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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 CasaCullenCasaCullen says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!!!

    oh, now that’s an easy one…
    naturally a pic of the sweet hairy baby and all her cuteness!

    maybe a great one in the backyard with her sweet tail wagging

    maybe the pic of her sitting pretty in the hubbies pocket…

    one things for sure…it would be of the tiny yorkie, Miss Zola Belle!

    cheers YHL for a perfect giveaway – CC

    Reply
  2. Avatar for PennyPenny says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    Watercolor this!

    I have a very cute picture of my cat in the empty bathtub staring down the drain…

    Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Jennie RokniJennie Rokni says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!!
    We have a 1 year old Cavalier King Charles who has only one spot over his eye. Traditionally, Cavaliers have a spot over each eye, however, given his darling appearance, it makes it impossible to find any Cavalier art of his likeness! We have a cute picture of him in a field of buttercups taken just last week.

    Reply
  4. Avatar for KorinneKorinne says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!!! The Hubby and I currently have 4 furry babies. (3 dogs and a cat) The oldest of our pups is surprisingly very similar to Burger in the looks department. I think ours, Paco aka Face (long story), might just be a tad more pathetic though. I’ll be sure to post a pic on your facebook this week.

    Reply
  5. Avatar for JillJill says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I’d get one done as a surprise for my sis – of her crazy little albino chihuahua mix!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for liz @ bon temps beignetliz @ bon temps beignet says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    Watercolor this!! I think I’d get a picture of our little baby, Gus.

    Best. Dog. Ever.

    Adopt from a shelter!!!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for MelleMelle says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I would love a watercolor of the exterior of my house!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for maliboumalibou says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    WATERCOLOUR THIS!

    I have the cutest picture of Finnegan, my Jack Russel Terrier, when he was a baby. What a great idea.

    Reply
  9. Avatar for Annie P.Annie P. says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Watercolor this!

    Reply
  10. Avatar for Lauren GrayLauren Gray says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    Oh my goodness! My husband adored our cat William (and adored is an understatement!). Well William got very sick last year and right before our daughter was born we had to put him to sleep. My husband has been asking for a portrait of William ever since (I am a figurative artist and have told him countless times that I just can’t paint felines, and it would be a horrid rendition if I tried). He still asks for a portrait of William and this would be an amazing father’s day surprise! I would be honored to have this amazing artist paint a portrait of our cat William.

    Thank’s for the chance!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for CindyCindy says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Watercolor this!

    I think I’d have to get both of my critters (dog and a rabbit) to snuggle up together so I can squeeze them both in!

    Reply
  12. Avatar for Erin MarieErin Marie says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Watercolor this! I’d love a pic of my pup Teddy:)

    Reply
  13. Avatar for IzaskunIzaskun says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I would love to have a painting of my desk.

    Reply
  14. Avatar for allisonallison says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I would LOVE to have my little chihuahua Romeo done up on a painting!!!

    Reply
  15. Avatar for KateKate says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    Watercolor this!

    I’m getting ready to move away from home for law school and would love a watercolor of my favorite furry friends to take with me.

    Reply
  16. Avatar for Mary AnneMary Anne says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    “WATERCOLOR THIS!”

    My mom’s beloved German Shephard had to be put down last month and I would love to give my mom her image in watercolor!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for KaraKara says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    Not that we need another picture of our sweet pooch, Annabelle, in our house, but these are so beautiful I’m sure we’d be able to find the space.

    Reply
  18. Avatar for KaylaKayla says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!
    I would have a picture of my little dog Ellie, she’s a mutt and we lover her to death!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for GinnyGinny says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    “WATERCOLOR THIS”

    I would get one of my little dog Pete.

    Reply
  20. Avatar for Kate G.Kate G. says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!!!

    A picture of Zoe, my feline child! :)

    Reply
  21. Avatar for LorenLoren says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS
    My kitty Lil’ten cuddled in bed.

    Reply
  22. Avatar for Lori KLori K says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS! Our beautiful golden retreiver and his brother Vincent the cat!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for Mike at The Big StickMike at The Big Stick says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I have a picture I took of my yellow lab this past year during goose season (he hunts with me). He looks so serious and noble and the camo vest he wears makes him look all that much cooler. MY wife says I love him more than the kids. That couldn’t be right…could it?

