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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.
Andrea says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have a portrait of my husband’s childhood pet that he adored, a chocolate lab. Such a fun piece of artwork to bring back great memories!
RJ says
Watercolor this! What a cool idea. I wish I was a better painter.
Krista says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My daughter’s first birthday is coming up on May 18th (Sherry, I can sympathize with you right now) and I would love to have a watercolor of a pic when she dives into her first birthday cake :)
K. Connolly says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
my now deceased dog…..our fav. picture of her!
April B. says
Watercolor this!
I would love a watercolor of my beautiful dog baby. She is an unusual mocha brown color, and she has one ear that sticks up a la German sheperd and one that lays down like a lab! So cute.
Denise says
Watercolor this……….
Our family pet , Teena….whom we rescued at age 2 for my daughter, Sabrinas 10th Birthday this March. Teena is a Yorkie/Scottie mix and is just the greatest lovey pet ever!!!!!
ANgie says
Watercolor this! My beautiful pug!!
Jarel says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love a picture of my 12 year old German Shepherd, Hanna. She was the best Christmas Present an 11 year old girl could dream of, and has been one of my very best friends ever since.
Amanda says
WATERCOLOR THIS….It would a picture of my adorable doggie Dempsey running on the beach that we took last winter…too cute!
MKerwin says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I’d love a watercolor of my two cats :)
Heather Beals says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
Awww so cool! I’d love a painting of my sweet pooch Gizmo!
Katie says
Watercolor this!
I love nature, and I would definitely choose some kind of tree to be turned into a lovely piece of artwork. I know just wear I would hang it too…in my office for inspiration.
Emily says
Watercolor this!
This is the easiest question I’ve yet had to answer in one of your give-aways. I have several great pictures of my two cats and would love to have them painted.
Courtney says
Watercolor this!
Hmm, I’d probably pick the sweetest photo of our pup sleeping on our bed. She’s got her head on the pillow, since she seems to believe she’s a person!
tasha rowe says
WATERCOLOUR THIS!
It would be of a chair I have in my living room. The fabric makes me happy every time that I see it.
rena stefanidou says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
i would love a pictures of me and my doggy!
Lauren McCormick says
Watercolor this!
I added my photo on facebook :) His name is Hurley and growing up a cat person and never being crazy about dogs… my dog is now the love of my life :) He could not make me happier…
Christine says
WATERCOLOR THIS…
my furbaby – Rushford the Cockapoo – he was the ringbearer in our wedding one year ago! :)
Jennifer B says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love a painting of my puppy girl, Luka. I have a great photo of her where she is begging for a treat. She looks so serious, and she is almost never serious.
Jessica says
watercolor this! i’m not sure what i would have done…i’d have to ponder it a bit. :)
Michelle says
Watercolor This!
It would be hard to pick out a favorite picture of our Wire Fox Terrier, Ike…there are so many!!
Stacy says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I’d do a painting of my mini dachsie, Zoe.
Fawn Becker says
Watercolor this!!
I would LOVE to have a watercolor of our Maltese, Noodle.
Karlee says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!
I would DEFINITELY choose our Boxer, Layla. A watercolor painting of her we would cherish forever!
Jana says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My pup would like a sophisticated portrait of him splashing in his pool :)
Kay says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have this done for my cat. He already has a tuxedo to wear…
Sheela says
WATERCOLOR THIS – I’d love a watercolor of some flowers in my garden.
Amanda H. says
WATERCOLOR THIS! We just got a little kitten, and it would be really cute to have a picture of her playing with one of her toys. She is quite the little hunter :)
Michelle says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
I would love a painting of my favorite chair
Lindsay Dryver says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
emma says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love a painting of our goldendoodle George when he is cocking his head to the side as though he’s pondering a question.
Sarah says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have way too many ideas for this one!!
Kelly says
WATERCOLOR THIS….I took a picture of my husband and our four-legged son, and our boy looks like he’s smiling just like a person. It is my favorite picture of my best guys!
Melissa says
watercolor this!
anna see says
Watercolor this!
My dog Shadow would look so cute in a painting.
Will says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would get a painting of my dogs playing on the beach.
Rachel L. says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I’d like to get my dad’s dog painted for him. What a great gift idea!
Lindsay Dryver says
Watercolor this!
Whoops! I was so excited about this giveaway I hit enter on accident!
I would love a custom watercolor of my chihoohoo Duncan. He’s my 11 year old chihuahua that I’ve had my entire adult life. In fact the only reason I met my husband was because he was the friend-of-a-friend that had a chihuahu when I was obsessed with the little dogs before Duncan was born!
I’d love to get a painting of him! :0)
Brooke says
WATERCOLOR THIS! It would absolutely be our dog, Simon. We can’t get enough of his fabulous mug!
Amanda says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would use a photo of my sweet cat Henry, lounging in his favorite chair.
Laura @ so alaurable says
WATERCOLOR THIS…
My latest favorite photo of our pup is her lying on one of her books in a most scholarly way.
Julie B says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
Our dog Annabelle…
Janna says
Watercolor this!!! I have two pugs and I would love to have a painting of them.
Kim H. says
Watercolor this! Our beatiful golden retriever would make a great picture.
Sylvia says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d do a photo of our whole family at the last Christmas with both of our standard white poodles. It was the last big gathering before Boschee passed and he looked so darn cute with his scarf on!
joanne moy mcIntyre says
watercolor this!
i would love a painting of our “baby” boy jackson… we adopted him a a week after we got married and couldn’t imagine life without the pup!
Megs says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
We got our puppy Smokey while doing mission work in a very remote area. She is the best little pound puppy ever, and a very happy souvenir from a very tough time.
Heather H says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d like a picture of my house or maybe my kitty Chloe
Mary Margaret says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
Easy! A picture of my sweet baby kitty. . or if I’m feeling super sweet, my boyfriend’s dog for him.
Emily says
WATERCOLOR THIS! What a cool prize – I would love to have a pic of my handsome dog Bruno!