***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.”
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.
James says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
I don’t have any orginal paintings but do have some photos. Our favorites are old family b&w photos from the turn of the century and then some around WWII.
joan says
“Paint Me a Picture!” I am fortunate enough to have my very own artists in residence- my kids. I treasure their work but would love to expand my collection!
Amanda says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
We don’t have any original artwork :-(
Krystal says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My parents bought me this huge piece of art that I had been drooling over at Value City Furniture. It’s basically a large square frame full of circular stone tiles painted in aquas, greens, and taupes. When I opened the box, many of the tiles had fallen off. Instead of gluing them back in their original grid-like pattern, I decided to make a more scattered version. I guess that makes it one of a kind?
Liz says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My mom is a wonderful water color artist, and I have some of her botany paintings.
Kara says
“PAINT ME A PICTURE”
My favorite one of a kind art is a painting I found at thrift store. It is a back view of a spanish matador in his jacket. I hate the sport but the detail and colors are a great pop of color.
Sara R says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
Most of our “art” is pictures that we have taken on our travels. I am in the midst of commissioning a landscape painting of my husband’s childhood vacation spot as a christmas gift…I was inspired by your bee painting and tracked someone on etsy myself!
Rachel says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
Sara says
Paint me a picture. I don’t have any original artwork yet. I am looking forward to my 4 month old being able to create some one of a kind drawings for me which I will proudly display.
Jenny says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
I have a giant chinese take out box made out of sheet metal that a friend of mine made in college. I “commissioned” it. One day we were at the gym and she said what should I make out of sheet metal for sculpture class, and I said how about a chinese take out box! Now it’s a great conversation piece in our living room.
Katie says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My favorite piece of orginal art (well, almost original) is a screen print poster of a piano for the group Bon Iver…it’s only one of 25 made. Lead singer Justin Vernon signed it for me and I love it dearly.
Jacks says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
I bought my boyfriend the most amazing skyline painting I’ve ever seen, and it was partly a selfish buy because it was love at first sight, but it’s his favorite as well :)
Julie P. says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My aunt painted us a beautiful watercolor of hydrangeas, our wedding flower.
Elizabeth says
Paint me a picture!
My favorite piece of art is from my best friend since 7th grade. She’s currently attending art school, and is about to graduate and (I’m confident) will become a famous photographer! I love having a few sketches of hers from high school.
Katie says
Paint me a picture!
I have a great oil poainting of…flamingos… that I bought in the Dominican Republic after too many rum drinks…
Dana says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My favorite piece of artwork in our house is a set of 4 nautical-themed sepia and brown photographs that I took myself down in Annapolis MD. It fits our space perfectly and it’s even better because I did it myself (which means it was very affordable!)
Susan says
Paint me a picture! My favorite is a self portrait from my high school art class. It was challenging and at times frustrating to get it right when I created it, but to this day it inspires me to continue to try new things and take risks.
Jenna says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My favorite artwork, by far, is our gorgeous ketubah!
Heidi says
Paint me a picture!
Erin says
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Johanna says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
A one of a kind work from an artist friend, painted for us on our wedding day!
Bryanna S says
Paint me a picture!
my current favorite is my 20 month olds first drawing from a few months back <3
Emily @ Our Waldo Bungie says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My favorite piece of artwork we had is a vintage-looking picture we had done for our wedding. It looks like an old 1950s advertisement and we had it hanging at the entrance to our reception and now it’s hanging in our living room. But we wouldn’t mind adding some more custom art to our home!
Amanda Ray says
Paint me a picture!!
Christin says
Paint me a picture!!
I don’t really have any original painting – just pictures. Some of my faves are ones we’ve taken on vacation of various sunsets or clear blue water that have turned out amazing. :)
Meagan says
Paint me a picture! We have a custom paiting of our son’s name, it includes a drum set and other musical instruments (daddy’s favorites)
Katherine M. says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
I was an interior design major in college and took a water color painting class as an elective. I thought it would be very relaxing, but I was very wrong. I nearly failed the class! I cannot paint with water colors to save my life. A couple of my paintings are actually viewable so those are my most prized works of art.
