I just got back from a few days in Yellowstone Park. Lovely, lovely. I had a chance to see some great animals and sketch even more. While I was there I did a pen and ink sketch of my Welsh Terrier.
As soon as I'm unpacked I'll start on the wild animals of Yellowstone Park. 
"Pen and Ink Welsh Terrier"
8 inches X 8 inches
Pen and Ink
$75.00
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Monday, May 19, 2008
"Pen and Ink Welsh Terrier" Dog Art By Sandra Merwin
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
"Scotty" quick sketch, Scottish Terrier Drawing by Sandra Merewin
Sometimes it is fun just to grab pen and ink and do a quick sketch. This Scottish Terrier has a spontaneity about it that can only come from working fast without knowing what is going to happen. And then sometimes magic occurs...
This little Scott is $35.00 and is created on MiTiennes paper.
"Scotty" quick sketch
About This Painting:
Not much time today so I created a spontaneous Scottish Terrier as a quick sketch. See blog for more details. 20% donation to HSUS NRRO.
Media: Pen and ink
Size: 6 in X 4 in (15.2 cm X 10.2 cm)
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Monday, May 12, 2008
"Spring Finch" in Watercolor by Sandra Merwin, smerwin
"Spring Finch" in Watercolor
About This Painting:
Miniature painting on Watercolor board. 20% to HSUS NRRO - serving an eight state area in animal rescue.
Media: Watercolor
Size: 4 in X 6 in (10.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
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$100.00 (includes shipping)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
"Montana Buffalo #5" By Sandra Merwin, smerwin
"Montana Buffalo #5"
About This Painting:
Contemporary Buffalo from Yellowstone Park, part of "My Montana Series" 20% donation to HSUS NRRO. Click on my blog for more information
Media: Mixed Media
Size: 5 in X 7 in on canvas panel. (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
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$100.00 (includes shipping)
Saturday, May 10, 2008
"Dalmatians Playing" Mixed Media by Sandra Merwin, smerwin
"Dalmatians Playing" Mixed Media
About This Painting:
Pen and Ink with small touches of watercolor create the painting. 20% donation to HSUS NRRO.
Media: Mixed Media
Size: 8 in X 5.5 in (20.3 cm X 14 cm)
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Pen and ink artwork with touches of watercolor on bristol paper.
$35.00 (Includes postage)
Friday, May 09, 2008
"White Crown Sparrows" Bird Art by Montana Artist, Sandra Merwin
"White Crown Sparrows" Birds Mixed Media
About This Painting:
5 X 7 matted painting with inner oval cut. These White Crown sparrows have a religious symbolism. Some say that the white crown is the crown of thorns that Jesus wore. The tiny sparrows where given the markings to remind us that even the tiny sparrow is cherished. 20% donation to HSUS
Media: Mixed Media
Size: 6 in X 4 in (15.2 cm X 10.2 cm)
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$45.00 (Includes shipping)
Thursday, May 08, 2008
"Yellow Labrador Puppy" Pen and Ink by Sandra Merwin, smerwin
Yellow Labrador Puppy
4 inches X 6 inches
Pen and ink with Watercolor washes
$75.00 (includes shipping)
20% donation to HSUS NRRO
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Wednesday, May 07, 2008
"Getting Ready to Ride" Horse Scenic by Montana artist, Sandra Merwin, smerwin
This is #2 in "My Montana" series. This is what I see around me. Men walk down the streets in cowboy hats. Formal affairs are called black tie and blue jeans; the men wear a tuxedo top with jeans and boots - and of course cowboy hats.
This miniature is created on 300# Yupo. Yupo is a slippery paper that keeps the watercolor floating until it dries. Regular watercolor paper allows the water to soak into it. Yupo with watercolor needs to be fixed with a watercolor type varnish, other wise getting it wet would cause the painting to float into different puddles. I still can't believe that I did a scenic with figures in watercolor on yupo. All the paint is floating so it is hard to get the lines and modeling that define the tiny forms.
