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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

My current art studio; this camp spot is only 2 hours hike from the road, and so very peaceful. I spend all day either painting, watching birds, or making food and hot drinks. The leaf colour this year is incredible. #pleinair #painting #canada #art #camping #hiking #nature

A photo showing my lakeside camp fire and some of the paintings I’ve produced this past week.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Gave the billionaires, nature haters, and war criminals a spirited welcome to Toronto this week. #resist #naturelover #toronto #canada #classwar

Signs saying No war but class war and capitalism the greatest grift show on earth.

Photo showing demonstrators facing a line of police.

Hard to argue with such a sentiment at times like these.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A friend is sadly fading away, and recently their partner spoke to me of when they met, in California, at a time when the gardens were full of jasmine, carnation, and snapdragons. So today I painted this for them. #art #painting #love

An acrylic painting of a shuttered window with sea and palms beyond. Three pots hold pink carnations, yellow snapdragons, and white jasmine.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

‘Moose’; acrylic on birch bark I got from a local forest. #art #painting #nature #wildlife #rawart

An aerial view of a moose, painted on birch bark,with swirling multicoloured lines around reminiscent of reeds swaying. Influenced by the art of Gloria Petyarre.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A very enjoyable back-country #hiking and #pleinair #painting trip. No masterpieces created but a lot of enjoyment had. #algonquin #art #camping

A photo of 6 pieces of art at a campsite with lake and trees behind.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

My yearly week long camping, hiking, and plein air painting trip to Algonquin was great. Saw more loons than people, ate simply, drank from the lakes, painted a lot, returned feeling much refreshed. The peace and silence out there is immense. #pleinair #painting #humanmade #art #hiking #camping

A photo of me sat in a portable chair painting the view of the lake here me.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I wanted to spend time alone with the Monets yesterday so I arrived at the art gallery very early; had 6 minutes of silent meditation on the lilies before any hustle and chatter entered the room - oh for more, yet grateful all the same. #art #monet

A close up of a Monet painting of water lilies.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

‘Blind Filipino Guitarist’, acrylic on wood panel. #rawart #arte #art #painting #philippines

A small painting, held in my hand, of a guitarist dressed in yellow and white, crouched against a wall painted blue and red.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

‘The Last Cast’, acrylic on waste plastic and tin foil. As you likely know, Israel bans fishing in Gaza. Any local trying to feed their family by day is targeted/murdered by drones. These men have fished under cover of night and are making one last effort at sunrise. #art #palestine #painting

A painting of a fisherman throwing a net at sunrise whilst Gaza in the distance is hit by an early missile strike.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

‘Loon near Egilsstadir’, acrylic on birch bark. The knot in the birch bark reminded me of the body of a loon. So I painted one I saw in East Iceland, on a lake among birch forest, this past June. #art #birds #iceland #natureart #artoftheday #painting

An acrylic painting of a black and white loon on birch bark.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Looking up…at me, and beyond. #BirdOfTheDay #OverTheRainbow (any bird looking skyward). #iceland #photography #birds

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The weather’s forecast to be fine for pow wow tomorrow at Grand River (Six Nations), I’m looking forward to a great gathering. This was taken last Sunday at Scugog pow wow.

Two dancers in the pow wow arena, their regalia is a mix of orange, yellow and blue.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Scugog #powwow last Sunday. So nice to mingle with welcoming folks, and dance to the drums in the sun, and with pow wows being alcohol/drug free it helps keep the vibe chill and real. Such fine artistry and creativity on display too! #indigenous #canada #culture #ontario #creativity #firstnations

Six jingle dress dancers exhibiting their skills in the arena.

The intertribal dance, of which their are many during a pow wow, encourages all people of all nations to get in the arena and dance together.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

‘Sentinel 2’. An eagle’s view of 8 elephants sleeping in long grass, whilst another elephant stands guard. Acrylic on 16”x20” canvas. #art #painting #nature #acrylicpainting #elephants #wildlifeart

A painting showing an aerial view of elephants sleeping surrounded by multicoloured flowing grass, whilst one elephant stands guard.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

‘Sentinel 1’. An eagle’s view of 8 elephants sleeping in long grass, whilst another elephant stands guard. Acrylic on 16”x20” canvas. #art #painting #nature #acrylicpainting #elephants #wildlifeart

A painting showing an aerial view of elephants lay sleeping whilst red, green and blue long grass blows around them.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Deep in an Icelandic birch forest I came upon a Barrow’s Goldeneye on an emerald green pond. Upon returning home it was an act of praise to paint the scene on birch bark. #art #painting #spiritual #bird #nature #rawart #handmade #iceland #humanmade #duck

