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Minky Boodle.

Posted on September 5, 2011 by gadorawilders

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Minky ~ done.

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My Lady friends asked Gadora a few months back to create an Animal Print for their friend, Amy. Her 13-year old cat “Minky Boodle” had recently passed. While the inspiration photos were less than ideal (keep reading), they sought an … Continue reading →

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, kitten, water color

Cody and Hazel for the birthday boy…

Posted on December 26, 2010 by gadorawilders

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Cody close-up

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November and December were busy months for me as the Animal Print orders steadily trickled in. A long-time Gadora reader, Ann, sent a request for her husband’s 60th birthday. Would I paint their two Chocolate Labs? It came with an … Continue reading →

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, Chocolate Labrador, Golden Retriever, water color

Puppy got framed…

Posted on December 26, 2010 by gadorawilders

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Puppy got Framed.

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Weeks ago Gadora wrote about a puppy named Puppy. The GF who ordered the Animal Print emailed Puppy’s framed pic long ago. I’m just now getting around to posting (sorry)! Received the photo with another no-nonsense one-liner, “brooke and dan … Continue reading →

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, Puppy, Shih Tzu, water color

A Puppy named Puppy.

Posted on October 23, 2010 by gadorawilders

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Puppy ~ Done.

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Received a succinct one-liner request, “Hiring you to do Brooke and Dan’s wedding present.” The couple? A dashing duo: everyone who knew them from the beginning knew they were sooooo going to get married. The request: from THE friend who … Continue reading →

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, DailyCandy, Shih Tzu, water color

Sundance ~ A Good Dog.

Posted on October 11, 2010 by gadorawilders

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Sunny at Home.

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Shortly after the Young House Love post, Gadora received a request, “I just became familiar with your work from reading Young House Love, and I think a watercolor for my mom of her dearly departed yellow lab Sundance would be … Continue reading →

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Pets, water color, Yellow Labrador, Young House Love

Watercolor Guinea Pigs: Piglet and Tigger

Posted on September 28, 2010 by gadorawilders

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The Piglet

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Seems like forever ago, Gadora painted and sent out a lil pet portrait of a wee pooch: Hamburger to some creative blogger types in Virginia. They LIKED it! Sherry and John posted it on their amazing blog-turned-life-changer Young House Love. … Continue reading →

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, Guinea Pig, Tigger, water color, Young House Love

Linus has a thing for cat naps…

Posted on August 25, 2010 by gadorawilders

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Sleeping Kitty

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An ode to Linus… from her family. The Story of the Cat who Liked to Travel Once upon a time, there was a kitten named Linus Kitten P. who was born in the country of Greece.  The humans who owned … Continue reading →

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, cat, House Cat, painting, Sleeping Cat, tabby cat, water color

Meet Mr. Arlo “Shmoo” Guthrie…

Posted on August 2, 2010 by gadorawilders

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Puppies Playing.

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Gadora relishes the first sighting of an Animal Print “subject.” Some pictures of your pets simply make me squeal. There are a plenitude of fine- and funny-looking pooches, kittens and guinea pigs out there. The Etsy request for Arlo “Shmoo” … Continue reading →

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, German short-haired mix, water color

Tibetan Terrier Scarlett.

Posted on July 17, 2010 by gadorawilders

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Scarlett snugged up on the Sofa.

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A recent request from Horse-country, Texas: “I would really love for you to do a watercolor of my beloved Tibetan Terrier, Scarlett. How does the process work? How long does it take? I’m including a photo of Scarlett in the … Continue reading →

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, Shabby Chic, Tibetan Terrier, vintage, water color

Daisy dog.

Posted on July 12, 2010 by gadorawilders

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Daisy at the beach.

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A noble request came via Nevada (and another from YoungHouseLove): “My husband’s beloved yellow Labrador retriever, Daisy, passed away in February. I  think he would be so touched to have a portrait of her.”

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, Chocolate Labrador, Golden Retriever, Labrador, water color

Freddy’s portrait hung with care.

Posted on June 30, 2010 by gadorawilders

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Freddy's Animal Print

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Gadora, while playing on her Facebook page, received a note from Marissa. Remember her? She had Gadora paint an Animal Print of her pup Freddy and rescue-dog Shelby. She appreciated my work so much that she turned right around and … Continue reading →

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, beagle, water color

Orange and white kitty: Jasper.

Posted on June 19, 2010 by gadorawilders

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Jasper. Full Frontal.

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We orange-and-white-kitty-lovers share a special sentiment about our furry friends: there is rarely a more handsome combination of cat colors. Harley, my own orange and white, was a real handsome dude. Gadora loved the way darker, deeper stripes raced down … Continue reading →

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, cat, House Cat, tabby cat, water color

Sadness in Seattle: Pups Reilly and Gracie

Posted on June 18, 2010 by gadorawilders

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Gracie on her bed.

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On May 10th, this request came from Seattle: “A friend of mine just lost her 2-year-old dog that was the light of her life unexpectedly last night. I had planned on getting in touch with you for her birthday and … Continue reading →

Posted in ANIMAL PRINTS Tagged animal print, Golden Retriever, water color

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