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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: A Wilder Watercolor

| By John Petersik | May 3, 2010 | 1,453 Comments

Fab Freebie: A Wilder Watercolor

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

About six months ago, this charming watercolor painting of Burger showed up as a surprise Christmas present in our mailbox. Ain’t he cute?

Gadora Burger

Fast forward to the present day. The thoughtful artist, Gadora Wilder (the snappy alter ego of Stephanie Lewis) is back to offer up a fun YHL giveaway. Which means one of you will score an artistic still life of your very own canine, cat, canary, chameleon or even chair (yes, Gadora does pets and still lifes a plenty)!  That way you can capture your favorite furry friend or proudest decorating decision as one-of-a-kind artwork.

Gadora Sette2

Based on a photo you submit, she’ll digitally enhance it, print it on watercolor paper, over-paint it with watercolor, mat it, and send it back to you all ready to frame.

Gadora Other Chihuahua

So here’s how to get your shot at this week’s prize:

  • PRIZE: One 8×10 custom watercolor of your pet (or any other still life) by Gadora Wilder
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “WATERCOLOR THIS!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: …tell us what pet photo or still life you’d love to have rendered as a painting. An especially cute pic of your feline snuggled in bed? A goofy photo of your pup in the snow? Or that favorite cozy corner of your living room? Feel free to include a link or post the pic over on our Facebook page too.
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 5th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: ONE
  • PRIZE SHIPS: This prize ships anywhere in the world!
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!

Find more freebie info on our Giveaway FAQs page. Pics courtesy of Gadora Wilder.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for DrakeDrake says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Watercolor this!
    my sweet dempsey would look rather stately

    Reply
  2. Avatar for BethBeth says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    I love watercolors of spring flowers. They make a room seem more cheerful all year long!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for MeghanMeghan says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    Watercolor this!

    Reply
  4. Avatar for SamanthaSamantha says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for ChasChas says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    “WATERCOLOR THIS!
    I have the most lovliest pic of our dog Annie, Rudy, & our son Gavin when he was bout a month old all lying on there backs in a circle looking up at the camera….

    Reply
  6. Avatar for BrieBrie says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I finally (after months of trying) got a picture of all three of our Border Collies sitting in the grass, in a row, and looking at the camera. If I win, it could be turned into art!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Amy PAmy P says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    (Watercolor this!
    My adorable aussie Izzo has been waiting for his closeup!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Watercolor this!

    My wonderful sheltie, Issac, who is about to turn 13 would look great in a watercolor–it will keep him with us forever!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for PatriciaPatricia says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Watercolor this! My cute 5 month pup Dity!

    Reply
  10. Avatar for HaleyHaley says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Watercolor this!
    An adorable close-up of my sweet lab’s noggin.

    Reply
  11. Avatar for Erin @ Cultivating HomeErin @ Cultivating Home says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I would love, love a watercolor of Hutson, our Springer. Maybe I’ll choose a photo with his monstrous tongue lopping to the side or lounging on our bed? I guess I’ll decide if I win!

    Reply
  12. Avatar for KVBKVB says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Watercolor this!

    We adore our fur baby, I have a number of photos to select from….

    Reply
  13. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    Watercolor this!! Our dog Ty, who passed away last year suddenly…I’d love to have a watercolor to remember him by

    Reply
  14. Avatar for Miranda W.Miranda W. says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    Watercolor this!
    I would love to get a watercolor for my parents of their recently deceased cat and dog that grew up together.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for Emily @ Our Waldo BungieEmily @ Our Waldo Bungie says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I have an adorable chihuahua/jack russell mix and a pitbull mix that are best buds/brothers! I have this super cute picture of them in their Cornhusker t-shirts from the beginning of football season 2 years ago. I would LOVE to have my babies immortalized in a watercolor painting! Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for Elisa @ whatthevitaElisa @ whatthevita says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    watercolor this!

    would love a cute watercolor of our two cats.. as kittens!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    Since I don’t have any animals, I’d love to have her paint my favorite leather chair at my parent’s lake house, it is my favorite spot in the world to curl up and take a nap or read a book.

    Reply
  18. Avatar for AllieAllie says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    Watercolor This!
    I would love to show off Mosby the 4lb. yorkiepoo in yet another medium! I can’t think of any situation where he doesn’t look more adorable than should be legal.

    Reply
  19. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I have a great picture of my beagle curled up on the couch the day we brought her home from the shelter; it would make a great watercolor!

    Reply
  20. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    Watercolor this!

    I would probably choose my foster doggy Misty. She was adopted a couple weeks ago and therefore no longer lives with me, and I’m missing her like crazy!

    Reply
  21. Avatar for R MillerR Miller says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS

    Reply
  22. Avatar for Natalie S.Natalie S. says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    “WATERCOLOR THIS!”
    My dog Daisy is so cute when she is sleeping..= )

    Reply
  23. Avatar for MichelleMichelle says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    watercolor this!

