sadness and longing.
October 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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I'm up and ready for #BLUESKYMONDAY
"Members of the Congregation" 30x30 Acrylic on Canvas
Happy Monday to you, beautiful bluesky peeps.
Make it a good week.

#torilart #floralart #coneflowers #fineart
Stained glass-style artwork of vibrant pink coneflowers with dark centers and green leaves, set against a mosaic-like background of blue, white, and earthy tones
September 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Happy #Blueskymonday people. Staying grounded is more important than ever as we continue the slide into authoritarianism. Stay focused. Stay healthy and always make time for art, reading, beauty, friends, and family.
#torilart #Meconopsis #floral #fineart
Painting of vibrant blue Meconopsis flowers with green stems and leaves against a black background
August 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Hey.. It's still Monday, although it's PM. Happy #blueskymonday afternoon to you. Thought I would sneak in some photography rather than painting. Photo from Portland, Maine. Those rocks! Gah! Make it a good week.
August 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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The first week of August hangs @ the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning. The weeks that come before are only a climb from balmy spring & those that follow a drop to the chill of autumn.... Tuck Everlasting
August 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Hey... well what do you know, we have circled back through another week.
In the spirit of haze... here's a mood matching, hazy, blue, floral painting.
Make the best of it.. #blueskymonday peeps.

#torilart #blueskyart #blueskyartist #florals #fineart
ChatGPT said: A vibrant, abstract painting of yellow coneflowers with dark centers set against a swirling, deep blue and green background. The flowers appear to float and bend in various directions, giving a sense of movement and depth.
August 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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My painting..... your captions. GO!

#torilart #acrylic #captioncontest #chickens
Two chickens stand side by side in an art gallery, gazing at a framed painting of a large, realistic fried egg with a bright yolk on a blue background.
July 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Top of the #BlueskyMonday to you all.
I'm gonna drop this image on you like a caddy dropping a ball on the fairway, whilst no one is watching. 😬
Wishing all my Bluesky resisters the best week.
Keep looking up and press on regardless.
#torilart #blueskyart #blueskyartist #landscape #fineart
A vibrant, stylized painting of a forest scene with tall, thin pine trees stretching into a swirling blue sky filled with white, Van Gogh-like clouds. A small, winding stream with blue and white reflections flows through the forest floor, surrounded by rocks and lush green undergrowth.
July 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Happy #BlueSkyMonday to all you beautiful resisters.
Are we all exhausted by the lies and cover-ups going on?
Join hands with me and let's skip through this beautiful setting and forget about all of this noise for just a brief moment of peace.💙

#torilart #fineart #painting #blueskyart #landscapes
A colorful, stylized painting of a forest scene featuring tall trees with vivid red leaves in the foreground. The background includes green, blue, and yellow trees under a dynamic, swirling sky of white and blue. The ground is textured with shades of yellow, brown, and green, and the overall image has a stained-glass or mosaic-like appearance.
July 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Who is this lady?
3 weeks in a row and ready to roll out a #BLUESKYMONDAY image?!?
"Can You Hear Me Now?" Acrylic on Canvas.
Happy Monday to all you beautiful resisters. 💙

#torilart #fineart #painting #blueskyart #clouds
Stylized painting of a rural road at sunset, with power lines stretching across a vibrant sky filled with dramatic clouds. Fields and trees line the road under a colorful blue, yellow, and orange sky.
July 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Huzzah! Two weeks in a row. I'm up and ready for #BLUESKYMONDAY.
I finished this piece last week.
"In The Making" 30x30 Acrylic on Canvas.
Happy Monday to you, beautiful bluesky peeps.
Make it a good week. Continue to rise up and resist.
#torilart #fineart #painting #blueskyart #clouds
The image depicts a stylized landscape with vibrant colors. The foreground shows a rocky beach with grass growing along the shore. The sea is calm, with waves gently rolling over the rocks, in shades of blue and green. The sky above is filled with dramatic, swirling clouds in shades of white, light blue, and dark blue, creating a dynamic, textured feel. The overall style is bold and graphic, with strong outlines and contrasting colors.
July 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Hey! What do ya know?! It's Monday morning, and so it's still officially #BLUESKYMONDAY! Finally, I'm on time.
As a full-time artist & someone who has relied on Obamacare since its inception, can anyone tell me if I'm still on time to keep my healthcare?
It's ugly time in the Senate right now.
Vivid, stylized painting of a patchwork of colorful farmland under a dramatic sky. The fields in the foreground are painted in rich tones of yellow, green, brown, and gold, with neat rows and curved boundaries suggesting cultivated crops. The middle ground transitions into rolling green countryside with trees and hedgerows. Above, large, swirling clouds dominate the sky in shades of white, gray, and blue, giving the image a dynamic and expressive atmosphere reminiscent of a stained-glass or impressionist style.
June 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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How is it that I always miss #BLUESKYMONDAY!?!?
Well... here is my image for the day.
Maybe we should start a #TORILTARDYTUESDAY!?!
Enjoy this visual journey.
#torilart #fineart #painting #acrylic #northshore #artheals
Stylized painting of a rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore. Tall, windswept pine trees line the left side of the image, with their branches leaning toward the ocean. The water is depicted in vibrant shades of blue and turquoise, with white foam outlining the wave crests. The sky is filled with swirling clouds and patches of blue, creating a dynamic and dramatic atmosphere. The overall style resembles a stained-glass or bold-line illustration.
June 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Happy #Bluesky Monday. A wee late at 3:35 pm.
But what the hell! Top of the mornin' to ya'!
Hope it's a good week.
Little Man's Island - Acrylic on Canvas 18x18

