OriginalBirdPaintings

2011-07-16T17:09:00.001-07:00

Keep watching. I have a new series of Bird painting getting ready to post.

Chickadee With Seed - Watercolor Bird Art - SJ Merwin

2010-07-28T17:48:00.000-07:00

Dining Chickadee - Watercolor Bird Art

About This Painting:
This little Chickadee tickles my creativity. You often see Chickadees in very similar poses. This is not your typical Chickadee painting which is why it is creative. Doing the same poses and same techniques over and over can lead to an artistic rut. The difference between a grave and a rut is depth.

To tune into creativity you have to get out of the comfort zone and push your edges. Try something new. Many times it can be scary as an artist to put your work on paper or canvas. The first thing a new work does is invite criticism. And, everyone seems able to criticize art. There is nothing wrong with this - it just is a little unnerving for an artist to risk it all creatively; knowing that the result will be criticized. So to be creative artists have to be a little playful and not so serious. Seriousness, ruts and lack of creativity often go together.

Much of creativity is about freedom and playfulness. If this is true, then a key question becomes what prevents us from freeing our own creativity. Being too serious is the first road block in destroying creativity. I once had a visiting retired art teacher who came into my studio and started talking to me while I was painting. He immediately got very serious and starting talking about what real art was and was not. Of course my creativity started to make a fast retreat. Being the playful person that I am I turned to the artistic wet blanket and said, "I think painting is a lot like cake decorating. He was quiet for a long time.

About the Painting:
Chickadees are rarely still. Yet most paintings I see of Chickadees have the chickadee in similar poses. We all know what a chickadee looks like. But stop. Do you really know what a chickadee looks like. They are always moving. They are often in strange positions as they work to get the seeds out of shells. I've even seen chickadees hanging upside down. All of these are images of chickadees that ask you to think of a chickadee beyond the standard image of a chickadee. So this sweet little watercolor painting captures a chickadee like you haven't seen before. The chickadee is dining on a black sunflower seed and in order to crack the shell they scrunch their little bodies into shapes.

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

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Northern Cardinal Bird Art Painting by Sandra Merwin

2009-12-17T15:48:00.000-08:00

Cardinal: Flying Above it All - Birds in flight Watercolor

About This Painting:
Do you ever wish you could fly above all the challenging times and see the bird's eye view. Gaining perspective often occurs when I see things from a distance. This time of year it is hard to gain perspective. There seems to be so much hustle and bustle as the deadline of the 25th approaches. Painting this helped me take a breath and relax and remember that much of the Christmas stress is self made.

I especially like the way the bird's wings frame the painting with the lost and found edges of the wing feathers. The red from the computer screen distorts the tone, and is not an accurate rendering of the Cardinal's color, so you may need to use your imagination if the color seems off.

Media: Watercolor on Yupo
Size: 8.5 in X 7.5 in (21.6 cm X 19.1 cm)
Price: $110 USD

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Flight Mates - Northern Cardinals Male Female Bird Art

2009-11-16T17:07:00.000-08:00

Flight Mates - Northern Cardinals Male Female Bird Art

About This Painting:
Flight Mates is a joyful painting celebraton our connections with our partners that can enhance our lives. Warm tones and and lost and found edges make this an emotionally warm painting.

Media: Mixed Media - Oil
Size: 16 in X 20 in (40.6 cm X 50.8 cm)
Price: $350 USD

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Cardinal Companion - Painting for sale by SJ Merwin

2009-11-10T14:55:00.000-08:00

Cardinal Companion - American Bird Series

About This Painting:
Yesterday I painted a Cardinal in Birch trees with pines in the background. Today I've painted a close up of a second male Cardinal who is perched in the pines ready to defend his territory.

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

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Looking up: Chickadee Watercolor Pen and Ink Bird Painting Art

2009-09-20T15:16:00.000-07:00

Looking up: Chickadee Watercolor Pen and Ink Bird Painting Art

About This Painting:
Chickadees have few natural enemies. Hawks will ignore this small bite of food and go after the sparrow.A chickadee is able to survive the coldest winters. Perhaps a chickadee is a higher life form?

