Art and Musings from Montana with Sandra Merwin

Welsh Airedale Painting - Bashful Boy - SJ Merwin

2009-05-26T17:03:00.001-07:00

Bashful Boy - Airedale Welsh Terrier Art

About This Painting:
This dog breed is well known for the way they cock their head. When a strange noise, a new command or something of interest occurs, these dogs cock their heads as if to say. Whats up?

Media: Watercolor
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)

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May Your Dreams Come True - Welsh Airedale Terrier Art

2009-05-21T13:07:00.001-07:00

May Your Dreams Come True - Welsh Airedale Terrier Art

About This Painting:
I love to paint terriers, all kinds of terriers. Welsh Terriers, Airdales, Westies, Scotties, Border Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Glen of Imaals, etc. If you have a terrier request please contact me.

Media: Graphite on paper
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
Price: $120 USD

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Airedale Welsh Terrier painting - Family Time

2009-05-20T17:31:00.001-07:00

Family Time - Airedale Welsh Terrier Art

About This Painting:
This is a fun little piece that I hope brings a smile to the viewer. Sometimes I paint for the sole purpose a creating a silly,joyful piece of art that offers a brief respite from the world.

Media: Mixed Media
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $100 USD

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25% donation to National Airedales Rescue

Welsh Airedale Painting - Just Hanging Around

2009-05-20T14:28:00.001-07:00

Just Hanging Around - Airedale Welsh Terrier Art

About This Painting:
Pencil work is my artistic version of sucking my thumb. There is something comforting about putting pencil to paper and allowing the graphite to create the tones and shades in black and white.

Media: Graphite on paper
Size: 9.75 in X 13 in (24.8 cm X 33 cm)
Price: $300 USD

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10% donation to National Airedales Rescue

Playtime for Terriers by Sandra Merwin

2009-05-07T18:13:00.000-07:00

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Welsh, Airedale, Scottish, and Cairn Terriers all in one huge painting.

Playtime for Terriers

About This Painting:
This is a 3 foot X 4 foot painting which pops with joy. I've shown it to dozens of people and no one can resist smiling when they see the larger than life puppies at play.

Media: Acrylic
Size: 48 in X 36 in (121.9 cm X 91.4 cm)

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Trois Antelope by Sandra Merwin

2009-05-05T18:29:00.000-07:00

Trois Antelope

About This Painting:
Expressive Montana Antelope painting with lost and found edges that capture the Antelopes protective coloring that allows them to hide in full view on the open prairie.

Media: Acrylic on Canvas Panel
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $145 USD

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20% donation to HSUS NRRO AHAT Fund

Welsh Terrier Shadow by Sandra Merwin

2009-05-02T17:24:00.000-07:00

Welsh Terrier Shadow by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
Sometimes the black and white of charcoal conveys emotion that color can't. Sometimes I feel bombarded by color on the internet. Bright colors all fighting for my attention. When that happens I pick up my charcoal and just draw.

Media: Charcoal
Size: 9 in X 12 in (22.9 cm X 30.5 cm)

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$200.00 - 20% donation to the AHAT fund

Meadow Lark Bird Painting by Sandra Merwin

2009-05-02T06:22:00.000-07:00

"Meadowlark on the Wire" Song Bird by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
The Meadowlarks are singing in the fields near our house. Their song is a balm to my soul. They way they throw their heads back and move up and down the musical scale is truly incredible.

Media: Watercolor on Yupo
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
Price: $100 USD

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American Pipit Watercolor Art by Sandra Merwin

2009-04-30T16:58:00.000-07:00

American Pipit Watercolor

About This Painting:
The American Pipit was posed on a barbwire fence when I saw him looking around at the green. He was as amazed as I was - that things are actually turning green even though we are still getting snow.

Media: Watercolor on Yupo
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
Price: $100 USD

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Terrier Parade - Welsh Airedale Terriers Art by Sandra Merwin

2009-04-04T17:25:00.000-07:00

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Terrier Parade - Welsh Airedale Terriers

About This Painting:
I like painting motion, and shapes with lost and found edges. This Terrier Parade has motion, repetitive shapes and many lost and found edges. I'm delighted with the effect. I hope you enjoy it too.

