Monday, May 21, 2012

Airedale Terrier Pen and Ink with Watercolor
This charming little painting is sold. If you'd like to commission a little pen and ink with watercolor - just email me click to email me about a commission
Happy Aire - Airedale, Dog, Art, Painting, Portrait, watercolor, pen and ink
About This Painting:
This charming little painting is a commission. Pen and ink with watercolor washes vary in price from $65.00 - 90.00. These precious little miniatures are perfect for a gift of original art.
Media: Pen and Ink with Watercolor Washes
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
How to Purchase:
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The King - Airedale - 'Dale Art, Terrier, Dog, Canine, Painting, Montana Aritst

The King - Airedale - 'Dale Art, Terrier, Dog, Canine, Painting, Montana Aritst
The King - Airedale - 'Dale Art, Terrier, Dog, Canine, Painting, Montana Aritst, painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
The Airedale is known as the King of the Terriers. This painting shows the "The King" standing proud with head held high and eyes alert. Lost and found edges create a subtle yet powerful art image.

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

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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Airedale Buddies - 'Dale Art, Terrier, Dog, Canine, King of the Terriers, Montana Artist, NARA

Airedale Buddies - 'Dale Art, Terrier, Dog, Canine, King of the Terriers, Montana Artist, NARA
Airedale Buddies - 'Dale Art, Terrier, Dog, Canine, King of the Terriers, Montana Artist, NARA, painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
Airedale and Welsh Terriers are often my favorite subjects. This richly colored painting has gold paint, and shades of wondrous deep blues, purples and turquoise as well as all shades of deep yellow

Media: Mixed: Acrylic, ink, charcoal
Size: 20 in X 16 in (50.8 cm X 40.6 cm)

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Charcoal Terriertude by SJ Merwin, Airedale Art, Dog, Canine, portrait, Montana Artist



I have a new studio and I'm still unpacking. Moving a studio is so much more work than it sounds like. I'd rather move a whole house than move my studio. Now, I have more room to paint large paintings! But my studio and painting time was so disrupted for the last month.

Just to warm up in my new space, I created a charcoal study of some terriertude, that's terrier attitude!

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Sunday, October 3, 2010

Bigger than Life - Airedale Terrier Dog Art Painting by Montana Artist

Click on above painting to see a larger image. Click the link below to see the whole process in a photo diary.

Bigger than Life - Airedale Terrier Dog Art Painting by Montana Artist
Bigger than Life - Airedale Terrier Dog Art Painting by Montana Artist  , painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
The second image shows just one of a multitude of steps that the whole painting process took.

Four feet X five feet is a large painting. I kept a photo diary of the entire process from building the canvas to the final paint stroke. From a piece of canvas and sticks of wood to a finished painting that is bigger than life. The process took over 100 hours and was a labor of love. Barkley is the wonderful dog who the painting portrays. You can see her spirit shining through.

Media: Acrylic
Size: 48 in X 60 in (121.9 cm X 152.4 cm)

How to Purchase:
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Click here to see a photo diary of the creation of "Barkley, Bigger than Life"

Although the painting is sold, 8 inch x 10 inch giclee (prints) are available for $30.00 with all profits going to Airedale Rescues: NARA, NWATR and Airedale Rescue Canada.

Monday, September 27, 2010

"Waiting to Greet You" Airedale Terrier Art by Sandra Merwin

"Waiting to Greet You" Airedale Terrier

About This Painting:
One of the things that makes Airedales so wonderful is that they wait to greet and are excited when you arrive - and they do this every day! 20% donation to NARA National Airedale Rescue.