Kathy says
PAINT ME A PICTURE! PLEASE!
Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My favorite artwork is an abstract painting of a flower that I did in college. It got destroyed by a leak in the ceiling of our old home but I’ve restored it as much as possible and, even though its runny, it’s still my favorite piece of art
Elizabeth says
“PAINT ME A PICTURE!”
We don’t have one yet but with good luck will score one from this amazing artist:0)
Kate says
PAINT ME A PICTURE! I don’t have much original art work but it’s a goal of mine. My fav thing currently hanging in my home is a needlepoint of yellow roses by my great grandmother.
Cathy says
“PAINT ME A PICTURE!”
My favorite is a painting my sister made for my birthday. It looks great in our house!
Jamie says
Paint me a picture! My favorite piece is a multi-media piece I made about a year ago with paint, ribbon, wood and buttons. Very textural.
Erika Wilson says
PAINT ME A PICTURE! I don’t own any…and would love to!:)
Traci says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
The only originals we own we’re painted by someone under 5 or myself. I’d LOVE to be able to admire someone else’s creativity in my home!
LaurenS says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!!
well my hubby painted me this really cool purple and white swirly picture when we were dating. i absolutely love it!
Kate says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
A black and white photo my husband took of his best friend for a college photo class. He passed away and now it means even more to us.
Kelly says
PAINT ME A PICTURE! My favorite piece of art is a framed watercolor painting of some hibiscus that my grandmother gave me for my graduation present for my graduate degree. It’s currently hanging in my office, and I think of her whenever I see it. When I was little, I used to love seeing hibiscus – we’d see them all the time when I’d visit her in South Florida. It’s always been our “thing”, and it’s so special to have a daily memory of her.
Emily says
Paint me a picture!
My original artwork are two tiny painting I purchased in Montmartre. They are of the Sacre Couer and the Arc De Triomph.
Joanna says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
I can’t think of anything unique in my house :(
Michelle F says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!!
my favorite original art is some photography that my sister did of cityscapes in Chicago. they are absolutely beautiful!
Jennifer F. says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
One of my favorite paintings is a watercolor I bought in Iceland. We just moved to a new house and have so many blank walls to fill, this would be amazing!
Jaci Forshtay says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!! …*please*…
I have a Kevin Carter original in my children’s playroom and I absolutely love it! :)
Nicole B. says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!!!
I would have to say that my favorite art in my home is the gallery of photos from a professional shoot done of myself, my brother and sister in 2008. These pictures capture our unique personalities, and our very close relationship perfectly!
Carrie says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My fave is a oil pastel of my Englsh Bulldog as a puppy. A friend of mine did it for me in exchange for a lace shawl I knit for her.
Alison says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!! My mom is a painter, so I have several of her works hanging up around my apartment. My favorite is a large yellow painting with sketchy flowers that hangs in my room. It brightens the space, and makes me smile.
Cordia says
“Paint Me A Picture”
I love all the artwork my 4 1/2 year old does, especially a huge rainbow colored fingerpaint one that I have hanging in the playroom. I also own a one of a kind picture made by a dear friend of mine who is an incredible artist who gave it to me for my wedding present. I think it is made using pastels and it is called “Tree of Hearts”.
Jamie Henry says
Paint me a picture!
We have a unique piece of living room media storage that disguises our dvd collection behind picture frames. I tool out the pictures and replaced them with swatches of fabric that coordinate with our decor and now it is an interesting piece of art!
Elizabeth says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
I think my favorite ‘artwork’ is a photo I took on our travels and used photoshop to make it look more like a painting. Hopefully that counts!
Fuzz says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
It’s actually a picture my daughter drew with pastels in first grade. It’s a still life of a vase and candlestick in front of a window, and I still look at it and am just amazed by how talented she was (is) at such a young age!