"Getting Ready to Ride"
About This Painting:
Miniature watercolor painting on yupo, #2 in My Montana series. 20% donation to HSUS NRRO. For more information click on my blog.
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
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$100.00 includes postage
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
"Wire Fox Agility" Watercolor by Sandra Merwin, smerwin
My experience with terriers, like the Welsh or the Wire Fox, in agility training is that they are excellent at understanding and accomplishing the task you ask of them. However if you want them to repeat it over and over, they get bored easily and often make the simple tasks more exciting by going at them backwards or sideways just for variety.
Wire Fox Agility
5 inches X 7 inches
Watercolor on 300# Yupo
20% donation to HSUS NRRO
$100.00 (postage is included)
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Monday, May 05, 2008
"Yellowstone Wolf" By Montana Artist Sandra Merwin
"Yellowstone Wolf"
About This Painting:
I saw this guy last year near Hayden Valley. #2 in my series of "My Montana". Click on my blog for more info. 20% donation to True Blue Animal Rescue.
Media: Watercolor
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
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$100.00 (Includes shipping.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
"Three Waiting at the Montana Fair" Cow Watercolor by Sandra Merwin
I'm starting a new series called "My Montana" - I plan to paint what I see around me every day. Today is the "Three Waiting at Montana Fair". The three different colored cows lined up for me in a wonderful composition.
Three Waiting at the Montana Fair
Watercolor on Yupo
6 inches x 6 inches
20% donation to HSUS NRRO
$100.00
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Saturday, May 03, 2008
"Blue Dancing Horse" Mixed Media by Sandra Merwin, smerwin
"Dancing Blue Horse"
About This Painting:
Mixed Media painting of "Dancing Blue Horse". For more information click on my blog. 20% donation to True Blue Animal Rescue.
Media: Mixed Media
Size: 6.5 in X 7.5 in (16.5 cm X 19.1 cm)
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$50.00
Friday, May 02, 2008
"Norwich Terrier with Red Dish" Watercolor by Sandra Merwin
"Norwich Terrier with Red Dish" Watercolor
About This Painting:
6 inch square watercolor painting: number 12 in the Joyful Dog Series. Click on my blog for more information. 20% to HSUS NRRO, serving an 8 state area in animal rescue.
Media: Watercolor
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
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$100.00
Thursday, May 01, 2008
"Scottish Terrier Pair" Watercolor by Sandra Merwin, smerwin
"Scottish Terrier Pair" Watercolor
About This Painting:
Number 11 in the Joyful Dog Series: "Scottish Terrier Pair". 20% donation to BONES - Beagle Rescue Charity. Thank you for everyone who has emailed me about the "Joyful Dogs".
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
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$100.00 (Includes shipping)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
"Beagle with Red Leash" Watercolor by Sandra Merwin, smerwin
From the Joyful Dog Series: "Beagle with Red Leash"
Some people believe that by your attention you can create awareness. In quantum physics the observer can influence whether there is a particle or a wave of particles. Operating on this same quantum level, I've been painting joyful dogs, hopefully spreading joy and some smiles.
"Beagle with Red Leash" Watercolor
About This Painting:
Number 10 in the Joyful Dog Series. Watercolor on yupo. 20% to BONES, a rescue charity for Beagles.
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
$100.00 (Free priority shipping)
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
"Bullie with a Bone" Bull Dog Art By Sandra Merwin
"Bullie with a Bone"
Based on a Beautiful Bullie Model from Switzerland.
6 inches X 6 inches
Watercolor on Yupo
20% donation to True Blue Animal Rescue
$100.00 (Includes postage)
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Monday, April 28, 2008
"Two Jacks" Jack Russell Puppies Watercolor by Sandra Merwin, smerwin
"Two Jacks" Jack Russell Puppies Watercolor
About This Painting:
Another painting from my Joyful Dog Series. 20% donation to HSUS NRRO. For more information and to see more of the series click on my blog.
