***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?
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.
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.
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.
Drake says
May 3, 2010 at 2:10 pmWatercolor this!
my sweet dempsey would look rather stately
Beth says
May 3, 2010 at 2:12 pmI love watercolors of spring flowers. They make a room seem more cheerful all year long!
Meghan says
May 3, 2010 at 2:12 pmWatercolor this!
Samantha says
May 3, 2010 at 2:13 pmWATERCOLOR THIS!
Chas 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….
Brie says
May 3, 2010 at 2:13 pmWATERCOLOR 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!
Amy P says
May 3, 2010 at 2:15 pm(Watercolor this!
My adorable aussie Izzo has been waiting for his closeup!
Stephanie says
May 3, 2010 at 2:15 pmWatercolor this!
My wonderful sheltie, Issac, who is about to turn 13 would look great in a watercolor–it will keep him with us forever!
Patricia says
May 3, 2010 at 2:15 pmWatercolor this! My cute 5 month pup Dity!
Haley says
May 3, 2010 at 2:15 pmWatercolor this!
An adorable close-up of my sweet lab’s noggin.
Erin @ Cultivating Home says
May 3, 2010 at 2:16 pmWATERCOLOR 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!
KVB says
May 3, 2010 at 2:16 pmWatercolor this!
We adore our fur baby, I have a number of photos to select from….
Emily says
May 3, 2010 at 2:17 pmWatercolor this!! Our dog Ty, who passed away last year suddenly…I’d love to have a watercolor to remember him by
Miranda W. says
May 3, 2010 at 2:17 pmWatercolor this!
I would love to get a watercolor for my parents of their recently deceased cat and dog that grew up together.
Emily @ Our Waldo Bungie says
May 3, 2010 at 2:17 pmWATERCOLOR 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!
Elisa @ whatthevita says
May 3, 2010 at 2:17 pmwatercolor this!
would love a cute watercolor of our two cats.. as kittens!
Amanda says
May 3, 2010 at 2:18 pmWATERCOLOR 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.
Allie says
May 3, 2010 at 2:18 pmWatercolor 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.
Sarah says
May 3, 2010 at 2:18 pmWATERCOLOR 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!
Amanda says
May 3, 2010 at 2:19 pmWatercolor 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!
R Miller says
May 3, 2010 at 2:19 pmWATERCOLOR THIS
Natalie S. says
May 3, 2010 at 2:19 pm“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
My dog Daisy is so cute when she is sleeping..= )
Michelle says
May 3, 2010 at 2:19 pmwatercolor this!
Cassie @ the Ringls says
May 3, 2010 at 2:19 pmWatercolor This!
I had a friend visit Greece this Spring and I would LOVE to use one of her snapshots. It would be gorgeous!
Krystal says
May 3, 2010 at 2:20 pmWATERCOLOR 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?
Alicia says
May 3, 2010 at 2:20 pmWatercolor 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.
Beylah says
May 3, 2010 at 2:20 pmWATERCOLOR 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! :)
Michelle says
May 3, 2010 at 2:21 pmWatercolor 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!
Sarah says
May 3, 2010 at 2:21 pmWatercolor this!
my naughty little 10 yr old min pin would be a perfect fit for this bonus! fingers crossed!
Rebecca says
May 3, 2010 at 2:22 pmWATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d like a watercolor of my house.
Stacy says
May 3, 2010 at 2:22 pmWATERCOLOR THIS!
I would LOVE a painting of my sweet doggies, Phoebe and Ivan, both of which were rescued.
jacqueline says
May 3, 2010 at 2:22 pmwatercolor this!
i would definitely choose a photo of my pug Lolita sleeping… that’s what she does best!
maggie says
May 3, 2010 at 2:23 pmWatercolor 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!
Carolyne O. says
May 3, 2010 at 2:24 pmWATER COLOR THIS!
Christine says
May 3, 2010 at 2:24 pmWATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to get a photo of our first house done up as a still life.
Kate Wells says
May 3, 2010 at 2:24 pmWATERCOLOR 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.
Nikki Schrimsher says
May 3, 2010 at 2:25 pmWATERCOLOR 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!
Erin says
May 3, 2010 at 2:25 pmWatercolor This!
There are too many cute pictures of my puppy Henry to choose from!
Brooke says
May 3, 2010 at 2:25 pmWATERCOLOR THIS!
My beautiful dingo-mix, Olive, is always portrait-ready!
Karla says
May 3, 2010 at 2:26 pmWATERCOLOR THIS –
Our precious feline daughter Bonzai!
Stacie R. says
May 3, 2010 at 2:26 pmWatercolor This!!!
Our chihuahua Penelope laying in the sun in our foyer.
Laura Beth G. says
May 3, 2010 at 2:26 pmWatercolor this!
Amy Wolff says
May 3, 2010 at 2:27 pmWatercolor 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!
Amy says
May 3, 2010 at 2:28 pmWatercolor this! I’m due in Oct, so i would love a picture done of my new little girl or boy!
Ashlee says
May 3, 2010 at 2:28 pmWatercolor 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… :-(
Kate says
May 3, 2010 at 2:29 pmWatercolor 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!
Suz McA says
May 3, 2010 at 2:29 pmWATERCOLOR 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/
Mandy says
May 3, 2010 at 2:29 pmWATERCOLOR THIS!
It would definitely be a picture of our pooch, not sure which one yet. Love that pic of Burger!
Courtney says
May 3, 2010 at 2:29 pmWATERCOLOR 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.
Elizabeth 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!