Media: Acrylic
Size: 14 in X 11 in (35.6 cm X 27.9 cm)
Price: $250 USD

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20% donation to National Airedale Rescue

Scottish Player - Scottisher Terrier Dog Art - SJ Merwin

2009-04-03T16:37:00.000-07:00

Scottish Play - Scottish Terrier Dog Art by Montana Artist

About This Painting:
Scotties love to play. The orange ball is perfect for an energetic Scottish Terrier. The painting is thick with texture and was created with a palette knife. 20% Donation to Rimrock Humane Society. In addition a 10% donation to HSUS NRRO AHAT

Media: Acrylic impasto on Canvas
Size: 16 in X 20 in (40.6 cm X 50.8 cm)

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Welsh Terrier Art - Welsh Courage - by Sandra Merwin

2009-04-02T17:28:00.001-07:00

Welsh Courage - Welsh Terrier Dog Art

About This Painting:
My 13 year old Welsh is mostly blind, partially deaf and has a host of ailments and yet still wants to play, walk and climb stairs. He teaches me about courage and not quitting when things get tough.

Media: Acrylic impasto on Canvas
Size: 16 in X 20 in (40.6 cm X 50.8 cm)
Price: $300 USD

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20% donation to the National Airedale Rescue

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Running for Joy - Western Expressive Horse Art

2009-04-01T17:01:00.000-07:00

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Running for Joy - Western Expressive Horse Art

About This Painting:
A patron who purchased several horse painting told me that she loves my horses especially the way I capture legs and hooves. So here's a painting that celebrates the legs and hooves running in joy.

Media: Mixed Media - Acrylic, Ink,
Size: 14 in X 11 in (35.6 cm X 27.9 cm)
Price: $250 USD

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Trifecta - Western Contemporary Horse Art by Sandra Merwin

2009-03-30T18:38:00.000-07:00

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Trifecta - Western Contemporary Horse Art

About This Painting:
"Trifecta" the perfect finish of three horses. Place your bets and win the "Trifecta". The highest offer wins. 20% donation to Montana Horse Rescue.

Media: Mixed Media - Acrylic, Ink, Charcoal
Size: 16 in X 20 in (40.6 cm X 50.8 cm)

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Horse Art - "White Face" By Sandra Merwin

2009-03-29T13:28:00.000-07:00

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White Face - Contemporary Western Horse Art

About This Painting:
"White Face" was inspired by Sandy Elmore's video. After I saw her haunting video the white face of her horse danced in my dreams. The next morning without any photo reference I created "White Face".

Media: Mixed Media - Acrylic, Ink, Charcoal
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $200 USD

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50% donation to Montana Horse Sanctuary.

Hoof beats On the Prairie - Horse Equine Western Art - By Sandra Merwin

2009-03-28T14:41:00.000-07:00

Hoof beats On the Prairie - Horse Equine Western Art

About This Painting:
Every once in a while there is a painting that just sings. If you look closely and listen you can hear the song of the horses in this painting. Donation of 20% to HSUS NRRO for horse rescues.

Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 28 in X 22 in (71.1 cm X 55.9 cm)
Price: $600 USD

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Raven Art "Ruffled Feathers" by Sandra Merwin

2009-03-24T19:23:00.000-07:00

Ruffled Feathers - Raven Art

About This Painting:
Ravens talk with the wind. They sit with their face in the wind. Then the trickster wind sneaks up behind and ruffles the Ravens feathers. Ravens are intelligent. They work together in teams to accomplish tasks. With just that characteristic they show a level of development that out classes a few humans I know. This is a delightful painting that captures the silent laughter of the Raven as he talks to the wind.

Media: Acrylic on Canvas Panel
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $120 USD

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20% donation to Rim Rock Humane Society.

Metallic Horses: Gold, Siver and Bronze

2009-03-23T15:07:00.000-07:00

Metallic Horses: Gold, Siver and Bronze

About This Painting:
I had a wonderful time painting with Metallic Acrylic today and love the metallic effect on the canvas. But I can't get a photo that offers a good representation of the painting. I spent so much time trying to take a photo of the metallic painting but the true metallic color doesn't show. 20% donation to HSUS NRRO

Media: Mixed: Metallic Acrylics and Ink
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $100 USD

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"The Four Horses .." - Western Contemporary Art - SJ Merwin

2009-03-20T18:05:00.000-07:00

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"The Four Horses .." - Western Contemporary Expressive

About This Painting:
Yesterday the Horse Slaughter Plant Bill in the MT Senate was approved by three votes. 23-27 It was a sad day for many who have worked so hard to get so close and then lose the vote. Now don't get me wrong I understand that we need humane ways of helping our horses step onto the Rainbow Bridge. But this poorly written bill that gives a Belgian company the keys to Montana so that it can continue it's history of inhumane treatment and pollution is NOT the answer. Please call the Governor of Montana. It's easy, takes a few minutes. It's the right thing to do. Call Governor Schweitzer’s office and ask him to veto this bill (406)444-3111.

