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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.
Ruth says
Watercolor this
I don’t know yet, but this is just too good to pass up. I hope that’s acceptable! I don’t have a pet yet, but we are looking to get a rescue this summer
Lindsay A says
Watercolor this! I’d love to have our beloved Great Dan externalized in watercolor. Beautiful!
emily says
Oops, Watercolor this!
Forgot to include that.
Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
We got a puppy a few months ago and he is growing so quickly! I’d love to have a painting of him as a wee little one, so I can always remember how small he once was.
heather f says
watercolor this!
my boston misha vu
Kathy says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My beautiful gray kitty, Ruthie, would make a perfect model for one of Stephanie’s paintings :)
Kristen Plumer says
Watercolor this!
We have two cats (brother and sister; Pixie and Dixie) who look SO cute snuggling up next to each other in only 1 cat bed! :-)
Hilary says
WATER COLOR THIS!
Our beloved dog, Buddy. He’s a shelter rescue, and an adorable mix of black lab, german shepherd, and beagle.
Ria says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!” I would love a picture done of my kids!
Jason says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d say it would have to be my talkative little parakeet. Bought him thinking I’d be living in a condo and he and I both ended up with a fixer ranch home:)
Victoria says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would LOVE a painting of our two dogs, both Rhodesian Ridgebacks..oh, I love them. :)
Alice says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love a painting of my two sweet (but naughty) kitties Lily and Violet. I have some photos of them snuggling up together which they often do after they get done wrestling!
katie says
Watercolor This! My favorite picture of our lab Emma is of her sleeping in the grass on a sunny day. She just looks so happy.
Jessica says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love love love love to get a watercolor of our “family photo”–husband on the bottom, me in the middle, dog on top-pyramid style. :D
Meghan says
Watercolor this! I’d LOVE a watercolor of our two doggies!!!
Courtenay says
Watercolor this.
I would love to have a picture of my 6 month old and our lab. They are best buds!
Melody Martin says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have a painting of my old baby chipmunk.
danielle says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Oh my, our sweet sweet furry friend Wally will be the object of this art! Especially great since our walls are totally bare right now!
Jill says
I would love to have a watercolor of my babies nursery. Its my favorite place in our house
Hannah says
Watercolor this…
I would love to get a watercolor of my cat, Periwinkle (thoughtfully named by my 5-year-old niece after the cat in Blue’s Clues (: ). But I’m stuck between two pics – one of her belly-side up laying on the bed or one of her proudly standing on my laptop insisting that I put it away for the night.
Sarah says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
I’d love a portrait of our dog,Penny-Su lounging in the garden.
rachael says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
Stacy says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
It would be priceless to have a picture of my two babies sitting side by side in “their” comfy chairs!
Lucy says
WATERCOLOR THIS
I have so many adorable photos of our cats I don’t know which one I’d pick!
erin says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
A portrait of my two snuggly 8-year-old pugs in a field of sunflowers!
Elizabeth says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Kim Klippel says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would have a portrait of our black lab, Ellie, over-painted with those beautiful watercolors.
Erin says
watercolor this! I do not know yet but i am sure whatever it is will be awesome!
Elizabeth says
Woops, I forgot to say that I’d like one of our wedding pictures painted!
Gretchen Hoffmann says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love to have a watercolor of our dog Rudy. We adopted him from a local rescue group almost 4 years ago. It would be hard to choose just one photograph of him for this project!
leigh says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My furbaby Riley: a black standard poodle who is all poodle!
Ashley says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love a painting of the BLT’s: Brutus the Boston Terrier, Lola the Silky Terrier, and Timmy the Boston Terrier. Those 3 are my heart!!!!!
Kristyn says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’ve been DYING for a painting of my cat, Buddy, but my husband refuses to let me spend money on one. If its free however…MWAH HAHA Its going on his side of the bed!
NicholeP says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have 2 hounds… a beagle & a corgi-basset mix! The beags is a recent addition to the fam after we found her wandering down the street & no one claimed her. We need a new family portrait of our happy little puppy lovin clan….stat!
Abby B. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would have a portrait of our puppy Braeden painted. This is such a neat giveaway! :)
Kristen says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love a portrait of our cat, Spooky, lounging on our windowsill.
CORI says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!” I would have a picture of my goldendoodle Sadie Mae when she was a puppy. There is a pic of her attacking her bff stuffed duck :)
Gretchen Hoffmann says
Watercolor This!
I’d have a hard time choosing just one photo of our dog Rudy for the watercolor honors, but I’m up for the challenge!
gina says
Watercolor this! I would love a picture of my dog Bailey. I have a picture of her smiling after she has just been scolded for getting out of the backyard. She always shows us her teeth when she is in trouble. Its her way of saying, “I didn’t mean it!”
JenniferK says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
A photo of my adorable petite cocker spaniel running across our bed – ears flying. Love it.
Katie says
WATER COLOR THIS!
I have a yellow Labrador and I would love to get her picture done from a photo I have of her as a pup in a build a bear hat, sleeping contently. Awesome give away :)
Amanda says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have a really sweet picture of my favorite kitty sitting in the grass and looking up at me. That would probably have to be my picture of choice.
Jamie says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I’ve always wanted a painting of my grumpy puppies, but I think I’d have the hardest time narrowing down which pic!
Courtney Shea says
WATERCOLOR THIS! A picture of my babies, Duncan and Rocco.
Lauren says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I think I’d go with my rescue Blue Russian look-alike cat either sprawled on her back in a funny position or her laying on our fun patterned duvet between my boyfriend’s socked feet.
Lindsay says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would LOVE a watercolor portrait of my sweet little french bulldog!
Kathi M. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’m not sure which picture I would use, as we have so many, but I’d love to have our 2 terriers (Hamlet & Ophie) immortalized this way. We have no human children, so they are our furry kids.
Kelly says
Watercolor this!
Of all your amazing, amazing giveaways, I could seriously die for this one. I have wanted a portrait of my two gentlemen (Tony – Sheltie and Harry – Corgi) for some time now.
I have a great picture of them outside in the snow that would be wonderful. But really, I have so many picture of my furry children that it would be hard to decide!
Stephanie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love to see a painting of my cats Boo and Elvis snuggled up together.
Tara says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would probably choose a pictures of my Golden Retriever puppy curled up on the couch with his cute little head resting on a pillow! Too cute!