Media: Watercolor
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
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$100.00 (includes postage and handling.)
Sunday, April 27, 2008
"Shih Tzu Puppy with Red Ball" Watercolor Painting by Sandra Merwin
A Shih Tzu (Shitzu) Puppy for my my whimsical "Joyful Dog" Series. These dogs are bursting with good luck and good fortune. 
"Shih Tzu with Red Ball"
6 inches x 6 inches
Watercolor Original on Yupo
$100.00
20% donation to HSUS NRRO
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
"Poodle and Red Ball" Watercolor Painting by Sandra Merwin
"Poodle and Red Ball" Watercolor Painting
About This Painting:
Another painting from the "Joyful Dog" Series. 20% donation to HSUS NRRO.
Media: Watercolor
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $100 USD
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Friday, April 25, 2008
"Briard with Red Rabbit" Watercolor Painting on Yupo by Sandra Merwin
Another Joyful Dog. This Briard with Red Rabbit is my latest paintings in my Joyful Dog Series. Seriously, have you ever watched a happy dog? Joy is in every gesture and bark. 
Briard and Red Rabbit
Watercolor on Yupo
$100.00
20% donation to HSUS NRRO
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Sandra Merwin, "Chickadee in Flight on Yupo" Watercolor painting
Sandra Merwin's Chickadee In Flight on Yupo Watercolor Painting
"Chickadee in Flight on Yupo"
by Sandra Merwin
6 inches X 6 inches
Watercolor on Yupo
$100.00
20% donation to HSUS NRRO
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"Daschund and Red Leash" Watercolor Doxy Painting
Daschund with a Red Leash by Sandra Merwin
I am having a ball with my new series the "Joyful Dogs". Some people have said that this style is a little different than my normal palette knife painting style. And I have to answer "Yes" - in order to capture the joy, I've modified my style so that the entire dog form is about being joyful. May you have joy in your life! 
"Daschund with a Red Leash
by Sandra Merwin
6 inch X 6 inches
$100.00
20% donation to HSUS NRRO
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
"Mine!" Wire Fox Terrier with Teddy Bear Watercolor Painting
I'm having so much fun creating my Joyful Dog series. This little Wire Fox Terrier is demonstrating a characteristic of the breed, the ability to play! 
"Mine!"
6 inch X 6 inch
Watercolor painting on Yupo
$100.00
20% donation to HSUS NRRO - serving an eight state area in animal rescue.
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
"Dalmatian Sleeping on Toys" Watercolor Painting By Sandra Merwin
"Dalmatian Sleeping on Toys
By Sandra Merwin
6 inches X 6 inches
Watercolor on Yupo
$100.00
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20% donation to HSUS NRRO
"Jack Russell Terrier and Red Leash" Dog Painting by Sandra Merwin
"Jack Russell Terrier and Red Leash" is one of my joyful dog series. These charming little guys can't help make you smile. Keep watching I plan on painting the joyful dogs in as many breeds as possible.
Jack Russell Terrier and Red Leash
6 inches X 6 inches
Watercolor on Yupo
$100.00
20% donation to HSUS NRRO - serving an eight state area in animal rescue.
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Monday, April 21, 2008
"Tangled Up Pup" Watercolor Airedale, Welsh Terrier by Sandra Merwin
Airedale Welsh Terrier Puppy painting by Sandra Merwin
Some days art is just meant to be fun. Today was one of those days. Everything I painted was charming, whimsical and joyful. Everyone needs a day like this once in a while. 
"Tangled Up Pup"
6 inch X 6 inch painting
Watercolor on Yupo
S100.00
20% donation to HSUS NRRO
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
Framed "Chickadee On Branch" Watercolor by Sandra Merwin
"Chickadee on Branch" is a lovely watercolor frame with a pale blue mat in a rustic wood custom frame. 