Media: Acrylic
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $95 USD

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A special "Thank you" to NARA - National Airedale Rescue for their photo of Vegas Jake which was used as a reference photo with permission of the photographer.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Up in the Aire - Airedale Watercolor Dog Art Painting by Montana Artist SJ Merwin

Up in the Aire - Airedale Watercolor Dog Art Painting by Montana Artist SJ Merwin
Up in the Aire - Airedale Watercolor Dog Art Painting by Montana Artist SJ Merwin, painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
This little 5 X 7 miniature watercolor of an Airedale captures the cocked head pose of this wonderful breed. As usual this painting has a large donation to the Airedale Rescues. I am honored that my art continually helps the Airedale Rescues. 20% of this painting will be donated to the National Airedale Rescue (NARA)

Media: Watercolor
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $120 USD

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Three Aires - Airedale Terrier Dogs in Art - SJ Merwin

Three Aires - Airedale Terrier Dogs in Profile
Three Aires - Airedale Terrier Dogs in Profile, painting by Sandra Merwin

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 20% donation.


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

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Eyeing You - Airedale, Terrier, dog, National Airedale Rescue, canine, oil

Eyeing You - Airedale, Terrier, dog, National Airedale Rescue, canine, oil
Eyeing You - Airedale, Terrier, dog, National Airedale Rescue, canine, oil, painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
Airedale owners often see this almost abstract perspective when their Airedale wants something. You can be asleep and the the nose and eye appears right over your head. When you love an Airedale their curly fur, their intelligent eyes and their wandering nose are a big part of how you experience them.

I love painting things that are neither totally abstract nor totally realism. Nothing against either style but they aren't interesting to me. But there is a place between the two where abstract and realism come together to create something that is totally different, an organic rendering that seems to create its own life. In this painting I wanted three things to stand out: the curly Airedale hair, the intense soulful Airedale eye and the impressive Airedale nose. Had I created a Picasso like abstract painting, the nose might have been below the eye. Perhaps I will try that another day. But right now that place bordering realism and abstraction calls to me.

Media: oil on canvas board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $99 USD

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When this painting sells a $30.00 donation will be sent to National Airedale Rescue

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Playful Aire - Airedale, Welsh, Terrier, Painting, Art. NARA, Montana Artist

Playful Aire - Airedale, Welsh, Terrier, Painting, Art. NARA, Montana Artist
Playful Aire - Airedale, Welsh, Terrier, Painting, Art. NARA, Montana Artist , painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
Personality plus is the only way to describe this terrier breed. These dogs make such a difference in the lives of their people. This painting celebrates them.20% donation to National Airedale Rescue.

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

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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Airedale Elegance - Airedale Art, Terrier Painting, Charcoal, Montana Artist, NARA

This Painting is sold!

Airedale Elegance - Airedale Art, Terrier Painting, Charcoal, Montana Artist, NARA
Airedale Elegance - Airedale Art,  Terrier Painting, Charcoal, Montana Artist, NARA, painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
Airedale Elegance, a large charcoal study, that captures the wonderful Airedale physique of long legs, big nose and soulful eyes. 20% donation upon sale to National Airedale Resue

Media: Charcoal
Size: 20 in X 24 in (50.8 cm X 61 cm)

Email me if you are interested in a charcoal drawing of your dog.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Kerry Airedale is in the Spotlight - Airedale Painting Art

This painting is sold.
I painted Kerry Airedale from the UK. She was in the spotlight with her charming painting. Check out the painting and the link.Click Here for Kerry Airedales Story.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Charming Aire - Airedale Terrier Dog Charcoal Drawing

Charming Aire - Airedale Welsh Terrier Dog Charcoal Drawing
Charming Aire - Airedale Welsh Terrier Dog Charcoal Drawing, painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
Charcoal has a range of tone from black to a soft gray. It always amazes me how much aliveness can come from shades of gray. The simplicity and dignity of charcoal adds to the paintings personality.

Media: Charcoal
Size: 9 in X 11 in (22.9 cm X 27.9 cm)
Price: $90 USD

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Wishing for Friends - Airedale, Welsh Terrier Art by Sandra Merwin, s merwin

Wishing for Friends
Wishing for Friends, painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
This was a creation of 0pposites and emotions: Running vs resting, playing friends vs being alone. This Airedale Terrier painting has 20% donation to National Airedale Rescue, NARA.

