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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.
Laura@JourneyChic says
Watercolor this! I’d love to have a water color of Whiskey, our 17-lb cat.
I’ve got a “SATC”/NYC giveaway happening this week – stop by to enter!
Steph says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I have a pic of our fabulous furbabies from our wedding day – its just them up close with my hubby and I in the background, but you can see us holding hands. I adore it. It’d be awesome to see it painted!
layersofmeaning says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Ohhh! I would love to have a watercolor of Burger’s girlfriend Nico!
Joshua says
Please WATERCOLOR THIS
I would love a watercolor of our two dogs :D
Lindsay says
Watercolor this!
A pic of my d-o-g!
Cat Alford says
Watercolor this: I’d love to get a pic of my cute little mutt, Julep and her big ears!
Jen L says
Watercolor this!
I have a pug with giraffe legs who I would love a painting of!
Robin C. says
Watercolor this! I’d love to have a watercolor of Snoopy, our 130 lb. white and black Akita/Lab mix!
Kristie says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
A picture of my 2 little sidekicks (Lola a Maltese & Chloe a Yorkie) hanging out together in my garden.
susan says
watercolor this!
i’d love to have our puppy painted as a surprise for my husband.
Jamie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
What a great giveaway! I have so many favorite pictures of my Maltese Daisy that it’d be so hard to choose :)
Laura H says
Watercolor this! I would love to have a water color of our first “baby” Hayden. She is one crazy boxer but we love her!
Sarah Z says
WATERCOLOR THIS . My 7 hens hanging out in my garden would be awesome
Tricia says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!
I have sweet Maya, a 9 y/o Aussie/Golden mix who is a beauty:)
Dett says
Watercolor this!!
I’d love to have a painting of our japanese quail. We have photos of them but I’d love a painting!
Amber says
Water Color This!!
Jessica says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Our yellow lab mix, Frank!
Adriene S. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
A picture of my miniature schnauzer TUX sleeping with his baby schnauzer stuffed animal. Here’s a picture of him early this spring:
http://thenotsosimplesimons.blogspot.com/2010/04/all-tuckered-out.html
Lo says
WATERCOLOR THIS my precious kitty JERRY!
Alicia says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have some vacation pics that would look lovely!
Elise says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
I would love to have a watercolor of one of the professional pictures the shelter had taken of my dog before I adopted him – it is my Little Guy with a santa hat lying on his back. Very odd image considering my dog looks like he might eat Santa.
Debbie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
I would love a watercolor of my beloved Sabine (a little red mutt) that passed away last June after 17 years of being my best friend ever. The picture is of her sitting in front of me in our kayak (back towards me) staring into the ocean. It’s an amazing picture!!
Rachel Anastasio says
Watercoler this!
My chocolate labradoodle Charlie.
Kalyn says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’m not sure which exact picture, but I’d use one of the hundreds I have of my two dogs cuddling together.
Ana says
I would love a pic of my new Cavalier King Charles puppy – she is so adorable people stop is on the street every few feet to tell her how cute she is.
Katie Martinson says
Oooh, one of my cavaliers. But which one?
Nicole H says
Watercolor this!
I have a great picture of my dog at the beach that would make a really nice watercolor!
Danielle says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I have this cute picture of our 2 dogs lying together on the floor: the younger pup is curled up in the neck of the older one. So sweet!
KellyJ says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Gretchen says
Watercolor This!
Ooooh, ooooh, oooh! I know just what I would LOVE to have painted and hanging in our home.
An image of our very first home together — which we’re moving out of in several weeks. A spring photo of our house shows all the hard work in the garden, and everything we’ve done to make it our first home and the place where we welcomed home our first child!
Pick me, random number generator!!! (pretty please ….)
stephanie d says
Watercolor this!
I have a picture of my Chihuahua Chula lying upside down in a field of daisies. It’s the cutest.
Kirstin says
Watercolor This!
I’d definitely get a watercolor of my cat Bucky.
Marie says
Watercolor this! I would love this for my corgi mix Ozzie. I don’t have a picture in mind, but I’m sure I could find one :)
Kerry says
Watercolor this!
I’d get a painting of our dog Kiley, a rescue from Puerto Rico!
Gretchen says
Why, oh why, doesn’t the YHL website recognize my current gravatar? I don’t get it, and this one is soooo very old … Boo-hoo…. ;(
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Gretchen,
So sorry we have no idea! Wish we could be of more help.
xo,
s
Melissa says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would get a painting of my husband’s childhood dog. She was truly his first love.
Brianne says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d have to go with our pups, Rex & Wrigley, but it’ll be tough to narrow it down to one favorite photo!
Design Esquire says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love a watercolor of a new chair in my living room.
Amy says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d have my cat painted.
Sarah says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Definately a picture of our home!
Kate says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love to have a watercolor picture of our dog, Neuman. We named him after the Seinfield character. He’s a spunky sheltie who totally rules our home.
What a fun giveaway!!
Ashley D. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I think I’d pick one of my 2 mutnicks together! They are best friends.
kendra says
watercolor this! i have a super cute picture of my english springer spaniel wearing a pink boa!
Amanda B says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
We have a photo of our boxer baby from the last time we were camping and he’s laying in the water in the creek. He’s so sweet and it’s my hubby’s favorite pic of him. We’d LOVE to have it as an original art piece.
Ashley White says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have a watercolor picture of our senior citizen cocker spaniel Herbie-love. We rescued him 4 years ago- they said he was 5–he was probably 10! He has been through cancer, complete with chemo and surgery to remove his tumor, cushings, hip displaysia, and treatment for heart worms (had them when we rescued him),and he handled it all with such a sweet spirit. He is a quirky looking, ornery old man with black and white fur and bow legs, but one handsome fella to his parents! We have a picture from Christmas of him snuggled on his pillow wearing a halo…
Nicole Hurley says
Watercolor this!
Julia says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d pick one of my cat Griffin at his cutest–which, to me, is always. :)
Darlene says
My two kitties!
Laine says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d definitely do a still life. Maybe my fiance’s upright bass–that would be really neat!
monique says
WATER COLOR THIS…
oh how i would love to win and have a sweet watercolor of our sweet pound rescue puppy….pretty pretty please pick me :)