Media: Pen and Ink with Watercolor
Size: 10.5 in X 8 in (26.7 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $110 USD

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Downy Woodpecker - Bird Art - SJ Merwin

2009-09-15T18:19:00.001-07:00

Little Things Count: Downy Woodpecker

About This Painting:
When chaos takes over your life and tips everything upside down, little things become very important. Little things like a friendly touch and the sight of a Downy Woodpecker going about his life ..20% donation to Cascade Raptors Center

Media: Acrylic on Canvas Panel
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $120 USD

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Large Original Raven Bird Painting for Sale

2009-08-24T06:35:00.000-07:00

Raven Messenger

About This Painting:
Moving away from chaos is like being free buoy in the ocean. Some days you move. Some days the waves keep you in place. If you listen messages whisper of life on Ravens wings.

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

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Paintings of Birds - American Pipit

2009-05-02T06:25:00.000-07:00

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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Art and Paintings - Meadowlark Birds

2009-05-02T06:24:00.001-07:00

"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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Northern Flicker - Woodpecker Family - Painting, Art

2009-02-08T15:58:00.001-08:00

Backyard Bird, Flicker Woodpecker

About This Painting:
The Northern Flicker is the only member of the Woodpecker family which forages on the ground. Backyard bird watching is a chance to breath deeply and enjoy those things in life that are free.

Media: Watercolor
Size: 5 in X 5 in (12.7 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $75 USD

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Chickadees Birds Painting Art for Sale

2009-01-05T15:01:00.000-08:00

Chickadees in Morning Light Near My Neighbor's Window

About This Painting:
The winter the morning sun turns the cottonwoods yellow and the colors everywhere are saturated for a few brief moments. In one of those moments the Chickadees appeared. 10% True Blue Animal Rescue.

Media: Acrylic Impasto on Canvas Panel
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $88 USD

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Winging it; Chickadee Style by Sandra Merwin

2008-10-19T17:04:00.001-07:00

Winging it; Chickadee Style

About This Painting:
16 X 20 inch impasto (thick paint) Acrylic. 20% donation to Old Dog Haven.

Media: Acrylic on Canvas Panel
Size: 16 in X 20 in (40.6 cm X 50.8 cm)
Price: $210 USD

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Rock Wren, Bird Art Painting by Sandra Merwin

2008-09-23T15:38:00.001-07:00

Protective Coloring: Rock Wren - Bird Art

About This Painting:
This little guy was perched on a large rock near the Yellowstone River. His protective coloring made him blend with the rock. His shadow wandered over the rock framing him nicely.

Media: Watercolor
Size: 6.5 in X 6 in (16.5 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $45 USD

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Wild Geese that Fly with the Moon - Painting for Sale

2008-09-21T13:54:00.000-07:00

Wild Geese that Fly with the Moon on their Wings..

About This Painting:
Yes, these geese are a few of my favorite things that remind me to live simply so that other creatures of the earth may simply live. 20% donations to BONES - Beagle Rescue.

Media: Watercolor
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $45 USD
How to Purchase:
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Price: $45 USD
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Charcoal Mallard Duck Drawing by Sandra Merwin

2008-09-19T15:05:00.001-07:00

Resting Duck

About This Painting:
Media: charcoal
Size: 8.5 in X 8.5 in (21.6 cm X 21.6 cm)
Price: $45 USD
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Raven Bird Painting, Raven Wings by Sandra Merwin

2008-09-19T15:05:00.000-07:00

Raven Wings: Darkness moving into the Light

About This Painting:
Ravens historically are known as the messengers of God. They are a powerful symbol of spirituality and communication. Scientifically they are one of the smartest birds - so in celebration of the Raven

Media: Acrylic on Stretched Canvas
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)
Price: $120 USD
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Price: $120 USD plus $5 USD s/h
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Northern Cardinal Bird Painting Art Original HSUS 5x7

2008-09-18T15:05:00.000-07:00

"Cardinal in Pine Tree" Bird Art

About This Painting:
Delightful Acrylic Painting on a Canvas panel of a Cardinal. 20% donation to The Northern Regional Rockies Office of the Humane Society which serves an 8 state area in animal rescue.

Media: Acrylic
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $125 USD
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Penguin Bird Painting Abstract by Sandra Merwin

2008-09-17T15:05:00.000-07:00

"Penguin Shapes" by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
Acrylic impasto 12 inch x 24 inch painting on canvas panel created from shapes and forms of penguins. 20% donation to HSUS NRRO

To purchase email me: impastoartist@yahoo.com

Media: Acrylic
Size: 24 in X 12 in (61 cm X 30.5 cm)
Price: $150 USD
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White Crown Sparrows Original Bird Painting by S Merwin

2008-09-16T15:05:00.001-07:00

"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. For more information click on my blog. 20% donation to HSUS

Media: Mixed Media
Size: 6 in X 4 in (15.2 cm X 10.2 cm)
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Original Bluebird Painting Art by S Merwin

2008-09-16T15:05:00.000-07:00

Pausing for Breath - Mountain Blue Bird

About This Painting:
After catching bugs for over 20 minutes, this bluebird paused for a breath and I was finally able to see more than a blue blur on wings.20% HSUS NRRO donation.

Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $100 USD
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Price: $100 USD
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Chickadees in Watercolor on Yupo Painting by Sandra Merwin

2008-09-15T15:05:00.000-07:00

"Chickadee Mates"

About This Painting:
Watercolor Painting for sale to benefit HSUS NRRO. For more information click on my blog.

Media: Watecolor
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $95 USD
How to Purchase:
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Northern Harrier Hawk Original Bird Painting for Sale

2008-09-14T15:05:00.000-07:00

Northern Harrier Hawk, Bird Painting

About This Painting:
This is what Montana looks like. When the wind tumbles down the Rockies and even the Hawks hang on to the fence posts. 20% donation to HSUS NRRO

Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
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Cedar Waxwing Original Bird Painting by Sandra Merwin

2008-09-13T15:05:00.000-07:00

Cedar Waxwing Profile Bird Art

About This Painting:
This drawing is matted ready to drop into any 5 inch x 7 inch frame. 20% donation to HSUS NRRO. For more information please click on my blog.

Size: 3.5 in X 4.5 in (8.9 cm X 11.4 cm)
Price: $95 USD
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Downy Woodpecker ACEO Yupo Watercolor by S Merwin

2008-09-12T15:05:00.000-07:00

Downy Woodpecker, Bird Art

About This Painting:
The Downy Woodpeckers are showing up daily at my suet feeder. This little painting was painted on site. He was constantly in motion. 20% donation to HSUS.

Media: Watecolor
Size: 2.5 in X 3.5 in (6.4 cm X 8.9 cm)
How to Purchase:
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Goldfinch Original Painting for Sale - Artist S Merwin

2008-09-08T15:05:00.000-07:00

Goldfinch, Bird Art

About This Painting:
Framed painting of Goldfinch by Montana artist, Sandra Merwin. For more information please click on my blog link. 20% donation to HSUS NRRO

Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $125 USD
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Purple Finch Original Bird Painting Art by Sandra Merwin

2008-09-05T15:05:00.000-07:00

"Spring Finch" in Watercolor

About This Painting:
Miniature painting on Watercolor board. 20% to HSUS NRRO - serving an eight state area in animal rescue. For more info see my blog.

Media: Watercolor
Size: 4 in X 6 in (10.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
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Chickadee Buddies - Oiginal Bird Painting by Sandra Merwin

2008-09-04T15:05:00.000-07:00

Chickadee Buddies Facing Left

About This Painting:
I am using the Right and Left Chickadee Buddies are as close as I can get to mirror images when I am drawing and painting freehand. 20% donation to HSUS.

Media: Acrylic
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $100 USD
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Price: $100 USD
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Meadowlark Song Bird Painting by Sandra Merwin

2008-09-03T15:05:00.000-07:00

Meadowlark: Song Bird by Sandra Merwin

About This Painting:
I think the sound of a Meadowlark is beautiful. I wish I could paint the Meadowlark song itself. This is as close as I can come. 20% donation to Cascades Raptor Center.

Media: Watercolor
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $45 USD
How to Purchase:
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Red Winged Blackbird, Redwing Black Bird in Flight Painting for Sale

2008-09-02T15:05:00.000-07:00

Red Wing Black Bird

About This Painting:
The flash of black, the hint of red with lacy wings that whisper in the air and then the trill, and I know it's the resident Red Winged blackbird. 20 % donation to Tbar, True Blue Animal Rescue.

Media: Acrylic on Canvas Panel
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $100 USD
How to Purchase:
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Price: $100 USD plus $5 USD s/h
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Ravens in Flight Bird Painting by Sandra Merwin

2008-09-01T15:05:00.000-07:00

Raven Flight #2

About This Painting:
Wings, motion and thick paint with a palette knife appeals to me. I sit and watch Ravens and try and capture just the gesture of the creature as it moves.. I may have to do a series. 20% donation HSUS

Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 14 in X 11 in (35.6 cm X 27.9 cm)
Price: $175 USD
How to Purchase:
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Price: $175 USD plus $7.5 USD s/h
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