I am so excited about the giveaway I have coming your way today!
About a week ago, I received an email from Meredith, a beautiful artist from Virginia. She is graduating in a few weeks from Longwood University with a BFA with a concentration in painting and drawing and is beginning to build a career as a fine artist and a portrait artist.
She sent me an amazing watercolor portrait that she did of Sadie and I was absolutely blown away.
Isn’t it amazing!? (And yes, I still have it in its protective wrapping until I can get it framed, hence the glare. I don’t want to take any chances with it!)
When I showed Ryan the picture he was just as impressed with her work as I was and we both treasure this gorgeous piece of art from Meredith.
Meredith has generously offered to do a giveaway of one single-subject watercolor portrait of an animal or person (approximately 10’’ x 12’’). (Check out her blog to see a current portrait she’s working on of an adorable little girl!)
Meredith notes that her work will be “as dynamic as the photograph allows,” and says that a vibrant, engaging photo will help her produce a vibrate, engaging portrait!
All I can think about right now when I think about this giveaway is what an amazing gift one of her original portraits would be for new parents (a baby portrait would be adorable!), an enthusiastic pet owner or parents of a recent graduate… or you can get one done of a pet or person who is special to you to keep for yourself!
If you would like to work with Meredith or check out some of her work, you may browse her Etsy shop, visit her blog or Facebook page or follow her on Twitter.
To enter this giveaway, simply comment below, telling me what you would like a portrait of if you won an original portrait from Meredith!
I will randomly select a winner tomorrow afternoon. Good luck!!
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Wow! That is such a great portrait of Sadie. I’d either have one done of my puppy, the outside of our home, or my niece or nephew.
What a great giveaway! I would get a picture of my dear, 94 year old Grandma. She is so sweet and the love of my life…. to have something so special of her for years to come would be amazing.
Love the picture of Sadie! Hm, since I’m not a mom or a pet owner I’d get it of my husband and I OR of our nieces to give to my mother-in-law.
A picture of my two cats, Daddy Warbucks and Mr. Kitty! Love them
so much!
How cool! Love the one of Sadie! I would give my boyfriend a portrait of his black lab – perfect gift idea for his new house! 🙂
my cat! ha 🙂
I would love a portrait of my doggie : )
I would want one of my Lassie- she has been the best dog I have ever had.
On a side note- that painting is amazing. It will make a great piece once you frame and hang it!
I would love a portrait of my chocolate labrador Brandy! It would be an amazing Christmas presents for my parents. They’re kind of obsessed with him! 🙂
I would want one of my Weimaraner Nelly!
What a great painting of Sadie! She looks so happy. I think I would’ve selfish and want a painting of my new baby. He’s so sweet and cute and I love looking at his face!
I am obsessed with my dachshund puppy, Piper, and would love one of her… but I have a picture of my cat Sebastian that I adore, so it would actually be a tough choice!
I have this group photo of my friends and I in front of Machu Picchu that I would love to have painted and put on my wall.
I would LOVE to have a portrait done of our pup, Hank!
I think this is so fun! I would have a portrait from my wedding day done to give to my parents! Is that self-centered to get one’s own picture? Maybe… but it would be for my parents! And everyone has a “daughter wedding day picture” in their house, right??
Aww I love the Sadie portrait! I would probably have one done of my boyfriend and I — is that silly? lol
My hubby and I adopted an amazing (and large) pup this past spring, and she has become the most wonderful little monster ever! I know this very talented artist does all kinds of drawings, but I would love one of my pretty pup too! I am totally checking out her etsy shop!
I would LOVE my own pup painting of my CoCo!
I would love a picture of my Mom’s dog. She loves animal decor, and that would be a great gift for her 🙂
What a talented artist! I would love to have a group portrait of my animal babies – a cockatiel, a Miniature Schnauzer and two cats!
Getting a Rhodesian pup in a few weeks and would love a painting of his beautiful self!!
I’d get a portrait of my pup!
I’d definitely choose either a portrait of our german shepherd mix or our sweet baby girl due in April.
I would have her do a portrait of my nephew and give it to my sister as a gift. She is amazing!
I would love one of my springer spaniel!
I would love one of my grandfather! He passed away a few years back and my grandmother would love it — what a perfect way to spread Christmas love and cheer
I would love to have a portrait of my parents. I have few pictures of them together and my mom is such an art lover a painting would be lovely.
Great job on the Women’s Half !
I would LOVE to win this and get a portrait of my dog Lucy. We got her when I was 6, I’m now 21, and just recently had to put her to sleep 🙁
The one of Sadie is beautiful!
i would want one of me and my family for a xmas present!
I would want one of my oldest dachshund to hang above the mantle.
I want a portrait of my golden-doodle!
I would love to have one of my dog, Charlie!
I think I’d have to have one of my chocolate lab, Fisher 🙂
Perhaps a portrait of my roommate’s boyfriend? It’s a long distance relationship, and I know she misses him a lot.
Love the painting of Sadie!! I would love to have one done of my 5 yr old Yorkie, Charlie!
I would do what you did and get a portrait of our family dog, Blue! My parents would love it as a Christmas gift!
I’d love a portrait done of my 3-month-old daughter!!
I would love to have a portrait of my dog! She did a great job on Sadie’s.
I would love a portrait of one of my Corgis… just would have a hard time picking which one 🙂
My grandmother recently passed away and my Aunt is having an especially hard time coping, considering my Aunt is also my godmother, I would love to have a portrait of my grandmother when she was younger lively and full of happiness to give to my Aunt.
I would love one of our two cats together. What a great idea for a gift!
I would absolutely love to give my boyfriend a portait of our dog, Bodie. He is the love of our life, undoubtedly. And he’s also the most beautiful dog you’ve ever seen (no bias here) I bet he’d be fun to watercolor!!!
I would get one of my dog, who recently passed away
My family has two cavalier king charles spaniels – would love to have a portrait of them!
I would get one of my dog of course! It would be the perfect christmas present for my mom!
My 2 month old daughter … or my adorable puppy. Or maybe both in one picture??!
I would love to give a portrait to my mom of her new puppy. My mom has been my strength and hope especially these past few years with the health conditions I have been facing. I’m always on the look out for special gifts from the heart to thank her.
I would love to give the gift to my sister in law and have her draw a portrait of her late husband. He passed away suddenly this summer, and I think it would be a wonderful gift to keep his memory alive!
Definitely would be of my sister’s dog rothko! She would love it as a christmas present!
I’d love either an amazing portrait of my loving family or one of my amazing best friends!
My grandparents! It would be the perfect gift for my mom.