Media: Acrylic
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
Price: $125 USD

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Friday, April 16, 2010

Stretched Out - Airedale Dog Charcoal Drawing

Stretched Out - Airedale Dog Charcoal -
Stretched Out - Airedale Dog Charcoal - , painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
Petting a dog lowers your blood pressure. A sleeping dog soothes your soul 10% donation to the National Airedale Rescue. There is something about capturing the Airedale sleeping that is special, but there is also something rather marvelous about the simplicity of the charcoal drawing.

Media: Charcoal on Paper
Size: 14 in X 17 in (35.6 cm X 43.2 cm)

This painting is sold but email me if you would like a charcoal drawing of your dog, send me an email

Friday, March 26, 2010

Airedale Terrier painting "Aire of Gold" - Dog, Art, Contemporary, Art, SJ Merwin

Airedale Terriers have a personality that just can't be explained. You have to have an Airedale Terrier to see the crazy, playful, intelligent, witty personality up close.

Sorry this painting is sold, but please contact me if you are interested in a painting that has this style.

Aire of Gold - Airedale Terrier, Dog, Art, Contemporary,
Aire of Gold - Airedale Terrier, Dog, Art, Contemporary,, painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:

If you send me an email and don't hear from me in 24 hours, that means I didn't receive your email, so please try again.

Media: Mixed Media - Acrylic, Ink, Oil
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Airedale as Center of the Universe - Watercolor Terrier Dog Painting

Airedale as Center of the Universe - Watercolor Terrier Dog Painting
Airedale as Center of the Universe - Watercolor Terrier Dog Painting, painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
Airedales often think they are the center of the universe. Ask anyone who has an Airedale. This painting celebrates their wonderful energy and ability to hold the universe in their paws.

I read this story years ago and I still remember it.

A little boy asked to pet a woman's dog. When he did he looked into the dog's eyes and then turned to the woman and said: "Did you know you can see the whole world in the eyes of your dog?"

The woman looked and in the brown large eyes she could see reflections of herself and her environment. How profound that you can see your whole world in the eyes of a dog.




Media: Watercolor on Yupo
Size: 11 in X 9 in (27.9 cm X 22.9 cm)
Price: $120 USD

How to Purchase:

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Friday, December 11, 2009

Airedale Terrier Painting - Golden Brothers Under the Skin

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Brothers Under the Skin - Welsh Airedale Terriers
Brothers Under the Skin -  Airedale Terriers, painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
Airedale Terriers have different face shapes and ear placement. When I paint Airedales I'm always delighted to see that each dog is truly unique although their black saddle marks their family ties. The painting has gold paint through out the fur on the face giving these brothers a Golden Aire. First is my Gold Aire Series. 20% donation to the National Airedale Rescue.

Media: Acrylic
Size: 16 in X 20 in (40.6 cm X 50.8 cm)
Price: $250 USD

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Thursday, November 5, 2009

Golden Boy - Welsh Terrier - Airedale - by SJ Merwin

Golden Boy - Welsh Terrier - Animal Dog Art
Golden Boy - Welsh Terrier - Animal Dog Art, painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
I spent most of my day in meetings for the U of M Museum. With limited time left I decided to paint my resident model, my Welsh Terrier. He's a big boy now with his new haircut.

Media: Watercolor on Yupo
Size: 5.5 in X 7.5 in (14 cm X 19.1 cm)
Price: $75 USD

How to Purchase:
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Price: $75 USD plus $75 USD s/h
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10% donation to National Airedale Rescue

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Airedale Terrier Watercolor by Sandra Merwin

Phoenix: Out of The Ashes - Welsh Terrier Airedale Pup
Phoenix: Out of The Ashes - Welsh Terrier Airedale Pup, painting by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
This spring I buried my dog. His death impacted me more than I can say. Early this summer Phoenix became the newest member of my family. I accept commissions for your pet, just email me. There is a 20% donation to the National Airedale Rescue Assoc. when this painting is sold. NARA does wonderful work helping with Airedale rescues.

Media: Watercolor
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)
Price: $120 USD

How to Purchase:
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