Watercolor Painting
$120.00
20% donation to HSUS NRRO
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I accept checks and paypal.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
"Curious Aire" Terrier Dog Painting Welsh, Airedale
"Curious Aire" Welsh, Airedale Dog Painting
Curious Aire
5 inch X 7 inch
Watercolor Painting
$95.00
20% donation to HSUS NRRO - serving an eight state area in animal rescue.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
"Shih Tzu in Puppy Cut" Shitzu Dog Painting by Sandra Merwin
Charming Shih Tzu Dog painting by Sandra Merwin
"Shih Tzu in Puppy Cut
8 inches X 8 inches
Watercolor painting
$100.00
20% donation to HSUS NRRO - serving an eight state area in animal rescue.
To purchase: email me.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
"Sleeping Chocolate Lab" Dog Painting in Watercolor by Sandra Merwin
I seem to be on a roll, painting sleeping dogs like this Chocolate Lab. I like the serene sense of peace and comfort a sleeping dog seems to bring. 
Sleeping Chocolate Lab
7 inches X 5 inches matted ready to frame.
$89.00
Watercolor with Walnut ink
20% donation to The Humane Society of the US, Northern Regional Rockies Office AHAT fund serving animal rescue in an eight state area.
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"Dog and Plaid Sofa" Welsh Airedale Terrier Painting By Sandra Merwin
Welsh Airedale Watercolor Painting on Yupo
What is there about a sleeping dog that brings such a sense of comfort? And, why is it that when the dog is on the sofa, he still wants the largest, softest pillow under him? My answer to the unasked question... "Yes, I do allow dogs on the furniture."
Sleeping Dog and Plaid Sofa
Matted with an oval cut mat that will fit any standard size 5 inch X 7 inch frame.
Watercolor on Yupo
$89.00 (Free shipping)
20% donation to The Humane Society of the United States, Northern Rockies Regional Office AHAT fund - serving animal rescue in an eight state area.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
"Shadow Walker Looking Back" Raven Painting
Ravens are the symbols for the afterlife. Two companion Ravens: "Shadow Walker Looking Back" and "Shadow Walker in Flight" were created together.
"Shadow Walker Looking Back"
5 inch X 7 inch
Watercolor
$100.00
20% donation to the Humane Society of the US Northern Rockies Regional Office.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
"Shadow Walker in Flight" Raven Crow Abstract Painting by Sandra Merwin
The Raven (Crow) has long been considered a messenger from God. Evey animal has a symbol that is deeply imprinted in the human psyche. The Raven is connected with the after life and as a messenger from above. 
"Shadow Walker in Flight
5 inch X 7 inch
Watercolor Abstract
20% donation to the Humane Society of the US, Northern Regional Rockies Office
$100.00
For more information or to purchase, email the artist
Monday, April 14, 2008
"Dancing with Joy" Miniature Horse Art by Sandra Merwin
Minature Horse Painting 
Dancing With Joy
5 inch X 7 inch - Framed size
$120.00
20% donation to HSUS NRRO
This is an acrylic painting on board that is float mounted and framed in an elegant wooden frame. If you would like to see photos of the painting in the frame or for mor information to purchase you can email me
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Montana Homestead - Scenic Watercolor Painting, By Sandra Merwin
Montana Homestead is a watercolor painting that depicts the Montana landscape I see every day. Rains come in frequently, but when they do they leave the road almost a purple color of mud which we call gumbo. Gumbo is thick, slippery and a little like driving on ice and deep snow at exactly the same minute. If you stop in the gumbo, it's likely you won't be able to get out with a a tow truck and often the gumbo will eat your shoes from your feet. The amazing thing is that the road looks solid.
Montana Homestead
7 inch x 5 inch Watercolor on Yupo
$95.00
20% donation to HSUS NRRO
To purchase email: impastoartist@yahoo.com