    Reply
  24. Avatar for M.R.M.R. says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Ahhhh! I’d love to have a WATERCOLOR picture of THIS: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WVfKhZQLbO0/SzrJgXezDQI/AAAAAAAADxo/MMZbIkrm4Ug/s1600-h/E4.jpg

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  25. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I’d have one done of our terrible min pin. He has so much personality and I know that can shine through.

    She does amazing work!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for april Zapril Z says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Watercolor this!
    I’d love to have a picture of my cat Chuck that I grew up with. He died many years ago, but I still miss him.

    Reply
  27. Avatar for MegMeg says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    Our sweet golden retriever, Ripken!

    Reply
  28. Avatar for RebeccaRebecca says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    WATERCOLOR this!
    I would LOVE LOVE LOVE a watercolor of my gorgeous pup Georgia! (or as we call her Gorgeous George)

    Reply
  29. Avatar for JennyJenny says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    I’d definitely get one of my sweet kitty Sophie. She’s beautiful but every picture I have of her shows a messy desk or messy kitchen table in the background.

    Reply
  30. Avatar for mary bmary b says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    watercolor this! id love to have a water color painting of my childhood pups

    Reply
  31. Avatar for CourtneyCourtney says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I have a picture of my cats sleeping on the sofa side by side, with their heads resting on each other’s paws. That would be so sweet to have as a painting.

    Reply
  32. Avatar for Lauren F.Lauren F. says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    Just this weekend I took a picture of our beloved chocolate lab, Mango, sitting on our hardwood floors. When she sits on the hardwoods her back “feet” slide out and she ends up on her haunches. It’s the cutest thing!

    Reply
  33. Avatar for Emily MEmily M says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I’d love to have a painting of my dogs, Might have to take a special new picture for this!

    Reply
  34. Avatar for AnaAna says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I’d like to have one done of a picture of my dogs squished together on one dog bed. I actually have several to choose from since they do that fairly often.

    Reply
  35. Avatar for KelseyKelsey says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    Our golden retriever, Scout, would look so handsome!

    Reply
  36. Avatar for KimBKimB says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!
    I don’t have a pet, so I’ll be looking around for some still life inspiration. I really love my house plants… maybe something of that nature…

    Reply
  37. Avatar for JarrodJarrod says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    My dog, Pepper, for sure.

    Reply
  38. Avatar for KatherineKatherine says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!
    Picture of my dog in the lake!

    Reply
  39. Avatar for Liz MLiz M says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    Man, I wish I was talented like this! I would LOVE to have a watercolor picture of my cat! I’m glad I am not the only person who loves their pet so much you become a bit obsessed :)

    Reply
  40. Avatar for criscris says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I have the best photo of The Boy’s dog running down our favorite beach. Would love to see this as a watercolor (especially since she won’t be with us much longer).

    Reply
  41. Avatar for LeslieLeslie says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I have the most snooty crippled-from-birth Siamese that would look great in watercolor :)

    Reply
  42. Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I would love a painting of the front of our first home together.

    Reply
  43. Avatar for ChrisChris says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!!
    I would love a painting of my calico cat. She’s very photogenic.

    Reply
  44. Avatar for Ashley GAshley G says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I’d have one of our cat Bella (assuming I can get her to sit still long enough for a photo).

    Reply
  45. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I would LOVE one of these pieces, but I would have a very hard time deciding. I have three doggies (two of them are chihuahuas) so I might have to find a pic with all three of them present!

    Reply
  46. Avatar for Heather RHeather R says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    Especially our two little furbabies, Coogee and Sadie. I’d have to go through hundreds of photos, but a snuggley one for sure!!

    Reply
  47. Avatar for JaclynJaclyn says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS! I’d ask her to do one of my snapshots of the Eiffel Tower.

    Reply
  48. Avatar for Yvonne P.Yvonne P. says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Oh, it would definitely be an action shot I caught of my apricot toy poodle running through the yard. So cute!

    Reply
  49. Avatar for SarahWSarahW says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS!

    I’d love to have a watercolor of my muttly mutt Libby. She’s so good at lounging, that’s the natural pose I’d love her to be in!

    Reply
  50. Avatar for PriscillaPriscilla says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    WATERCOLOR THIS

    Reply
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