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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.
Vanessa Phillips says
Watercolour This!!
I’d have my MIL’s beloved (deceased) Golden Retriever ‘Crys’ painted for her.
What a great contest!
Melinda says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I don’t have any pets, but I would love a watercolor of my husband’s trombone! He’s a professional t-bone player and teacher, so it would be a great anniversary gift!
Lauren Ryder says
WATERCOLOR THIS:
Two too cute puppies!
Jen says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Ooooooh – we have the perfect picture of our beloved 13-year-old Kitty. He loves sitting on the window ledge when the windows are open – because he’s 17 lbs, though, he’s half on the wooden ledge and half in the outside sill squished up against the screen! It’s a sunny spring day and you can tell he is just drinking in all the scents of the neighborhood.
Selena H. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
a wonderful pic of our Great Dane “Buddy” in his favorite place…our bed!
sharon c. says
“Watercolor This!” My baby boy Oscar!
CarMaj says
Watercolor This!
A really great picture of our cat, Aker, umm sleeping, cause what else do cats do?!
Christy says
WATERCOLOR THIS
My cat, she is a terror but love the thing.
Brittany says
Watercolor this!
a frisky pomeranian
Brittany says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
Oooo….we have the most adorable photo of our two English Bulldogs, Brodie and Lucy, that we just love!
Jen says
WATERCOLOR THIS
we have had our dog for almost 8 months now. and she has def brought a bunch of hard work and patience as well as joy and laughter to our family. I would love to have a watercolor of her. pretty much any pic!!! LOL
Ashley Swann says
WATERCOLOR THIS:
My fur-babies, Sasha & Shelby!
Meagan says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I just got the cutest cat the other day. What timing! So I would like a painting done of our most recent addition to our family, Professor Gonzo Meowsington.
Lauren says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
What a gorgeous picture! I have so many great photos of the dogs I’d have to narrow it down!
Krys O'Rourke says
WATER COLOR THIS!
My Roxy girl would love to have her pix turned into art!
Laura says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My beloved poodle, Marcello! I have the perfect picture too! He’s my first dog of my very own (we always had a dog growing up though) and he’s a rescue dog that just fell into my lap after a heartbreaking saga with a local shelter. It was love at first sight! I must be the luckiest pet owner ever!
Brooke says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love a picture of our wonderful black Lab, Jet.
Carrie H. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Our 17-year-old cat when he was a bit younger, resting in a window peeking out from behind a white sheer.
Joy says
Watercolor This!
I have two dogs Copper and Hoss.
Erika says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My two standard poodles Charley and Charlotte
Katie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Probably a wedding pic!
Jennifer says
WATERCOLOR THIS: Two freakishly cute cats, Maeby and Harvey, enjoying a rare moment of peace and affection!
lauren says
Watercolor this!
I would use a picture of my cat sitting on the dining room table! She is so bold!
Jessica says
WATERCOLOR THIS:
Mitchell, our oh-so-handsome brindle greyhound.
Kerri says
Watercolor this!
I have three cats, but since we already have a video of one cat@ http://vimeo.com/1193140
and a painting of someone else’s cat that looks like ours,
I’d like a painting of our littlest one, Necklace on her favorite chair.
Ashley M says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have an old picture of my sister & me on a playground from when she was ~5 (now 28) and I was ~1 (now 23). It’s adorable and perfect for this type of thing!
keri says
watercolor this!
fingers crossed!
Sarah says
Watercolor this….our 3 year old Basset Hound, Charlie. He’s got a look all to himself. I’ll post the pic on your facebook page! It’s like he’s saying, “how you doin?”
Amber says
watercolour this! I’d love to have our dog Dexter done. Or maybe as a gift to my parents, inlaws, or siblings – one of their pets! Only if I’m feeling extra nice though :)
Erin says
Watercolor this! My darling departed Duncan is deeply missed by our family and this watercolor would be a lovely memorial for him.
Melissa Gibney says
Watercolor this!
A pictur of my mom (now deceased) in a beautiful zinnia field in Mt Hood Oregon with the Mts in the back drop
Dana Beth says
WATERCOLOR THIS my precious Olive- our 10 month old wire haired mini dachshund- one of her baby pictures of course.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2586/3828273146_712cf7c1ba.jpg
Colleen says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
A picture of our beloved beabull (half beagle, half bulldog – although we think she has some terrier in her) sitting on our carpet a few days after we got her from the shelter.
Anna says
Watercolor this!
I have a pic of my beautiful beagle standing on the picnic table…and I swear she’s smiling in it!
marybeth @ www.babygoodbuys.com says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I have an adorable dog named Jersey who’s just dying for a portrait
Debby says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Our Brussels Griffon will be 6 years old with a cute face and funny beard. He is full of personality (same type of dog as “As Good As It Gets”). He is our baby and we would love to showcase him with this drawing.
Holly Tompkins says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
My cat, he’s black and white tuxedo’ed and full of spunky personality.
Elizabeth says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I’d love to have a painting done of my boxer Autumn as a gift for my husband. But don’t tell my other two dogs that I didn’t choose them!
Lindsey says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!
I have the cutest 1 year old lab named Ryder! He is the sweetest dog ever and goes to work with me everyday!!!
Laura D says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
definitely one of our dog… and his cute self curled up in bed
Amy J says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love to have a watercolor of our two precious chihuahuas!
StacyK says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!! i have lots and lots of adorable shots of my rescue mutt “PICASSO” (he was attacked by a pit bull when he was a baby pup and the wonderful people at the SPCA paid for several surgeries to remove bone chips from his skull, jaw, and teeth) his face healed a bit crooked, but we love love love him!!!! he would be a joy to paint:)
suzanne says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love to have a painting of our precious 13 year old Golden Retriever….the best dog in the world!!
Sarah S says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would have one of my two beautiful border collie mixes!
Adee says
Watercolor this!
I would definitely send in a pic of my bulldog & cat snuggled together in the dog bed. If that’s one pet too many, I’d stick with the dog :)
Sara says
WATERCOLOR THIS! My two cute kitties Puss and Boots…
Joe says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My chow, Buddy. He’s 14 years old.
Julie says
WATERCOLOR THIS! My cat Precious who died last October after 18 wonderful years of life that she shared with me.
Rachel says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!
My beautiful baby dachshund Milo cuddling up on the patchwork quilt I sewed would make a lovely watercolor!
Tracie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have a watercolor of my mother’s two shar peis for a extra (and late) Mother’s Day present. Both of her chicks have flown the nest (we’re both actually graduating with Master’s/Bachelor’s this week!), and a genuine work of art of her two non-human little ones would put a smile on her face.