***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.
CourtneyD says
Paint ME a PIcture!!
Our walls are WOEFULLY devoid of any kind of actual art (unless your feeling kind enough to count our IKEA prints as art- bahhahaha…) ahem. yes, actual beautiful art work would be lovely. thank you!
christine says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My fave piece of art is one that we got as a wedding present. It’s a little picture of a house with a giant satellite dish on top of it. It’s so cute and quirky and from one of my best friends. The Artist is Andrew King-check him out.
http://www.andrewkingstudio.com/andrew_king_studio/index.html
krista farrell says
PAINT ME A PICTURE… i love VOlume 25 :)
cpa1 says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
Mandy says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
I love the Vol 25 pics that i got with the last sale!
Jaymi McClusky says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!!!
Its not original, but my favorite piece of art in my apartment is a print of Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss.”
Tara P says
Paint Me Picture!
My favorite one of a kind art is a “map installation” I created for my son’s room. We went to visit my sister in NYC last year, when he was 3. Like most little boys, he absolutely LOVED the subway. He especially loved stopping at the big subway maps hanging in the stations. After a few days he could point out all the important stuff- Auntie’s house, the airport, the Central Park Zoo. Before we left I picked up a few extra maps & when we got home I cut one into 6 squares & hung them in square CLIPS frames from IKEA in a 2×3 grid. The best part is that the maps have since changed, so now we can call it vintage =)
susanne says
Paint me a picture!
My favorite piece of art is a pencil drawing of the corner of a beautiful old building in Paris. I was walking along the Seine and spotted the artist sketching….it was the perfect gift to bring home for my architect husband.
Brandon Stewart says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
I like to draw on occasions, but my 21 month old would color and all day everyday. She loves to color. So one day while she was working on a masterpiece for her mommy and me, I decided to use her crowns and draw her enjoying the moment. I really enjoyed drawing her while she did something she enjoys so much.
Christine says
“PAINT ME A PICTURE!”
Nancy says
“PAINT ME A PICTURE” Our house is lacking art…it would be great to have something like this to spice it up!
Jill says
PAINT ME A PICTURE! My favorite art right now is a clay bowl my husband made years ago in high school art class. I love it b/c it’s funky and modern and a little piece of him. :)
Becca says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!!
My favorite piece of art is a photograph I took of the Ford Bridge in Minneapolis Minnesota while on the Mississippi River. I had it printed 16×20 and custom framed. It’s my favorite item I own!!
Diana T. says
PAINT ME A PICTURE! I bought an original piece from a high school friend – it’s huge, with large blocks of bright orange and ochre, but a little white bird softens it up. I love it.
The Monogrammed Mrs says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
Mine is just photos taken over the years…
Erin says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
This is awesome. I guess my favorite original piece of “artwork” is a pencil charicature my husband and I had done on our honeymoon… (yeah, that’s the only original art I can think of that we have.)
Sarah Ann says
PAINT ME A PICTURE (please)
I have one painting that I received that is personalized with my name in my kitchen. Love it!
Stephanie says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!”
I recently purchased a drawing of Piazza Navona in Rome during a trip we took in September. It is one of the more special souveniers we brought back home with us.
-Stephanie
layne says
Paint Me a Picture!
My favorite piece of art is the foot-(paw)-prints of our son (a.k.a. dog), Bowden. He made them for his daddy for father’s day and every time I see them hanging in our room, it makes me smile.
Janel says
PAINT ME A PICTURE! My favorite artwork is a canvas painting my grandpa did when he was in his 80’s after he retired. He loves finding pictures in the NY times and replicating them on canvas!
Melissa Patrick says
Paint me a picture!
we don’t have any originals to speak of, other than the few wedding photos, my fave is one that just shows my mine and my husbands hands in a watercolor style – it is personal enough but could really be an art piece not so much a self portrait.
John T. says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
Julie says
PAINT ME A PICTURE
Kate D says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
Our favorite piece of art is a paper crafted thing that has our last name and our anniversary on it. Our wedding photographer made it for us.
Emily says
Paint me a picture!! No original art yet, unless the wear marks on the walls from our dogs count. But Erika’s work is beautiful!!
Julie says
PAINT ME A PICTURE! My favorite piece of artwork is a painting by my friend that was given to me as a wedding gift. I love having original art!
