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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.
Leslie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!!
I would love to have a painting of the two crazy pups in my life: Duke the Great Dane (he thinks he is very tiny) and Jersey the chocolate/weimaraner mix.
They are 2 Peas in a Pod :)
Thanks!
Laura says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I’d love a picture of our sheltie pup at 12 weeks, playing in the snow for the first time… words can’t describe the cuteness!
Elaine says
WATERCOLOR THIS! We’d love a portrait of our two doggies, Buddy and Maxwell, or as our daugther has nicknamed them: Bud Bud and Maxie Pie :)
Kelly says
Watercolor this!
An up-close head shot of our 8 year old golden retriever, Blaze. (I realize his name makes him sound like a bit of a big, dumb, blond (American Gladiator, perhaps?) but he’s really more of the regal, sleek, dark red gentleman type. Throw in a few grays for sophistication. We adore him.) The photo is one of my favorite beacuse it catches the puppy spark in his old eyes.
Kathy says
Watercolor this: I have two granddogs, and three grandcats, so it would be hard to choose. Maybe just do my own Border Collie, Maggie. Love your blog!
Erica M says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My dog, pointer/mixed breed Hank. He’s so cute and goopy with a brown patch/brown eyelashes over one eye, and white liver-spotted fur with white eyelashes over the other, there are plenty of great pics to choose from!
Jenny N says
WATERCOLOR THIS………I’d love to see my Yorkshire Terrorist (!!) immortalized on canvas. He’ll be 13 this year, but still has so much spunk and personality. I can’t imagine a world without him.
Monica says
Watercolor this…
either my 14yo tuxedo cat or my first rescued golden…both gone now.
Sophie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love to have a picture of two of my cats transformed to a watercolor. We got the two of the as kittens at the end of last June. They’re brothers. Here’s the picture:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i49/Smurf1392/KITS-1.png
Chester’s on the left and Milo’s on the right. You can TOTALLY tell they’re brothers (:
Mindy says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love to have a painting of my beau’s farm for him. With just moving in together and moving somewhat in town, he is missing his life on the farm. I would like to get him a picture to remember his good times (He’s loving the new house dont get me wrong! It’s just a change!)
Lucy says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love to have a (watercolor) painting of my husband face to face with his big black chow, Bruno – doing the stare down. hilarious!
Christina Marie says
WATERCOLOR THIS! My pug, Squishy posing on my refurbed couch would be fantastic.
Lilian says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have a picture of Patience, my golden retriever, at the age of 2 resting in an aluminum boat wrapped in a towel after her very first trip to the Sacramento river. It was her first time on a boat and her first swim in the river.
Melissa says
Watercolor THIS!
My Kitty Cats!
Anne says
Watercolor this! My boston terrier Bindi, because everything about her is screaming to need to be painted and hung on the wall!
Justine says
Watercolor this!
One of the thousand photos I took of my dog (aka my fur baby). It would be a hard decision since I have so many…
Taryn W. says
WATERCOLOR THIS! We have a bunch of “glamour shot” type pics of our big and beautiful 20 pound cat Madden that would be great paintings! Pick us!
Hesper says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I don’t have a pet of my own at the moment. We’re getting a dog for Christmas this year though! My mother is a HUGE animal lover and currently has three dogs and three cats, along with feeding all the neighborhood cats as well. I’d love to get a portrait of her schnauzer, Luna. She’s her little “Looney Bird”.
Paige says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
i would LOVE a watercolor of my beautiful little Maya – a gorgeous chocolate lab mix!
Hil says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d probably pick a photo of my friend Amanda’s pet, because I am pet-less but she is a HUGE animal-lover and would love this!
heather s says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
my fave pic of my pup laying on the floor with his head between his paws!
Sarah Mc says
Watercolor this!
My bassador Marshall would look just as goofy/adorable in watercolor.
Cameron says
Watercolor THIS!!!
My two babies (aka kitties) Sydney and Madison!
valerie J. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Our first house.
Wendy says
Watercolor this!”
I would get a watercolor of my first and only fur-baby – Rudy!
Kristin says
Watercolor This!
I’d love to have a watercolor of our home —
Angela Reizian says
Watercolor this! My 21 year old Tonk Cat 1/2 Siamiese 1/2 Burmeise she is so old I have to check to make sure she is still alive at least twice a day.