    Reply
  24. Avatar for Cassie @ the RinglsCassie @ the Ringls says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    Watercolor This!

    I had a friend visit Greece this Spring and I would LOVE to use one of her snapshots. It would be gorgeous!

    Reply
  25. Avatar for KrystalKrystal says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    If I win, I will attempt to get my three doggies to take a picture together (wish me luck, I’ve been trying for years!) If I get that picture, I may just have to photoshop in my beloved sheltie who passed away this past September…or would that be too creepy?

    Reply
  26. Avatar for AliciaAlicia says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    Watercolor this!
    I would love to have a picture of my 18 month old son with his “good girl,” Tessa. He loves this dog so much! It would be nice to have something like this for his room.

    Reply
  27. Avatar for BeylahBeylah says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I have two kittens (or I suppose they are almost cats… they’ll be turning 1 next month!) that I have so many pictures of. It would be great to capture them in a special way now while they are *especially* adorable! :)

    Reply
  28. Avatar for MichelleMichelle says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    Watercolor This!

    We have the cutest lab/dachshund mix (strange I know… he just looks like a lab puppy)! I have a cute picture of him, where he is sitting with his tongue hanging out of his mouth. It’s precious!

    Reply
  29. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    Watercolor this!

    my naughty little 10 yr old min pin would be a perfect fit for this bonus! fingers crossed!

    Reply
  30. Avatar for RebeccaRebecca says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I’d like a watercolor of my house.

    Reply
  31. Avatar for StacyStacy says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I would LOVE a painting of my sweet doggies, Phoebe and Ivan, both of which were rescued.

    Reply
  32. Avatar for jacquelinejacqueline says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    watercolor this!

    i would definitely choose a photo of my pug Lolita sleeping… that’s what she does best!

    Reply
  33. Avatar for maggiemaggie says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    Watercolor This!

    I would get my bulldog Emma watercolor and put it on the shelves in the livingroom that we just hung and need to fill!

    Reply
  34. Avatar for Carolyne O.Carolyne O. says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    WATER COLOR THIS!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for ChristineChristine says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I would love to get a photo of our first house done up as a still life.

    Reply
  36. Avatar for Kate WellsKate Wells says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    We don’t have any pets…yet. So in the meantime, I’d love to see my trusty green beater bike forever preserved on paper. It was “loaned” to me by my best friend and has been used for many years and for many trips around town and to work.

    Reply
  37. Avatar for Nikki SchrimsherNikki Schrimsher says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I would love to have a picture of my sweet dog Scarlett, a jack russell mix. She is getting ready to be a big sister in a few months and I want her to feel just as loved as her little sister will be!

    Reply
  38. Avatar for ErinErin says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    Watercolor This!
    There are too many cute pictures of my puppy Henry to choose from!

    Reply
  39. Avatar for BrookeBrooke says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    My beautiful dingo-mix, Olive, is always portrait-ready!

    Reply
  40. Avatar for KarlaKarla says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS –

    Our precious feline daughter Bonzai!

    Reply
  41. Avatar for Stacie R.Stacie R. says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    Watercolor This!!!

    Our chihuahua Penelope laying in the sun in our foyer.

    Reply
  42. Avatar for Laura Beth G.Laura Beth G. says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    Watercolor this!

    Reply
  43. Avatar for Amy WolffAmy Wolff says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    Watercolor This!
    I would love to have a picture of my daugher with my dog, Lola. She is a three-year old Golden Retriever. Her birthday is tomorrow and my one-year old daughter just loves her!

    Reply
  44. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    Watercolor this! I’m due in Oct, so i would love a picture done of my new little girl or boy!

    Reply
  45. Avatar for AshleeAshlee says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    Watercolor this!

    I would love a watercolor of hmmmm…very hard to decide, one of my two cats… or maybe my old cat that just passed a year ago this week… :-(

    Reply
  46. Avatar for KateKate says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    Watercolor this!

    I would love a watercolor of our german shepherd/pit bull mix Sampson! If I win I will definitely have a hard time deciding on which picture to choose!

    Reply
  47. Avatar for Suz McASuz McA says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    No pets just yet….but maybe a transformation of one of my spring photos into a watercolor would be cool. Still deciding which one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157623803563031/

    Reply
  48. Avatar for MandyMandy says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    It would definitely be a picture of our pooch, not sure which one yet. Love that pic of Burger!

    Reply
  49. Avatar for CourtneyCourtney says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    We think our puppy Griffin is already his own work of art! With one ear that flops down and one that stands up, a paiting of him would be as one of a kind as he is.

    Reply
  50. Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    “WATERCOLOR THIS!” I’d love to have my grandmothers chair painted – its a big comfy wing back chair where most of my memories of her lie…it not has a place in our home and still is comfy to snuggle in!

    Reply
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