Day 13: "A Painting a Day" to benefit the David Adler Music & Arts Center

"White Stallion in Profile"

My love affair with horses began as a child, watching my grandfather train his beautiful trotters, Mischevious Task and Queen's Ned. Growing up, I would ride as often as I could and have enjoyed watching my daughter Cara enthusiastically share my passion for these amazing and beautiful animals.

Elegant and graceful this watercolor captures the beauty of one of nature's

most beautiful creatures. This striking, clean, design painted on parchment paper is available in a chic mirrored frame when you select the BUY IT NOW option. The subtle sophistication of this design makes this piece ideal to integrate into any home.

Just a reminder, this piece will be available for 3 days only. Don't miss your chance to bid

on this piece and others to help support the David Adler Music & Arts Center! 

"White Stallion in Profile"
6" x 6"  Watercolor on Parchment
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This piece is sold framed as shown
in a 12" x 12" mirrored frame
when you select the
BUY IT NOW option.

Day 12: "A Painting a Day" to Benefit the David Adler Music & Arts Center

"Tree of Life"

The Tree of Life in its various forms is recognized in all cultures as a symbol of immortality

and eternal life. From ancient Chinese and Egyptian culture to Germanic paganism and Mesoamerica, it has been sought after throughout the ages.

While depicted in many different contexts, the imagery across all cultures is essentially

the same. The Tree of Life is the tree whose fruit gives eternal life to all who might obtain it.

In addition to its religious references, it is a reminder of our past (roots - ancestry), present (tree body - knots included) and future (fruit - labor and posterity).

I chose to depict this powerful symbol as a calligraphy composition based on a

verse from the book of Proverbs: 

"It is a tree of life to those who hold fast to it.
Its ways are ways of pleasantness. All its paths are peace."

"Tree of Life" by Stephanie Toral
Watercolor 8" x 10"
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Day 11: "A Painting a Day" to Benefit the David Adler Music & Arts Center

Day 11

"Lokta Poppies"

"Lokta Poppy I"
Watercolor   8" x 8"
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Today, I am am offering a pair of beautiful oriental poppies painted on handmade Lokta paper infused with gold metallic ink.

I love painting on this surface because of the unique way the paper absorbs the paint.

The gold streaks of ink resist the watercolor and this give these pieces such a interesting look.

The red poppy is the traditional symbol of remebrance in this country and in Europe.

Quite fitting for Veteran's Day.

"Lokta Poppy I"
Watercolor   8" x 8"
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In Chinese culture the red poppy is a symbol of deep and passionate love.

Days 10: "A Painting a Day to Benefit the David Adler Music & Arts Center

Day 10

"Vintage Dragonflies"

"Vintage Dragonfly II"
Watercolor
Sold Framed as Shown
9" x 10.5"
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Today, I am am offering two watercolor paintings of one of my favorite subjectsinspired by my love of vintage botanical illustration and ephemora.Presented in unique hexagonal mirrored frames, this charming pair of paintings
make a wonderful display on a small side, entry or powder room wall.

"Vintage Dragonfly I"
Watercolor
Sold Framed as Shown
9" x 10.5"
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Day Nine: "A Painting a Day" to Benefit the David Adler Music & Arts Center

"Persian Rose" Series

The ranuculus is one of my favorite blooms! I love their variety: brilliant and bold or soft and subtle, they always delight!

I also love exploring the meanings assigned to flowers. Did you know that ranuculus is Latin for "little frog?" Perhaps the reason is this:

"According to legend, a young Persian prince became enamored with a beautiful nymph and sang to her night and day. The nymphs became so tired of listening to the young prince sing that they turned him into a ranunculus flower."

This small and endearing flower was in Victorian times, sent to tell a lover that they were charming and attractive.

Today, I am offering two watercolors of these beautiful blooms painted on handmade paper infused with silver metallic ink.

"Persian Rose II" by Stephanie Toral
Watercolor  8" x 10"
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"Persian Rose I" by Stephanie Toral
Watercolor  8" x 10"
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These two pieces are available framed as shown above when you choose the BUY IT NOW option in the auction listing. The stunning "Quicksilver" 12" x 14" frame with a bright white double mat is the perfect complement to these pieces.

Day Eight: "A Painting a Day" to Benefit the David Adler Music & Arts Center

"Bluebird I" by Stephanie Toral
Watercolor  5" x 7"
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Bluebirds

Birds are a very popular subject and a favorite of mine! Today's "A Painting a Day" offerings are a simple pair of watercolor bluebirds.

"Bluebird II" by Stephanie Toral
Watercolor   5" x 7"
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Day 7: "A Painting a Day" to Benefit the David Adler Music & Arts Center

Nantucket Bicycle

I was looking through some old photos and came across this pic of a vintage bicycle I took while my family and I were vacationing on Nantucket a few summers ago. I decided to use this pphoto as inspiration for today's painting. I chose to take some artistic license and crop in tightly on the image, change the background and add more wear and tear to the bike to create a more interesting composition. 

"Nantucket Bicycle"
Watercolor  10" x 8"
This piece is available framed as
shown when the bid
meets the BUY IT NOW price listed

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