An acrylic painting on birch bark of a Barrows Goldeneye duck on a green pond with birch forest in the distance.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

After mum passed, my sister took cuttings from mums garden and planted them around her own pond, to help keep memories alive. Roses, lilies, poppies, and more. They’ve all grown well the past 3 years and are now in full bloom, so last week I painted the scene. #painting #flowers #gardens #art

A colourful acrylic painting of flowers around a fish pond with a shed in the background.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Puffins are beautiful! They’re also endangered. Sadly, hunting is still allowed in summer, just when they’re feeding chicks. Many folks don’t ‘do’ politics. But everything today is a political decision. Love nature? Help save it any way you can. #birds #birdoftheday #nature #activism #photography

A photo of a puffin staring at the camera. The background is mid olive.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Visited an exhibition by David Blackwood today, his etchings/prints are amazing. This one, from 1980, is called ‘Fire down on the Labrador’. #art #aquatint #fineart #davesfaves #handmade #canadianart #artoftheday #etching #nature #newfoundland

A handmade etching showing a black whale before a blue green iceberg, with a ship on fire on the surface.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A Horned Grebe in Dalvík, Iceland, recently. They nest on many lakes across the north of the island and are quite a regular sight there; very different from here in Canada where I might only see a couple each year. #birdoftheday #birds #iceland #naturephotography

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

A black and white wagtail sat on the fence outside the Hotel Godafoss. #iceland #greyday #birdoftheday #birdphotography #travel #nature #wildlife

A black, white and grey wagtail sits on a fence with a dark olive background.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

This time of year the Ptarmigan are easily seen in north Iceland as they try to attract mates and defend territories. Like Golden Plovers they’re another daily pleasure. This one strolled right on past me, just a couple of metres away. #birdoftheday #birdphotography #nature #bird #iceland #travel

A photograph of a mottled white and brown Ptarmigan with a green and beige grassy background.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A highlight of Iceland is being among so many Plover. One of my favourite birds, beautiful markings and such a sweet little call. I’ve been seeing them every day, it’s such a treat. #birdoftheday #birds #iceland #nature #photography #travel

A golden plover bird stands side on among grass.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Arctic Terns and Icebergs. The bluer the ice the more refreshed my soul. #birds #iceland #photography #nature #travel

2 Arctic Terns fly among icebergs of varying hues, from deep aqua blue to dark grey.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Bathing in a naturally heated river - about 35c - watching steam erupt from hot mud pools on the mountainside. #iceland #nature #wildswimming

A photo of legs and feet in a river whilst beyond is steam escaping from a mountainside.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

At the pond, Sister Swallow. Each day, as my understanding expands, so does my idea of kin. Humans are no longer the only species in my community, my brotherhood. All living things - birds, trees, all nature - are my kin, equal. #birds #equality #vegan #art #community #photography

A swallow glides over a pond, its reflection below.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The Buddha head in the tree that appeared a few months ago in a nearby ravine reminded me of the famous head in Thailand, and inspired this painting. Balance, asymmetry, and growth are key themes. #art #painting #buddhist #growth #nature #creative

An acrylic painting of a Buddha in a Bodhi tree and reflected underneath, in front of a ceramic Buddha head in a tree.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

If you doubt this, try posting a lovely pic of nature, or kids, with a happy few words. Then post a similar pic with news of those trying to destroy all that is good and holy. See the difference in ‘likes’ as the 80% turn away. #beauty #truth #nature #resist

10 percent of any population is cruel, no matter what, and 10 percent is merciful, no matter what, and the remaining 80 percent can be moved in either direction. Susan Sontag

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Soon after sunrise, a feeding frenzy as cormorant, merganser, gull, and tern converge. #birds #sunrise #beauty #nature

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

A day enjoying beauty and culture, and marching against those who wish to destroy it all. Early bird watching, marching to oppose Israel and its allies’ appalling actions, and an evening at the opera. #birds #beauty #nature #sunrise #resist #palestine #nakba #opera

4 Jewish leaders head our march opposing Israel, and commemorating the Nakba.

The opera stage with set design inspired by Klimt.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Hermit Thrush’s are, I find, usually keen to avoid humans. I hear their lovely ‘swamp angel’ song often through summer, but rarely see them then. Only during early May do they come close, like this one, which hopped to within a metre of me. #birds #photography #nature #wildlife

A Hermit Thrush looking inquisitively at my camera which is at its eye level.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Sat above me a yellow warbler enjoys early warmth. I don’t have a great camera and that’s on purpose; I like the process of sitting and waiting for birds to come close enough to photograph. Had I a long lens I’d probably use it and spoil the magic. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #beauty

Photo of a yellow warbler set against blue sky.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I passed by the nest the previous 2 days, one of the parents was always sat there, arranging the eggs and down, then such a lovely surprise on my recent visit, to see the chicks have arrived. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #beauty #spring

New born chicks with their mum on the nest.

