MERWIN GALLERY

Sandra Merwin is known for her dramatic motion and bold confident paint strokes that convey spirit and energy. Her paintings have graced the covers of four magazines: "Today's Horse", "The City Magazine", "Today's Pet" and "Animal World USA". She has won numerous awards and was featured a artist: at two galleries. Her painting of "Jag" was commission by The Humane Society of the US and belongs to the Governor of Montana.

The common theme running through Sandra's art is nature, wildlife and animals. As a third generation native Montanan, Sandra has spent years studying the movement, carriage and structure of animals so that she can create paintings that are fresh and expressive. She usually creates alla prima without an under drawing of any sort. This direct painting method creates an emotional spontaneity that is impossible to duplicate.

Sandra donates a portion of her art sales to animal charities and is recognized for her efforts in obtaining the first animal horse rescue trailer for Montana.  In 2007, her painting, "Three of a Kind", was a featured award in a national fund raiser. Her painting, "Welsh Hope" was featured at the Montgomery Dog Show Welsh Terrier exhibit. In 2009 her painting. "Saluki: When the Wind Blows Through You", was a full page feature in the Swedish Magazine, Saluki Bladet.

Sandra is a founding member of Art Helping Animals, an international group of artists who support animal charities. To find out more about Art Helping Animals you can visit their website Art Helping Animals or visit Daily Painters Art Gallery

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