Media: Mixed Media - Acrylic, Ink, Charcoal
Size: 16 in X 16 in (40.6 cm X 40.6 cm)
Price: $250 USD

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30% donation to the Montana Horse Sanctuary.

Blue Chickadee - SJ Merwin

2009-03-20T07:26:00.000-07:00

Blue Chickadee - Bird Painting

About This Painting:
The chickadees are singing their mating song. They are in my backyard eating the sunflower seeds and looking at our bird houses to see if they meet their standards. I couldn't resist painting the chickadee today. Most painting of Chickadees are some version of black, white and green. But I wanted something different in the painting than the photo realistic chickadee painting as art. I wanted to render the little guy as almost an abstract or a Picasso-like line drawing that would capture the gesture. I didn't want to create a photo perfect bird, I wanted to create a gesture of a bird that is rendered well enough to be art.

Media: Mixed Media: Charcoal, Ink and Acrylic
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $45 USD

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20% donation to HSUS NRRO

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Thunder on the Prairie - Contemporay Montana Buffalo, Bison Herd Painting

2009-03-19T17:44:00.000-07:00

Thunder on the Praire - Contemporay Montana Buffalo, Bison Herd Painting

About This Painting:
Although the computer image appears small the painting is large, unframed it is 12 X 36 inches. The distinctive bison shapes form a mass as the large bull charges across the prairie. 20% donation HSUS

Media: Mixed Media: Metalic Acrylic, Charcoal, Ink
Size: 36 in X 12 in (91.4 cm X 30.5 cm)
Price: $800 USD

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Three Aires - Airedale Terrier Dogs in Profile - SJ Merwin

2009-03-18T15:02:00.001-07:00

Three Aires - Airedale Terrier Dogs in Profile

About This Painting:
The National Airedale Rescue has many dogs right now because the economy is forcing people to give up their dogs. This painting is for NARA with a 50% donation.

Media: Acrylic
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $150 USD

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Western Expressive Horse Art by SJ Merwin

2009-03-17T17:08:00.000-07:00

Blue Forum - Equine Western Expressive Horse Art

About This Painting:
If you know horses you've seen them put their heads together like they are in a deep telepathic discussion. Blue Forum captures that thoughtful-together-peaceful feeling. It's kind of amazing how horses can shift their large bodies to get all the heads together. Horses actually have many emotions - the emotion in this painting, "Blue Forum", may be one of comfort, peace and harmony. 20% donation to Montana Horse Rescue and 20% donation to HSUS NRRO AHAT

Media: Mixed Media - Acrylic, Ink, Charcoal
Size: 18 in X 18 in (45.7 cm X 45.7 cm)
Price: $300 USD

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Unbridled - Horse, Equine, Western Art by SJ Merwin

2009-03-17T15:41:00.000-07:00

Unbridled - Horse, Equine, Western Art

About This Painting:
"Unbridled" is a lovely word meaning spontaneous and having free will. Horses have been the symbols of power for humans since the first cave drawings. Our language shows the connection we have to horses. "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" is an admonishment to accept a gift without evaluating it. When you look into a horses mouth, you know the truth about the horse; its age, condition, health etc. This painting "Unbridled" shows the power of the horses in a herd. Painting the mass of horses increases the power until the white spirit horse stands out. This painting is reminder to us, that when we handle our own personal power, we need to remember the spirit.

Media: Mixed Media - Acrylic, Ink, Charcoal and Oil on Stretched Canvas
Size: 16 in X 20 in (40.6 cm X 50.8 cm)
Price: $350 USD

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Bay Guardian - Western Expressive Horse Art

2009-03-15T17:16:00.000-07:00

Bay Guardian - Western Expressive Horse Art

About This Painting:
The horse of "Bay Guardian' is ready to start pawing the ground. With sunlight bouncing off his muscles and pent up energy ready to burst he stands proud. 50% donation to Montana Horse Sanctuary.

Media: Mixed Media: Acrylic and ink
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
Price: $145 USD

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