#torilart #blueskyart #blueskyartist #june #fineart #landscape #painting #acrylic
A vibrant, stylized painting titled Little Man's Island depicts a serene forested lakeshore with tall evergreen trees. The trees grow from reddish-brown soil and rocky terrain at the water's edge, with some leaning slightly over the lake. The water reflects the trees and sky in dynamic, swirling patterns of blues, greens, and whites, creating a stained-glass effect. The sky is a mosaic of blues and whites, enhancing the lively, flowing aesthetic. The scene conveys a peaceful yet energetic natural setting.
June 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Motherhood comes in many forms, and each is its own kind of art. Whether you’re a mom to little ones, grown kids, grandkids, godchildren, or the most spoiled furbabies—today, we celebrate you.

#mothersday #mom #mama #floralart #torilart
A soft, pastel-colored painting of ranunculus flowers in a vase, featuring layered petals in shades of white, pink, and light mauve. The background is a muted, gentle gray-blue. Elegant white cursive text is overlaid in the center, reading "Happy Mother’s Day," complementing the delicate and graceful feel of the artwork.
May 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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"Nocturne In Blue"
30x48
Acrylic On Canvas

As we adventure into this weekend, may we pause to find beauty all around us.

#torilart #landscape #fineart #art #artsky #blueskyart #traditionalart #acrylic #painitng #nature
A vibrant painting of a forest scene features tall, trees reaching toward a swirling evening blue sky. The foreground showcases a gently flowing stream with rocks and lush green foliage. The painting has bold outlines and expressive, swirling brushstrokes, giving it a stylized, almost stained-glass effect.
May 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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The View From Here
18x18 Acrylic on Canvas

I hope the view from your weekend allows you to breathe deeply and find your center.

#torilart #landscape #fineart #art #artsky #blueskyart #traditionalart #dailypainting
An abstracted landscape of a country road that curves off into the distance. There are trees and long grasses in the foreground, leading to distant patchwork fields of yellows and greens. There are large clouds above the landscape.
April 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Happy Easter if you celebrate. 💗

#art #artsky #blueskyart #flowers #floralart #traditionalart #dailypainting #happyeaster #fineart #torilart
A vibrant painting of a bouquet of lisianthus flowers in a clear glass vase. The flowers are in various shades of pink, purple, and white, with soft, delicate petals that curl outward. Green stems and leaves fill out the arrangement, with a few eucalyptus leaves adding texture. The background is softly blurred in neutral beige and white tones, giving the focus entirely to the vivid floral display.
April 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
Photo of Senator Chris Van Hollen with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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If you love your library, listen up…
April 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Sounds of The Whippoorwill
Spring is in the air here in Wisco! 💙
Have a beauty-filled day.

Acrylic on Canvas
#torilart #artfetival2025 #fineart #painting #acrylic
A vibrant, abstract landscape painting titled Sounds of the Whippoorwill, featuring a patchwork of swirling colors and bold outlines. Rolling fields in shades of green, gold, and orange dominate the foreground, bordered by a wooden fence and dotted with wildflowers. Clusters of trees and distant hills fade into a richly layered horizon. Above, a dramatic sky filled with thick, mosaic-like clouds in whites, blues, and grays stretches across the canvas, illuminated by warm tones of yellow and orange, suggesting a setting or rising sun. The overall style evokes stained glass, blending realism with expressive abstraction.
April 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Come say hello!!! This festival season is gonna be a trip! #torilart #anybody #artheals #finearts #painting #OMGIneedtosellart #thisismylife
April 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM