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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.
Jessica S says
Watercolor this!!! :-)…please
I would actually love a watercolor of my 16 month son :-)
carak says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
Definitely a pic of our pup, Boris.
Shannon @ Project Shannon says
Watercolor this!
I would love a painting of my dog Riley, sunning on the back of our couch!
Jacquelin Seybert says
Watercolor This!
That portrait would have to be of Mr. Morgan Simon Seybert… our 8 month old Scottish Terrier :)
mer says
Watercolor this:
i really want my a painting of my doxies!!!!! what a fun, fab idea. i need to check this chick out!
jamie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
A pic of my pup for sure!
Amy says
WATERCOLOR THIS…
Definitely our lionhead bunny, Simon. He’d be so cute in watercolor!
Sarah says
Watercolor this!
I would love a painting of our 5 dogs. I have a fantastic picture of them all sitting on our deck with the trees in full bloom in the lawn behind them.
Kim S says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
I would get a watercolor portrait of Ollie, our lab/shephard mix sitting in the chair that he’s not supposed to be in, but which I occasionally let him on to pose for pictures. :o)
Erica says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to give this to my Dad! My dog became his dog after I got married. He passed away last year and my Dad misses him so much.
Michelle Crane says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to have a painting of my sweet little Bailey. He is an absolutely adorable Yorkshire Terrier.
Christine says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love a portrait of my cat, Shadow.
lauren says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d either say my standard poodle, or an amazing rocking chair my grandmother gave my mother.
Bre B. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have a portrait done of our beloved Pomeranian running around our backyard!
Kate says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have a beautiful photo that I took with my cell phone of my Dad and our beagle Huckleberry walking along the beach towards an incredible pink sunset. The picture is especially meaningful to me because it was takent he same day as Huck’s sister Maggie passed away. The photo itself is terrible quality because it was taken with my cell phone, but it would make a spectacular water color!
Jenn says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
We have five, yes, FIVE rescued animals, but I would have to go with this pic of my beloved Boxer, Domino Harvey (named after Kiera Knightly from the movie Domino). And although most people may think she has a British accent, she actually sounds more like Kathleen Turner:)
http://www.twitpic.com/1kpp2r
Erin says
Watercolor this!
My beautiful siberian husky with bright blue eyes!
Lindsey says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My golden retriever, Harley, would be beautiful!
Beth says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love a picture of my 2 black labs. Lulu and Riley are too cute not to turn into art!
Michelle says
Watercolor THIS! I would love to have a portrait of our pup Lila…if I can get her to sit still long enough to snap a good photo! :oP
Bri says
Watercolor this!
I would love to have a portrait of my dog, Fritz. I have great pictures of him playing in the snow that would be so cute made into a watercolor.
Sharon the BloggerQueen says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!
Honey Child is our Toy Poodle and she enjoys wrestling, long walks in the park, and smelling butts. We want to get her painted so that her true colors will shine to the world!
Kelly K. says
Watercolor this!
I would have her do a watercolor of my favorite dairy cow at my parent’s farm, Onyx. Do you think she’s ever done a cow before? :)
Susanna says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have a great picture of our two cats curled up together. It’s a rare moment when they get along, they are definitely frienemies!
Albion Chrisman says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love a painting of my two cats
Maggie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love a portrait of my cattle dog mix, Callie. I’d love to see her captured in her favorite spot: sitting outside on our porch watching the squirrels.
Jennifer F. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have a great picture one with his favorite toy (Ernie) and or in front of our Christmas tree.
lauren says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love a painting of my sweet dogs!
Lindsey says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have the cutest photo of our boxer at the beach with his jowels full of sand!
Amanda says
Water color This!
I have a great photo of Ries in bed at her dog sitters, but it doesn’t really capture her spunk!
I think if I won there would be a little back yard photo session where I chase her around trying to get a water color worthy photo!
Jason says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!” I would love a photo of our Pursian Cat “Bailey” or our Cavalier King Charles “Arthur” Possibly both together.
Kim Smith says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Our kitties Sugar & Sweetpea.
emma says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!” Something from the dogs’ photo album, maybe a puppy picture (which all seem great now) or something from later when they were more mellow dogs.
Monica K says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have a painting of my crazy mixed poodle/bishon, Alex hanging up! I have the perfect photo of the first day we brought him home for the humane league with a lai around his neck from our hawaiian party.
Eryn says
Our black pug Ella needs a watercolor of herself. :)
christa says
watercolor this!
i have a great pic of my little theo i’d love to have as some art. he’s the best shar pei in the land!
Alix says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
It’s a huge toss up – I would most likely get a portrait of my first horse when I was a little girl, Whiskey Flip. He was my first best friend…If not, I would get one of my current soul mate – my dog Ivan. Love him beyond belief :)
caroline says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
i would LOVE to have a portrait of my two sweet dogs!
Sarah says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Carson, our fat tuxedo cat, crams herself into every bag, box, basket and sink available. I’d love to see a painting of her in one of these situations.
Kylie says
Watercolor this!
I would love a watercolor of my cat Gretchen… only what pose of hers would a I choose??
Winnie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Definitely a portrait of my puppy Coco
Carla says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I don’t have any pets but I do have a Brand new to me 1860 Victorian home that I would love to have a portrait of .
I would love to have that to hang in it.
erica says
Watercolor this!
it would definitely be of my new puppy ollie! he’s just so cute!!!
Kelsey B says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love a portrait of our pug, Lily. It would more than likely be one of her in bed…because that’s where you can find her 99% of the time!
Robin says
Watercolor this! I would love a painting of the first time our 14 year old cat cuddled with our two new kittens. Ok, so this hasn’t happened yet – but, I am eternally hopeful…
Emily says
My cat died suddenly (from cardiomyapathy) in February. Any picture of her would be meaningful. She was my life.
Laura says
Watercolor this!
I would love a pic of our two kiddos!
laura s says
WATERCOLOR THIS….
I have a beautiful (probably only in my own eyes) English Bulldog named Louie. I have the best profile picture of him and a watercolor would be a great addition to my collection of Louie pictures :)
Shirley says
Watercolor This! Any pic of our almost 4-yr old wheaten terrier would be great!
Lindsey says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love artwork of our 80lb baby boy, Cole. I have so many photographs, it would be hard to choose one!