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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Paint Me A Picture

| By John Petersik | November 22, 2010 | 2,804 Comments

Fab Freebie: Paint Me A Picture

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!***

The winner of this week’s giveaway can literally make that request. Because Swedish-born Virginia-based artist Erica Eriksdotter is giving away a commissioned painting worth up to $350. That’s right everyone, put on your fancy pants because soon you could be telling your friends smugly “oh yeah, that beautiful painting over there? I commissioned it.”

Eriksdotter Skyline

Eriksdotter Grey Petals

We really like the color in all of Erica’s work, and we love that our winner will be able to guide the color and design of their custom work to fit their home perfectly. You can even pick the best size for your space (from a 12 x 9″ up to 16 x 20″). Here’s how to enter:

  • PRIZE: A commissioned painting from Studio Eriksdotter worth up to $350
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “PAINT ME A PICTURE!” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: …tell us about your favorite piece of one-of-a-kind artwork that you currently own. Maybe it’s a finger painting done by a kid in your life? Something you got on etsy? Or a drawing that you sketched yourself to fill some blank space?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, November 24th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: The United States, Canada and Europe!
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here Thursday morning for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…

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Not only do we have one winner, but everyone can get 10% off of anything from Studio Eriksdotter through Dec 9th. Use the code YOUNGHOUSELOVE for any stationery purchase in her Etsy shop or you can contact her directly for art inquiries.

And our very lucky winner (as selected by random.org) is… Ali Moore. Congrats!

Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just take them on to reward our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from Studio Eriksdotter.

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Comments

  1. Newness says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE

    I’d have to say my favorite one of a kind artwork is any picture I’ve drawn or painted of my family and friends. I refuse to throw those away.

    Reply
  2. Amanda says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Paint me a picture!

    Probably the only original piece in my apartment is a dining room table my boyfriend DIY’ed. He built it himself using leftover cedar from a job he was working on.

    Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    “PAINT ME A PICTURE!”

    Reply
  4. Cristina says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    Reply
  5. Alicia says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!!!

    My favorite art is my brother’s photography. He’s so talented!

    Reply
  6. Lindsay G. says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Paint me a picture!

    I have a picture of Eastern Market in Washington, DC before it burnt down a few years ago. Since then the building has been rebuilt, but I love having a picture of the original!

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    My favorite piece of art is an old 1920s painting of a pair of rowers on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, it’s up in our living room and always reminds me of my family’s favorite pastime – rowing!.

    Reply
  8. Cate says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Paint me a picture!

    My favorite piece of original art is one of the white metal signs we stuck in the ground to direct our wedding guests to our country reception. We cut off the legs, so now it’s an understated piece of art with our names and wedding date laser cut out.

    Reply
  9. Elizabeth says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    “PAINT ME A PICTURE!”
    I love an old 1700’s lithograph I purchased at a thrift store.

    Reply
  10. Anna says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    Paint me a picture!!

    My fave artwork is photographs from our travels abroad that we placed into an old wooden window. Looks great above our bed!

    Reply
  11. Danielle says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    My favorite piece of art work in my house is a beach scene my grandmother helped me paint before she passed. She was an art teacher.

    Reply
  12. Dana says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE! My favorite art comes from your video tutorial on arranging picture frames. We have 10 black frams now hanging above our couch with our own photos in them. We used your video to help!

    Reply
  13. Lauren F. says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    Paint Me A Picture!!!

    My favorite “piece of art” I have is a bunch of European coins (before they switched to the euro) framed on a black background. I have 4 or 5 countries displayed in there.

    Reply
  14. Kelly says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE! We have this really fun print that is very architectual of the millenium bridge in London. It is super cool and has amazing colors.

    Reply
  15. Kate says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    my favorite unique art in my home is actually a pair of prints. when my artist friend went off to grad school she sold some of her older works to help supplement her income. i bought two black and white prints. they are really striking in big bold ikea frames and i love the drama they lend to my living room.

    Reply
  16. Ali Moore says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    Reply
  17. Bri says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    Paint me a picture!!!! I have recently taken up photography as a hobby and my most cherished art is a photo I took of my husband and daughter holding hands at the beach.

    Reply
  18. Genevieve says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    “PAINT ME A PICTURE!”
    I have a full bookshelf I painted a bright poppy red and then decoupaged a fairytale collection all over the inside shelving/inside lining – my first attempt at something so large, but the final result is complete happiness!

    Reply
  19. Rita says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    I love those paintings, and thanks by all europeans!

    Rita
    Ri Benny

    Reply
  20. bindc says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!!

    I have two paintings by an artist named Marion Howard. She’s an artist out of New Jersey and I love her painting style. My favorite is one of a little boy who is looking over his mother’s shoulder. You only see his eyes and a 1/3 profile of his mother’s face. It’s beautiful and I love it immensely.

    Reply
  21. Debra says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE

    I would love some new paintings for my home.

