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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.
Melissa M. says
Watercolor this!
Of course my sweet puppy Bella!
Jenny Wenzel says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love a custom watercolor of our almost 12 year old Weimaraner…he is our first baby and dread the day he is gone!
aimee says
watercolor this!!!!
i would use a photo of my dog piper in silhouette.
Molly says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love to have a watercolor of this photo I have of my dogs swimming in the lake!
Sarah M. says
Watercolor this! My beagle Thumper– he was mauled, almost didn’t make it but has made a full recovery! He is simply the cutest little thing!
Sarah says
Watercolor this! Probably my dog Emmy.
Mary says
Watercolor This!
I’d have her do a photo of Ty, our dog. Probably the one of him lounging in a camp chair in our backyard! This one:
http://lifeon19th.blogspot.com/2009/06/happy-monday.html
Beth says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would chose the most adorable picture of our australian shepherd Cooper, when he was just 13 weeks old beside our old barn in the long grass! so cute!
Lorrie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have two dogs myself and have had portraits and sketchings done of both….so…..after reading the entry by
KAT….I have decided if I should win this….it goes to her!
Steph says
Watercolor this!
We would love a painting of our black lab Buddy. He recently passed away but we cherish his memory and would love to have a painting to remember him by.
Carol H. says
Watercolor this!
Bonus question: a watercolor of my 14 year old kitty cat. (Who unfortunately has cancer.)
Kelly says
Watercolor this! My dog Stella is the cutest. I’d love a picture of her!
ErinEvelyn says
WATERCOLOR THIS! My husband turns 40 this year and I would LOVE to commemorate his milestone with a watercolor of his gorgeous (albeit delightfully aged-and-crotchety) 15-year old black cat, H.B., who has been the longest-standing constant in his life amidst a roller coaster of relationships, schools, jobs, and residences. They have a special relationship that I deeply respect.
Emily says
WATERCOLOR THIS! The world’s most adorable German Spepherd puppy, Diesel
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2880506&id=782923894
jordan says
Watercolor This! I’d probably have to go with a picture of out chinese crested hairless who passed away a few summers ago. Though if I did that, our chihuahua might get jealous.
AlexisS says
Watercolor This!
Could I combine the two? I’d love to get a painting of my cat Clancy (full name: Clanceford Rutherford B. Hayes Stickney) sitting in my favorite chair.
Lucy says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
We have two labs – one of whom will be turning 11 this year. We have been looking to have a portrait comissioned to memorialize the two of them together… Sniffle.
Beth says
Watercolor This!
I’d love to have a watercolor of my lazy kitten. No trouble catching a still photo of that one :)
Jessiebelle says
WATERCOLOUR THIS!
I’d love to have one of our dog and cat together. I’d love to have that on the wall for years to come.
Wehaf says
My late German shepherd, whom I miss dearly.
Lisa says
Watercolor this! I have a real cute picture of my siberian husky Angel drinking out of the bird bath.
Alex says
Watercolor this! We have a very handsome kitten named Karma who would look stellar as a work of art!
Kelly says
WATERCOLOUR THIS! (Had to alter the spelling for us Canadians!)
I would love a watercolour of my dog, Molly. She is a one-of-a-kind mutt, so it’s hard to find any artwork that even looks like her!!
Lauren Hulett says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love a pic of my chocolate lab Riley…I have one where his nose is all up in the camera. It is adorable!
Shanna says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love one of my little man, Leroy (an orange tabby, but don’t tell him, he thinks he’s people). :)
Carole F says
Watercolor This! I have 2 adorable dogs (brother and sister) and there are soooo many funny pictures to choose from, but I would probably choose one of them actually sitting still, probably waiting for a treat!
stephanie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
my children : )
snowy says
Watercolor this!! my two pups–Link and Kirby. That is if I can get a picture of both of them sitting still!
Stacy says
Watercolor this! Of course our first “child” Tank (aka T-Money). We are pretty sure he has no clue that his spoiled rotten status is about to be downgraded in August with the birth of our daughter. It would be nice to immortalize this complete ignorance before she arrives. :)
Renee says
Watercolor this!
A picture of our two dogs meeting for the first time. Frank looks so confused about what the other dog is doing in our house!
Michelle says
Watercolor this! I’d love to have my kitties done! :)
Erica Greenfield says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
I have three dogs – so if I could get a portrait of all of them together (yes, I pose my dogs together!) to hang above their kennel in their room – it’d be fab – but if I had to choose just one – Mr. Zipper would be the winner as he’s had some really scary heart problems lately and I’m not entirely certain when they will get the better of him. Thankfully he’s a healthy and happy 8 year old yellow lab – you’d never know he almost died last month!
April says
Watercolor This! Our cat Vegas that we live with!!
Kelly says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
We have a great pic of our chocolate lab Berkeley back when he was just 7 weeks old. He’s chomping on his first toy football, which at the time was as big as his whole body. Now at a year and a half old, the football is the size of Berk’s paw!
Bridget E says
Watercolor this! Unfortunately allergies prevent me from having pets considered “norm” – but in the past I’ve raised mallard ducks! I’d probably do them or a gold fish.. :)
Chad says
Watercolor this…maybe a picture of a classic CJ-7 for my “man cave”
Renee says
Watercolor This! Our family bulldog, Sherman, would look lovely in a watercolor. He is the best dog, so gentle with our little one.
LindsayB says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would have a painting done of my golden retriever Casey!
Melissa says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would definitely pick this picture of my Yorkie and German Shepherd when they first met. You can see it here, its the fifth photo down:
http://www.duolynoted.com/2010/04/this-is-doggy-blogging.html
Dawn Martinello says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I’d love to get a photo of our two cats that were put down over the past year.
Lynette says
Watercolor this…a new dog…but only if we get this watercolor!
teresa says
WATERCOLOR THIS! no pets currently, only babies! i’d like to have a rendition of my newly upholstered chair in my reading nook.
hannah j says
Watercolor this!
This is tough. . .we just had to put our dog down so I think it’d still be a little raw to have a new picture of him up. I’m originally from Alaska and have a lot of “Alaskana” decos in our house; we’d probably choose some of those to have painted.
Alyson says
WATERCOLOR THIS
Courtney says
Watercolor This!
Our Lab puppy, Gus!
Lynette Allen says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My two cats snuggling in bed. It’s so adorable.
Katie says
Watercolor this! Archie our Chihuahua would definitely need to be painted! He is so cute and we might even sneak his arch nemesis in, Chloe the cat:)
Jennifer Mc says
Watercolor This! We have two sweet dogs that we need a new picture of them!
Caitlin says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d get my favorite picture of my golden retriever, Auggie painted. He was so cute! A big baby, even at 10 years old. He died last summer the day we moved into our new house. Especially when I’m upset, I miss him a lot… he was a cuddler!
I know exactly what picture I’d choose; his sleepy expression would lend itself beautifully to watercolor.
C.C. says
WATERCOLOR THIS, not sure what I’ve had done, no pets in our house so…. I’ll have to ponder on it.