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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.
michelle basile says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!
I have two chihuahuas that would love to be watercolored!
Siouxzy J says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My grandfather’s old home.
Nichole@40daysof says
Watercolor this!
I would definitely have one or both of my dogs painted. There is a photo of one in my post today:
http://40daysof.wordpress.com/2010/05/03/my-stairway-got-hit-with-the-ugly-stick/
Angela says
Watercolor this… my little mutt Jaxy-boy staring up at the camera with ridiculous love in his eyes. I’d love to have artwork of him that I could keep forever!
Jenny says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love to have my first furbaby’s portrait – a min pin named Penelope. RIP 10/31/1991 – 9/18/2004
Robyn says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d pic my cat Rudy.
Natalie G. says
Watercolor this!
I would love to have a water-color of leah, our lab, sitting in the lifeguard stand at the pool. She jumped in it on her own w/o any direction from us and she looks so regal watching over her keep of the pool.
Callie says
Watercolor this… my mom’s italian greyhound smiling. He is the happiest dog around and greets everyone with a smile. She absolutely adores him and this would be a great gift to her.
Nicole says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would LOVE a pic of my mini schnauzer, hanging out in the sun.
Sarah Adams says
WATERCOLOR THIS
I’m a long time reader…first time poster! I couldn’t resist the opportunity to win a watercolor of our ridgebacks. It would be hard to choose my favorite photo. I’d probably have to go with one of them snuggling near the fireplace.
~Sarah in Austin, TX
pjpink says
Watercolor this! I would love to see my two stripey cats as a portrait.
April in CT says
Watercolor this!
I’d LOVE to have one of our dachshund Calvin. He was made for art! lol
Laura @ youngDCliving says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love a water-color of my old chocolate lab who passed away several years ago, or possibly of my new cat, Max.
Carol N. says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
I’d defenitely have my two late kitty babies Mercedes and Studebaker painted. They were brother and sister; she a princess Calico and he an almost solid black Good Boy! We had him 17 1/2 years and her almost 19 years but it seemed way too short for us.
Leigh says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I have the most adorable puppy in the world…he’s a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier and would be precious in watercolor. He’s cutest on the couch in our living room. :)
Rachel S says
Watercolor this!
I would love to have a painting of our lovely Tabby, Charlie.
Marcia says
WATERCOLOR THIS
I would give this to my parents as a present. They have two labs (one black and one yellow) named Ricky and Fred. They have no grandchildren yet, and they talk about their dogs all the time. If you didn’t know them, you would think they were talking about children or grandchildren.
Rebecca Musser says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have two dogs that would love to be water colored!
Crissy Perham says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have the cutest pound puppy who has grown up to be the most loving and amazingly smart animal we have ever had. He gives good face and I would love to have his gorgeous mug immortalized! Yeah!
Caroline Abernathy says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
I have a great picture of my yellow lab puppy, Lucy, enjoying her first big snow!
Emily Rae says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would choose the items I inherited from my grandmother, as a gift for my dad (her son).
Liz says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Would love a painting of our newly adopted dog with her special sister [the family dog].
calliope says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have a watercolor of my ideal portch
Jessie (Vegan-minded) says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love to have a painting with all three of my pets in it. If only they could sit still long enough for me to take a picture of all of them at once!
Kara says
WATERCOLOR THIS! A picture of my 8 month old maltipoo on the beach, drenched in California!
shelly p. says
Watercolor this! Any pic of my dog Jasco would be fantastic
corinne purnell says
Watercolor this!!!
I would love one of our horses to be done! Well I think my husband would love it more and because of that it would just make my day!
kinak says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have my aging, angelic Niagra captured in a lovely watercolor. This dog has the deepest soul of any animal I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, and she would look fantastic in a painting :)
Tyler Abernathy says
watercolor this
I have a great picture of my dog at the lake.
Katie says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!” I have two fur-babies I would love to have a watercolor of for a huge framing project I have in the works! Plus it would make a pretty sweet birthday present for me and the hubs this month!
Celeste says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
holy cow i would, love, love love a watercolor of our adorably chubby cat to give my boyfriend as a birthday gift!
Laura says
WATERCOLOR THIS
My hound, Zoe… it is her birthday at the end of the month. What a perfect gift!
Kristen J. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
We just got a puppy last week! This would be amazing to hang in our house. I’ll have to take a good photo first. :)
Claudie says
Watercolor This!
It’d have to be my cat Gabby when she’s lounging and looking adorable in front of the window.
Coral says
Watercolor this!
I think I would choose a picture of my bassinet or crib to remember these sweet days of my life!
thanks for the fun contest!
jessica n says
Watercolor This! I would probablly want a picture of my cat Sassy. shes old and precious
Natalie D. says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would get a watercolor of our beagle, Maybee. I have the cutest picture of her in really green grass when she was a puppy, and it would make an amazing picture.
Kathryn says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!!
I need a painting of my puppy…who is not really a puppy anymore!
Karen J says
WATERCOLOR THIS … I think I’d pick my daughter’s pet guinea pig Cookie. Cookie is “no longer with us”, and my daughter misses her a lot.
Rebie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!! A pic of my brother’s two dogs or my sister-in-laws adorable pug.
Shannon says
Watercolor this!
I’d love to have a pic of my two boston terriers snuggled up together on the couch (which they do quite frequently)
Nikki says
Watercolor this!
My fluffball, Kitty, who loves having her picture taken! :)
Emily Wallace says
WATERCOLOR THIS…
My sister has an adorable picture of the cat we had growing up. Super cute!
Kristina says
Watercolor this! I have an adorable shiba inu (think fox-dog) that I’d love to get a quirky watercolor of!
Lara says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love a cool painting of my fat cat, Tux.
Lynzee says
I would have to have my cat painted. She’s both the light of my life and my biggest pain in the ass… but I wouldnt have it any other way.
Megan B says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!”
I JUST got a new puppy! a goldendoodle!!! I would LOVE LOVE him water-colored :)
Devon says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to have a watercolor of my border collie, Kirby. He’s about to get his summer hair cut, which is rather embarrassing for him, and I’m sure he’d like to be reminded of happier, furrier, times.
Susan says
WATERCOLOR THIS-
I would love a watercolor of my dog Sophie
Katie G says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d love to get a water color of Julie, our thirteen year old german shephard, who has the greatest doggie-smile you’ll ever see!
Soo exciting!!