    Reply
  22. elicia says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!
    My first real art piece was bought at a silent auction to support a charity!

    Reply
  23. Meg says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Paint me a picture! I love the drawings my husband has done. All of them. Even random doodles on the white board.. He’s amazing!

    Reply
  24. Justine says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Paint me a picture!
    My favorite piece is a painting I did of my two best friends, my mom and I!

    Reply
  25. Becky says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    Paint me a picture! My fav is a watercolor painting that my little cousin did for me! :)

    Reply
  26. Kristin says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    My favorite piece of original artwork is an original piece of needlepoint that I did a few years ago.

    Reply
  27. jAG says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    Paint me a picture!

    I am just beginning my art collection and this will be my first piece.

    Reply
  28. Tiffany says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE! I love the silver paint on wood flower piece in our bathroom.

    Reply
  29. Michele says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    “PAINT ME A PICTURE!”
    My favorite piece(s) of one of a kind art are two sketches that my husband and I had done of ourselves while in New Orleans for his grandparents’ 60th wedding anniversary. They were done on the day of their 60th anniversary and dated such in the corner of the sketches. Such a great keepsake from such a wonderful occasion!

    Reply
  30. Julie @SavvyEats says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    My favorite piece of artwork is one that my friends (one of whom is in architecture and design)made me for my bridal shower in May. My new last name is spelled out on a red background, and each letter is from something significant to my friends and I. For example, we used to have game nights all the time in high school and college, so the “C” in the photo is a black and white version of the “C” from the Cranium game!

    Reply
  31. Caitlin says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE! We don’t have and one-of-kind artwork.

    Reply
  32. Becca Burns says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE! please :)

    My favorite artwork I currently have in my house is a set of three pictures I took of the first flowers- tulips- that my boyfriend got me!

    Reply
  33. Carmen says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    “PAINT ME A PICTURE”
    My favorite peice of art is one I DIYed. I put our wedding bands on the stem of a pear (from our front yard)and took pictues of it. I call it “the perfect pear”.

    Reply
  34. Karen says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    My favorite piece of art is a hammered metal rooster that my brother-in-law bought for me in Haiti. It looks cooler than it sounds, I guess?

    Reply
  35. Sonia says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    Paint me a picture! These are gorgeous!
    My favourite piece of art would have to be anything my graphic design student brother makes, of course :)

    Reply
  36. celestte says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    We recently had the father of a good friend paint a “hand” portrait of my husband + I cutting the cake on our wedding day; from a close-up taken of our hands overlapping holding the knife. The artist loves painting hand portraits.

    Reply
  37. Stacey says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    We got this amazing painting of NYC done by a friend as a wedding gift…we love it!!

    Reply
  38. Veronica says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    My favorite piece we own is a painting given to us at our wedding. It was selected by a friend who completely understands our style. Art can be a tough gift to give, but this painting’s PERFECT!

    Reply
  39. Rachel says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE! My favorite art is framed notes and scribbles from various people in my life.

    Reply
  40. Erin says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    Paint me a picture!!

    My favorite peice of art work is a tie between a beautiful mixed media black and white piece my cousin made me as a wedding present and a very colorful canvas painted by my talented and wonderful 9yr old niece.

    Reply
  41. sabrina says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    paint me a picture!

    favorite artwork is a small painting by the hubby’s dad. it means more when you know the artist.

    Reply
  42. Kristen says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    My favorite one of a kind artwork is actually a self-portrait I did of my self of my feet! We were given a project in college to draw ourselves through a part of our body that isn’t our face, so I picked my feet in the side view mirror of my car.

    Reply
  43. Emily Rae says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!
    I have an oil painting of a fairy castle I did in collage that I still love.

    Reply
  44. Jenny says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    My husband’s job takes him to some really amazing places around the world, recently on his trip to New Zealand he took a beautiful panorama photograph of a the sun setting over the mountains, it’s my favorite piece of art in the house!

    Reply
  45. Maureen says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE.

    My favorite piece of art is a painting of a pumpkin my mom did. It is currently on display on our fireplace. It isperfect for the fall weather.

    Reply
  46. Jennifer Jones says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!
    This is a fab giveaway! My favorite “art” in the house right now are photos from vacations. I love to be reminded of how warm & relaxing it is on the beach…we live in Colorado!

    Reply
  47. Jooly says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    Paint me a Picture!

    My favorite piece of artwork in our house is actually commissioned. It is our ketubah from our wedding and is done in watercolors.

    ~Julie

    Reply
  48. Alicia says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    My favorite piece is one that my 3-y/o nephew and I painted together at his tiny art desk.

    Reply
  49. Paula says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE! My favorite piece right now is my collection of photography that I’ve taken from all my trips abroad. Thanks for this amazing chance!

    Reply
  50. Kara says

    November 22, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    PAINT ME A PICTURE!

    The closest thing to real art in our house are a few photographs that I’ve occasionally snapped. Kinda sad…

    Reply
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