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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.
Karin Rigo says
Watercolor this!
We would want one done of our little cat, Gaia.
Elizabeth says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love to get my chocolate lab, Murphy, as a painting. Have some great pictures of him playing in the snow- his favorite activity.
Julie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!
My cat Harley! She loves having her picture taken and actually poses for the camera, especially when you tell her she’s pretty!
Julie says
WATERCOLOR THIS !
Our new house or the cute little fur balls that live with us! :)
Elizabeth says
Watercolor this! Definitely my dogs Wellington and Khoe…they are so cute and would love a watercolor of them!
April says
Watercolor this!: http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=6929438&id=565270000
Those are my kitties, Annabelle and Prufrock. They are sisters and very snuggly.
Katie says
Watercolor this!!
I would love to win this because my brother’s wedding is coming up and I’d love to be able to give him and my new sister-in-law a painting of their sweet dogs!
Erica says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d pick our pets, or some other location that is meaningful to us.
Whitney says
Watercolor this! My cat Newton, he is diabetic, gets insulin twice a day, and sleeps on the body pillow next to me every night snoring very loudly. He is the love of my life, and I love him a little too much!
Christine P says
WATERCOLOR THIS
I would definitely send in a picture of our cat Jerry, we have thousands of pictures of him and his annoyed/judging face, I love it
Sunny says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would definitely get a watercolor of my two felines, Lily & Lucy. There is one pic in particular where they are all snuggle up together asleep. Very cute. :)
Claire A says
watercolor this!
I would love a picture of my kitties Tiki and Bella snuggled up.
Mallory says
WATERCOLOR THIS !
My fave pic is of our two furry friends side by side looking out our front window together.
Larissa says
Watercolor this! I would love a watercolor of a jar of spring flowers. I don’t have any fur babies right now, and spring flowers definitely make me smile!
Miki says
Watercolor THIS! I’d have to do my mischevious pup, Abby.
MaryKath says
Watercolor this! I’d love to have a watercolor of my kitty, Chandler Bing. He’s a beauty!
stylefyles says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would watercolor a photo of my parents’ dog Reagan and puppy Bronwyn. It would make a great (belated) Mother’s day gift for my mom!
Kristin Dykstra says
Watercolour this! I actually have a really sweet story about how much our canines love us. My husband got his dog, Samson, a short time after his dad passed away in an accident. My husband was only a boy of nine at that time. Samson was my husband’s friend and definitely gave his family a lot of joy throughout some very difficult years. After fourteen years, Samson was getting very old and sick to the point that he had a hard time moving around. The excrutiating decision had to be made as to what would be best for him. My husband could not stomach the idea of putting him down. My mother in law had recently met her now husband and was set to get married in a few days. The day before she was going to move off of the acreage that was their home for many years, Samson quietly died. It was as if Samson was the man of the house, and stayed around for just as long as he knew their family needed him for. I would definitely get a picture of Samson painted for my husband.
Sandra says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4373639907_a3d3e053bd.jpg
Sara says
Watercolor This! I would definitely want to have a pic of my cat, Koko (who actually just passed away last week)… she was such a cute furball, and just a cute close up of her face would be an amazing way to keep her in our thoughts.
Angela says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love a painting of my chihuahua Patron snuggled up on a blanket!
amySP says
Watercolor this!!
Definitely a picture of my little dog, Callie!
Heather says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would love a painting of my dog, Lucy. We have the cutest picture of her on the couch that would make a great painting. :)
Benedicte says
Watercolor this!!
I would LOVE a watercolor of my family! That would be the best Mother’s day gift I could ever ask for!
Mel says
Watercolor this!
Devin says
WATERCOLOR THIS! Definitely my favorite picture of my cat, Charlotte, enjoying a sunny day on our screened-in porch.
Katie says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would get a picture of my dog…of course and I would give it to my mom for a late mother’s day gift :)
Carolyn says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d get a birthday gift for my friend of her 4 dogs that are her life! She’d love it!
Carolyn says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d get a gift for my friend of her 4 dogs who are her life!
Kate @ Domesticating Kate says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
Maybe a painting of my two pups, but 1) I don’t have a good pic of the two of them together (they won’t hold still) and 2) I’m not sure where I would hang it. That said, a painting of our home would be nice. It’s our first house and since the hubs is in the military, I know we’ll have to move on eventually. That would be a nice way to commemorate it.
Alli B says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would LOVE a watercolor of my cocker spaniel, Penelope. We don’t have any pictures of her around the house!
Tracy says
WATERCOLOR THIS!!!
Without a doubt it would have to be our puggle, Otis. She (yep, it’s a she and no we haven’t seen the movie) is adored by my husband and I.
Nicole says
WATERCOLOR THIS
I’d get my little dog Bailey, preferably when she has her trademark mischievous look on her face.
Lindsay says
WATERCOLOR THIS!! My cute little 3 month old baby bean Noah. It would make a wonderful addition above our freshly painted fireplace :)
Jen @ ourfinehouse says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love to have a portrait of my Siamese/Tabby rescue cat.
Kaleena says
WATERCOLOR THIS… my beautiful son.. George the English Bulldog.. whose smiling melon brings so much joy to our household :)
Rachel Z says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would have my little Beagle/Jack Russell Terrior mix painted..she has an adorable underbite that is begging to be captured on a painting forever!
ilse says
Watercolor this!
My wonderful dog Jersey – I have the perfect pic that makes people realize how cute and adorable pitbulls are :)
Courtney says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I have the cutest picture of my puppy playing in the snow for the first time!
Shyla Coburn says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I would love a watercolor of our furbabies Lucy and Cullen!
casey says
“WATERCOLOR THIS”
I have this old picture of my dog Ally, a 12 year old mutt, sitting almost statue-like in my grandfather’s old recliner…one ear up, one ear down. It’s very dignified…and also very cute. :)
Ashley Turner says
WATERCOLOR THIS! I’ve been dying to have a picture painted of our adorable little boston terrier named Muggeridge (He’s named after a famous spy turned theologian during the WW2 era). He is the cutest dog ever!
Jesse says
Watercolor this!
My wonderful 7 year old golden retriever. She is adorable and still thinks she is a puppy, particularly in size. :)
AlaskanAlison says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
I would have one done of my most adorable orange kitty Nigel.
meggan says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
We have a beautiful blended family of 3 cats. 2 old and wise girls that sleep the day away and 1 young stud that loves to torment them. I’d say we’d have to paint one of the older 2 since they are 10 and we’d love to have a one of a kind piece to remember them with when they are gone.
Gina Warren says
WATERCOLOR THIS! My new poodle puppy would love this!! He’d growl at it like he does in the mirror!
Andi says
Watercolor this! I’d love to have a watercolor of my 1-year-old Shih-Tzu, Hurley!
Sarah says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
We would want a watercolor of our baby Oden. He is the most perfect Shih Tzu!
Brynea says
WATERCOLOR THIS!
My pup Bentley in all his white fluffy cuteness!
rachael sudlow says
“WATERCOLOR THIS!
I’d probably pick a pic of our new renovated house..so proud of it!