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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.
Laura A says
Watercolor this!
Our cat Delilah would have to be the object of the watercolor; she is so precious!
Sabrina says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love a painting of my sister’s puppy! It’d make a great birthday gift for her…
Ali says
WATERCOLOR THIS…
Of course we could have to get our little pup Sam painted. She has one ears that stays up and one ear that always stays down. It would be great to capture!
Lisa P says
Watercolor this!
I’d get one of Bella, my chihuahua :)
Amanda says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have a beautiful photo of our mixed (and photogenic) dog Scottie that I would love to have as a watercolor portrait…
Carolyn S says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
One of my two cats (or both, if I could get them in the same photo).
Leigh says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love something of our 2 cats and dog
Jenny B. says
WATERCOLOR THIS – PLEASE!!!
I can’t believe this is a giveaway! I was just talking to my mom yesterday and I was trying to convince her to attempt a watercolor painting of my dog, Riley! Riley is half pug, half beagle (puggle) and is my best friend! I never win ANYTHING and this would make my day! I would love ANY picture of her… maybe on the beach, in green grass, or anything with a beautiful and bright colored background. I am currently trying to decorate the bump out in my house (also the room where Riley stays while I am at work) and this would be a perfect fit for something on my wall!
Thanks!!
Loren G says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would pick a regal pic of my fat cat Maggie.
Natalie @ Chadwell Chronicles says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have a Christmas photo of me, my husband, the tree, and our dogs that would be wonderful to have painted! =)
Tara Farley says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Lori says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d definitely have her paint a portrait of my kitty, Pumpkin!
sarajane says
WATERCOLOR THIS: my two pups, if I can get a photo of them together.
Amy W says
Watercolor this!
Definitely our recently departed big yellow lab boy Darwin.
Letty says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I personally think that my beagle looks adorable in any picture taken care of him, although I do particularly love the ones where he lays his head on the arm of our sofa. Awwww! So in love…
Laura says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
A photo of our chihuahua Stella!!!
Lauren says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Definitely a painting of our puppy (well, 14 month old 50 lb. dog). Not sure which pose or picture though…
Probably one of her striking a pose upside down on the bed. You know the type, all legs out in the air, paws up, lips flopping open…
Mary M says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would like a watercolor of either my dog, or some cherry blossoms!
Sarah says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
We’d love to have our cats Viking & Loden painted, and probably of them lying upside down on the floor with their bellies exposed. They are the silliest cats and if we can’t capture a picture of that, then a portrait of them waiting to prance on a bug outside in the garden!
Rachael West says
WATERCOLOR THIS
I would have one done of our pooches of course!
Jordan says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I can’t decide what adorable and hilarious picture of our pug would be best!
Katie L. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would definitely get a watercolor of my shepherd/pit/whoknows mix, Gibson Wainwright Prescott Anderdise! I would use a picture from one of his first times out on the trails after he recovered from the pneumonia he struggled with when we first adopted him, so I have a reminder of his triumph over it and his healthy strength now!
jennypenny says
Watercolor this!
I would love to get one done of my Yellow Lab Axel.
Cara says
Watercolor this!!!!!
My adopted pooch Bella playing on the beach aka her favorite place to chase the tennis ball!
StefK says
Watercolor this…
Would love a watercolor of our 3 furbabies lounging together – Rustie (the 6 month old Vizsla), and our 4 year old kitties Shug & Cozy…mostly would love a watercolor of it since I think it’ll be a long time before I see it in real life ;)
ESBlondie says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
I would love a watercolor of our 3 fur-babies.
rebecca says
watercolor this!
we’d want a painting of our puggle rocco on his one year birthday wearing a birthday party hat
Jared says
WATERCOLOR THIS….
I would love a painting of my dapper feline, Sir Wellington BoJangles!
Sharon S says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love a watercolor painting of my horse, Tucker, whom I’ve had since I was 11
Nanette Hanks says
Watercolor this! My darling dog Daisy.
Jenny says
WATERCOLOUR THIS!!!
Our handsome and furry Himalayan cat, Norm!
Kathy says
Watercolor this! I’d definitely choose my sister’s cat Stumpy and give the watercolor to my sis as a gift. Perfect timing since her birthday is on Wednesday!
Kim says
WATERCOLOR THIS!…
Boy, I’d have to find something because we don’t have a pet and I can’t think of anything I already have a photo of that I’d want transformed into a watercolor — unless it was possible to do one of my architectural pictures. I’m fascinated with architecture and am always snapping photos of doorways, interesting ironwork, the juxtaposition of old vs. new (very common here in Argentina where a 17th century church could sit beside a 1990s office building). But it would also be fun to pick a spot in my house, arrange a few of my favorite things and snap a still-life.
WONDERFUL GIVEAWAY! I would so love to win this.
Erin R. says
WATERCOLOR THIS…
a hilarious, vibrantly colored photo of my cat, Lucy, because she’s CRAZY! but I love her none the less.
Kathleen Aliff says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would absolutely adore a watercolor of our two dogs- Bella (a Brittany Spaniel) and Stoley (a Black Lab). They’re our little angels!!!
SUE MAYNE says
Definitely a pic of our two dogs, Sabre and Max!
Alisha says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!
I have a super cute picture of my adorable love PUG Peety. He’s looking up at us with his irresistible crooked “smile”! =) Melt my heart!
Erica says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have a painting of my black and white Shih Tzu, Layla!
morgan says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would want a painting of my cocker spaniel, Grace, in mid air as she jumps of our back porch.
Erin says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would definitely have a picture of my black lab playing with his tennis ball!
Kasey says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Easy Peasy: My two cats, Max and Jack. There are some REALLY cute pictures on them snuggled up together on the bed that would look great as a watercolor above the fireplace!
Kat says
Watercolor this…
The timing of your giveaway is so eerie…
My first two rescues, Rose and Cody, drastically changed my life. I lost Rose a year ago after a short but brave battle with hemangiosarcoma. Cody just crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday morning… following a sudden case of acute gastritis. We rushed to the e-vet after symptoms first presented, and were sent home with ulcer medication after she was given intravenous fluids. A few hours later, I woke up from my restless sleep to her moaning. I found her unconscious, and rushed her back to the e-vet. We arrived within five minutes after I found her, and she stopped breathing on her own within minutes on the treatment table. What a blessing to spend multiple years with such wonderful creatures. The only consolation to the sudden and tragic loss is in knowing I can someday help another dog in need.
Given the slim chances of winning this wonderful prize, I hope to have an artist render one of my favorite pictures of my two “girls” into a watercolor when my savings account recovers. Back in the healthy days, both pups curled together in my bed, almost a canine ying-yang…
Mara T. says
Watercolor this!
I would love a watercolor of my Dachshund/JRT mix Max! I can already think of a million places I’d love to display it…
amanda strasburg says
Watercolor this-i would definitely do a picture of our two dogs-Tanner and Dooley.
Elizabeth says
Watercolor This!
I would love to have a print of our English Bulldog, Winston Churchill for my husband. I gave him Winston as a welcome home present after he returned from his 3rd deployment to Iraq. He is now away on his 4th tour, what a great surprise it would be!
Corrie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have a ridiculous amount of pictures of our 8 month old puppy. I would have to pick one of those! If I take this many pictures of a puppy I am scared to think how many I will take of our future children.
Meagan says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
I have the most amazing picture of one of our dogs in the GA hills, with the fall colors behind him. Or equally as beautiful a picture of both of my dogs at sunrise on the beach, running towards the camera.
Jo says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Would love a painting of our dog Max – a black lab/rott mix. He is so black I find it hard to capture him well in photo – would love to see how this artist can manipulate the colors to bring out his beautiful features! We love to cover our walls with pics of him :)
Amanda says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
I’ve always wanted a portrait of our Jack Russell Terrier, Lola. This would be perfect!
tara says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
My sweet doggie, Abby. She’s a feisty fun Westie (you know, the little white fuzzy dogs) and would make a FABULOUS little portrait in my baby-to-be’s nursery!! :) She loves a ball, so it would probably have to include a ball. Here’s one that would be good:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k11/trogersrn/IMG_0243.jpg