***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.
Carol says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Our goofy, galumphy, goldendoodle Murphy.
Tanja says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love to have a lovely portrait of my two gorgeous chihuahua princesses: http://postmodernhostess.blogspot.com/p/dog-blog.html.
kelly says
WATERCOLOR THIS…
id love a work of art of our newly adopted cat birdie.
Virg says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Would love to see a picture of my english cocker spaniel frolicking in the leaves!
cecelia says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
i would loooove to have an image of my silly chihuahua nelli rendered in watercolor. i’ve been dying to have something like this done and this seems like the perfect opportunity! thanks for the chance to win!! :)
http://www.sincerelycecelia.blogspot.com
Yoli says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love a watercolor of our two lovely cats, Xina and Ruby
Brooke says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have only had Luna, my pug for 2 months and obsessed with all things Luna. I think she would look lovely in watercolor.
Chrissi B. says
Watercolor this!!
I would most likely have a portrait done of my best friends four legged furry baby Jasmine that recently passed away… >^..^<
Meredith says
WATERCOLOR THIS! We would want to have our two weimaraners, photo done. They complete our family and our adorable to boot.
Karen says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!
We have the two best dogs in the world! Murphy and Sophie are Portuguese Water Dogs and are smart, funny, and lovable. We’d love a painting of them.
Lizzy says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I’d challenge Gadora to capture the brain-melting cuteness of Roxy the Pug in watercolor.
Keely says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Rory our greyhound
Aimee says
Watercolor this. I would love a water color of my trusty kitchenbtable; I love it:)
Barb says
Watercolor this! Would love a pic of one or more of my 3 beautiful dogs. Love that 2nd pic you have posted, with the flowery background. So cute.
Whitney says
Watercolor this! I’ve never entered a contest here before, but if I win I will have a portrait made up of my mother in law’s dog or cat. She is recently widowed and her pets are soo important to her.
Karen says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Denise says
Watercolor this, please!
I would get a watercolor done of our Bernese Mountain dog being her super cute self.
kelly c says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d request a watercolor print of our beagle, Mr. Bean, basking in the sun under his favorite blanket.
Tracy says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
Tracy says
I’d love to have a painting of my deceased cat and her sister.
Kathryn says
Watercolor this!! I would choose my boxer; Daisy. She is a pretty wonderful dog. I have a picture that I took of her in our living room where she is sitting on the grass with the blue sky above her and our split rail fence behind her. So cute! I hope I win! I have just the spot for this painting!!
Amanda says
Watercolor this…my pup in the blizzard we got this past Winter!
Diane says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!!
What a beautiful idea – we love our 1 year old lab Indy and would just love a portrait of him. He makes me smile and laugh and is the best part of my coming-home every day. Who else greets you like you are the king of the world? Don’t forget: we are our dog’s whole world to them.
(hugs to Burger)
~dt~
Laura K says
WATERCOLOR THIS!! We’ve got a great family shot that served as our Christmas photo last year: Me, my husband, and our sweet pup on a plantation.
Dannielle says
Watercolor this!
I would love to have my dogs Cooper and Zoe painted. They are in a picture together, snuggled up and sleeping. It’s the sweetest picture.
Chelsea says
WATERCOLOR THIS!…
I have two dogs, Minni & Cooper (Cute, huh?!). Cooper is a chihuahua mix & Minni is full chihuahua, so he’s like a miniature version of Cooper. I have one picture of them both staring at the camera that I’d LOVE to re-produce as a painting. We also just bought a new home so it would look perfect there!!
christina says
Watercolor this!!
Gorgeous!! I have a beautiful cat and a bird and so many great photos of each that it would be hard to choose!! My pets mean the world to me!! what a perfect way to celebrate them!!
stacey says
watercolor this!!! she does such beautiful work! I’d have a very hard time deciding – I have 3 very handsome dogs and I’m thinking I may have to take a new group shot so they could all be immortalized in watercolor!
Tiffany says
Watercolor this! I think I’d probably have to give the gift to my mom. She has a rescue from a puppy mill that has had a very difficult start. Despite the medical care given to the pup, she has limited vision in one eye because of the neglect. Recently, Mykanos (that’s her name) was diagnosed with Stage 4 carcinoma. The little fighter has endured a thoracic surgery and rallied through chemo in an effort to buy her more time. The prognosis is still grim although she has already outlived the vet’s initial estimates. My mom will be heartbroken, just devestated, when she’s gone. She loves her animals more than you can imagine. Anyhow, the painting would go to her.
Theresa S. says
Watercolor This!
Jessica says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
A picture of my Daisy Dog (a rat terrier mix). She’s got this funny little snaggle tooth that sticks out of her lip. This is an awesome giveaway!
Kerry says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My dog blue! He’s a 6 pound blue rat terrier, we rescued him off craigslist three years ago. Hes so teeny and snuggly and always comes to console anyone when they’re sad, sick, or crying. I would probably pick a close up photo of his face, because its just so darn cute.
Susan says
Watercolor this!
I would love a watercolor of my beloved bulldog with his confiscated box of Fruit Loops.
Jill W. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!! A picture of my little stewart (my beloved pom).
Jacki says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I have a great picture of my boxer giving me his “poor me” eyes that I would have watercolored for my new nursery I am creating. I’m due in August and so excited :)
Kim says
Watercolor This!
Our histerical Boston Terrier, Sadie! She is sooo cute and sooo funny! She brings laughter to our world every day. We have some amazingly cute pics of her (and her giant ears)! :)
Julie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Our beagle, Emma in our backyard.
Linda Sweeny says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
OHHHH I WANT THIS SOOOO BAD! MY DOG IS MY LIFE!!!
Alli says
I posted on your Facebook page too with a photo, but I’d watercolor our family dog Kailey, she is getting old and I know she won’t be in our lives for much longer.
Kelly says
Watercolor This!
Our boston terrier Maggie.
Lindsay B says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love a watercolor version of this pic of my cutie dog:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lindsaymanganelli/3981657850/
Love this freebie! So fun!
hallieb says
watercolor this!
i’d love to have a painting of our pup charlie!
Christy B. says
Watercolor this!!!
Stephanie says
I would definitely WATERCOLOR THIS! pic of our 1year old rescued mix Kya – she LOOOVES to run!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4111003&l=daf6975ff2&id=508526445
Lauren F. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!
I’d love to have a watercolor of my pup, he is always laying around in the weirdest positions. Or him playing in the snow…so many adorable pictures of him to choose from.
Terri says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I’d love a watercolor portrait of my two labs snuggled up taking a nap!
Katie G says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
We don’t have a pet because my son is allergic, but I would love a painting of him instead!!
Mark says
Watercolor This! We have two adorable tabby cats, one more brown in color and the other more grey. They love romping around, chasing things outside, and rolling on their backs in the sun for a nice blast of warmth.
Barb says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would have a picture of my cat zoey rendered. I have a couple of pictures in mind, but maybe I would try to capture a new cute picture of her.
Missy says
watercolor this! My 8 year old black lab would look great on a water color… I have just the pic that I would use… http://www.flickr.com/photos/missyl/3194795197/in/set-72157600066882344/