A long shot of the nest showing the marsh surroundings.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Roller flying through early morning mist, over a Sri Lankan tea estate. Acrylic on 12x9” canvas. #birds #nature #painting #birdart #art

A turquoise, light ochre and navy blue bird flies over a tea estate crossed by dirt tracks.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Scarlet Tanager lit up by sunrise, and coyote tracks leading along Point Pelee driftwood beach. A fine start to the morning. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #birdphotography

A Scarlet Tanager perched on a brown branch.

Coyote tracks leading away onto a beach with the lake horizon beyond.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Just a few metres from my sunrise viewing log at Point Pelee I found a Least Bittern in the woods, wonderfully illuminated by the soft early glow. #birds #nature #photography #beauty

A Least Bittern illuminated by golden sunrise glow.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

I’ve come to Point Pelee NP to bird watch for the week. Love to begin each day with a mug of tea on the beach. I rarely get to see sunrise during everyday life so this is a real treat. #birdwatching #resistance #palestine

A photo of a tea mug set
before sunrise on the beach, with ‘Long live the Resistance from Kashmir to Palestine’ written on it.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

‘Eagle’s view of Elephants bathing; morning light.’ “…Zen philosophy lays more stress upon the process through which perfection is sought than upon perfection itself. True beauty can be discovered only by one who mentally completes the incomplete.” #art #okakurakakuzo #painting #wildlife #nature

Painting of an aerial view of orange, grey, and pink elephants bathing in shallow water.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

‘Yellow Linda with piano’, by Paul McCartney, 1988. The stool shown - and the items on it - used to belong to Rene Magritte; Linda bought it for Paul in a sale of the contents of Magritte’s studio. #oilpainting #paulmccartney #davesfaves #art #magritte #painting

A painting of a woman with yellow hair and blouse on a yellow sofa before a yellow piano.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

‘Late afternoon at a Yala Waterhole’, a new 9x12” painting, based on memories of my time in Sri Lanka, influenced by the aerial perspective so common in modern Australian First Nations art, which I love. #wildlifeart #natureart #painting #acrylic #landscape #srilanka #elephant #art #nature #birds

Acrylic painting of an aerial view of an elephant and flamingoes at a waterhole with deep shadows. Painted in shades of orange, green, pink, and blue.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

‘Unspoken Words’ by Paul McCartney, oil on canvas, 1994. #art #paulmccartney #davesfaves #oilpainting #painting

Semi abstract painting in shades of orange showing 3 faces.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

‘Shark on Georgica’ by Paul McCartney. Oil on canvas. After the Beatles Paul spent a lot of time on Long Island, sailing his small red boat on a pond (it’s in this painting) and talking art with Willem de Kooning. #art #paulmccartney #painting #oilpainting #landscapepainting

A square painting with blue sky, yellow sand at bottom, and a pond with red sailboat and black and white shark fin.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

There’s an exhibit of Paul McCartney’s early photos on in town, it inspired me to get a book of his paintings. His painting is as experimental as much late Beatles music was, I like it a lot. I’ll post some later. #art #painting #beatles #paulmccartney #abstract

A photo of the foyer of the Paul McCartney exhibit on at the AGO now. Showing headshots of the 4 Beatles.

Title page of a book of Paul McCartney’s paintings showing a painting on the left and words on the right.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Morning light in my studio, on a ‘Birds Eye view of a deer walking through long grass’. #art #painting #humanmade #nature

An acrylic painting of an aerial view of an orange deer walking through waves of blue grass.

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D Wise @dave-wise.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Several years after her death, Mum’s sister reappeared before her and her siblings, smiling in the blue dress she was buried in, floating before the Atis tree (sugar apple). Recently I was told this story, and decided to paint it. Acrylic on 12x9 canvas. #art #painting #spirit

A colourful painting of 4 children sat facing a figure in blue floating between 2 red and orange sugar apple trees.

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