Julie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
How freaking cool!!!
We have an exceptionally handsome dog, and exceptionally handsome cat, and four exceptionally cute 6-day-old chicks! We’d probably pick the dog, because we have THE perfect picture to translate into art.
Thanks for the opportunity, and CONGRATS TO JOHN (and to Sherry ’cause I’m sure she’s stoked)! for becoming a full time blogger dad!!!
Vanessa says
Watercolor this!
I actually started welling up when I saw the painting of Burger. I had to put my cat, Miles, to sleep last week. My husband and I were never cat people…EVER! And then he got deployed to Bosnia in ’96 when we were living in Germany and a friend talked me into adopting Miles. He and I have been serious buddies ever since. It has been a sad week and I have started going through my pics to find one to enlarge and frame but this would be an amazing tribute to Mr. Miles.
Thanks for another great giveaway!
Christina says
Watercolor this…a picture of my husband’s boxer that passed away suddenly so he’ll have something to remember her by.
MelissaS says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
…I would like to have a photo done of my BF’s Corgi that passed away a few months ago. He was their child and they are very heartbroken. I think this would be a wonderful gift to remember him!
Thanks!
Catherine says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I love this give-away! I’ve been considering a painting of our super sweet pup since we brought her home from the pound, about 2 years ago. The picture of her in full relax-mode on our bed would be adorable as a water color!
chelsea says
Watercolor this! I would love a picture of my old-english sheepdog Schaeffer, my first baby. He’s been with me before husband, before kids…a fitting tribute to my most loyal buddy.
Lauren says
Watercolor this!
It’d be my new favorite thing ever to have one of these portraits done of my dog- Oodles and my cat- Freaky together.
cj says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!! I would LOVE a painting of my adorable big-eared chihuahua, Gizmo! I would hang it right in our front hallway for all friends and visitors to admire :)
Christine says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!!
I would get a watercolor of my Pixee girl – she is a pitbull dalmatian with super cute pink skin and adorable spots! She turns 10 years old next week!!!
chrystie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love a watercolor of my cute little cat gigi
lisa phil says
“WATERCOLOR THIS”
I would definitely choose my husband’s deployment homecoming of our first kiss!!
Rachel Hitt says
WATER COLOR THIS! My golden retriever who has been my constant companion for the past five and a half years. As a child I was not allowed to have a dog so when I moved off campus my second year of college I immediately started searching for a furry friend. Rielly is really an exceptional canine and turned my husband of one year into a dog person against all odds.
Chris P. says
Watercolor this! My great dane puppy, finley would look adorable as a watercolor!
Jaye Clayton says
Watercolor this! My fawn great dane “Holly” has many alter egos! Psycho Puppy, Stinkerbell, Holly Ollie Clayton and Booty Bear! Thank you for a wonderful opportunity. You guys rock!
Erica M says
I would love a portrait of my Chachi, who is no longer with us. Chachi was my best buddy and the most loving, loyal, and halarious chihuahua ever. Oh, WATERCOLOR THIS!
Tara says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have a painting of my old pal, Max, a huge huge orange tabby. He was the first cat I had as an adult…. got him at the pound in Harlem, NYC, and he moved across the country with me. He passed away a couple of years ago, but he will always live in my heart! (cue the violins)
Rachael says
Watercolor this! I have a great picture of my Boxer snugging with one of our cats.
Kate Ediger says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I have a great picture of my dog playing ball that would be perfect!
Christy says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
I would love to see the front of our home as a watercolor!
Lindsay says
Water color THIS!
A watercolor of my cat would be amazing. She’s the first grown up pet I’ve ever had (aka a pet that was just mine— not my family’s) and she is truely the love of my life…. except when she’s clawing my couch. ;D
Chelsea says
WATERCOLOR THIS! My golden retriever has a perch at the top of our stairs where she hangs her paws over and looks down at you with big puppy eyes… I’d definitely get that picture!
Emmy A says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have a wedding picture I would love her to do. It’s the only picture we got of our exit and it’s just like a fairy tale!
Ali Moore says
Watercolor this!
We would definitely use a pic of our almost one-year-old lab, Franklin. He’s a ham. :)