Sara says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
I had a B&W canvas printed of a picture I took on our honeymoon in Hawaii.
Erica says
“PAINT ME A PICTURE!”
Old cards that I have collected over the years.
Gina S. says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My favorite painting is a painting my husband bought from a homeless man who was walking along our local bike path. He gave it to my husband for free but my husband insisted on paying him. In return for being paid the homeless man also gave my husband his prized bolt. I had the picture framed, it is an abstract painting and he signed the back, named it and dated it. I get lots of compliments on it. We have never seen this man again, but we do cherish the painting and hope all is well with him.
Beth-BTW says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
I was a studio art major in college. I have lots of my stuff here – old and newer. My fave right now is a crayola masterpiece done by my 2yo this weekend!
SarahA says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
Nothing too fancy here (yet) just some photos and DIY art.
*crosses fingers*
Beylah says
PAINT ME A PICTURE! I unfortunately don’t have any custom art in my home, only a TON of original photographs taken by my talented beau. While the photographs are gorgeous, I still definitely need some original art to adorn the walls of my new place. Love that this one can be a custom design too! :)
Mariah says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My favorite drawing is one my husband did when he was a young teenager. We found it under his bed in his parents house when we were home visiting one Christmas. Its a pencil drawing of a monster, but when you look closely the monster has sweet, soulful eyes and is hopefully lifting up a bouquet of flowers. Its the cutest, Adamms family-ish drawing and it sits on my dresser now where the monster offering his bouquet of flowers greets me every morning as I get dressed for work. :)
Erin says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My sister and I went to Bali this summer and I bought my first original painting. We rolled the canvas (to make it easier to take home) and had it professionally stretched and remounted – I was shocked that stretching/framing cost as much as the art itself – but I love having something unique and original in our apartment.
Jen says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My matron of honor gave me a really awesome three dimensional piece of work that we have in our living room for the wedding. We love that she made it just for us!
Sunny says
PAINT ME A PICTURE! I don’t have any pieces of art in my home, so this would be a fantastic start!
Pamela Boimel says
PAINT ME A PICTURE
My favorite pieces of custom artwork is the mural I painted in my daughter’s necessary of a giant peacock with multicolored plumes draped over a branch over her crib. It is not a cartoon but rather a more realistic rendition. I hope that she will enjoy the colors and her bird friend as she grows in the room.
Laura B says
Paint me a picture!!
My favorite original art piece we have is a large farm yard scene painting that’s over a hundred years old. It’s dark & beautiful and we love it!
Brandi says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
my favorite original art is a canvas print of my favorite photo taken while living in sydney, australia :)
Jaime says
PAINT ME A PICTURE! :)
Lori says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!!!
My grandfather was very artistic but just started paiting towards the end of his life. I have one of his paintings hanging in my apartment and it is one of my most prized possessions.
Jenna Peck says
Paint me a picture! (Please)
We honestly don’t have any art in our house, just photos. I think I need to change that! :)
Jaclyn says
PAINT ME A PICTURE
I have a few original pieces, but most are quite small. This would be an nice addition
Sarah says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
I’m a poor college student, so I don’t have a lot of art. I would love a big colorful floral piece though!
Ashley says
Paint me a picture! My favorite piece of art is my first original oil on canvas by Martin LaBorde of New Orleans. My mom has been collecting his work forever, and this is my first real piece of my own.
Shannon says
PAINT ME A PICTURE…
a painting of my dog
Katie Meyer says
PAINT ME A PICTURE!
My boyfriend makes incredible cut-paper art. Mostly centered around animals and landscapes, they’re full of his playful personality and very original. I love them!
Alex says
PAINT ME A PICTURE! My favorite pieces of art are my wedding cupcake toppers from Etsy. Takes me back to that amazing day!
Lynn says
“PAINT ME A PICTURE!”
I currently do not have any original artwork that I love in my home…All generic! I hope to give painting a try myself but doubtful that could go well…unless its abstract and nothing specific…
Lynn
http://mycreativityunleashed.blogspot.com
sarah says
Paint me a picture!
Currently, the only one of a kind stuff I have is DIY (that’s still art, right?) But I recently learned a valuable lesson about hesitating and *not* buying affordable art you are *obsessed* with- someone else will and you will be heart broken for eternity. Seriously. What was I thinking.