Monday, August 16, 2010

Dog Days of Summer ~ Commissioned Pet Paintings ~ GIVEAWAY!


It's time to bring the Dog Days of Summer event to a close and we're going to end it with a giveaway unlike any other!  Sharon Lamb is the artist behind Commissioned Pet Paintings.  I haven't seen her paintings in person yet (I say yet because Sharon is sending me a sample of her work by painting a small portrait of my Olive!) but from what I've seen online she does phenomenal work!  Some of the paintings are so good that they look like a photograph instead of a painting.  The attention to detail, colors, expressions...it's all captured.  Visit her Etsy Shop and look at the eyes on the paintings she has posted.  The eyes are amazing.  They're so captivating.

The type of talent Sharon has is not one that can be taught.  She has a natural talent and passion for painting and it shows in her art.  She has been a pleasure to work with and I'm so glad she agreed to be the featured sponsor for Dog Days of Summer.

Sharon has very generously and kindly offered to paint a portrait of one lucky reader's pet. The winner will have the choice of an 8x10, 9x12 or 10x10 with a retail value of approx. $95!

Lets get this show on the road!  Who wants to WIN???

GIVEAWAY

Main Entry: Easy peasy - Tell me what kind of pet you would like a painted portrait of!

Bonus Entries:

1 Entry - Visit Commissioned Pet Paintings Etsy shop and mark it as a favorite!



For even more entries you can follow me via any social media (TwitterFacebook,Networked Blogs, e-mail subscribe, GFC, RSS...) all 1 entry each. (Leave me a comment on Facebook and give yourself an extra entry!)


For daily entries you can VOTE for my blog (your click is your vote) and Tweet.

I want to WIN a Commissioned Pet Painting http://tiny.cc/pway1 @BlackOlive03  #GIVEAWAY ends 8/27   #DogDaysofSummer   

1 entry for each non-giveaway comment you make on my blog. The more comments you make, the more entries you get! 

For 2 entries you can grab any of my buttons and let me know where to find them.  You can also earn 2 entries for each giveaway you enter on my blog.

Excited about the Dog Days of Summer event and love my blog? Write a review and get 10 super bonus entries! A glowing review not required but is always appreciated :-)
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REMINDER: If you qualify for multiple entries, you must leave a separate comment for each entry in order for all of them to count!!

Giveaway ends August 27, 2010 at 11:59pm. A winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified via e-mail. Winner will have 48 hours from the e-mail time stamp to claim their prize. In the event that the prize isn't claimed within those 48 hours, another winner will be chosen.

I am receiving a product sample to facilitate this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions posted are my own and are 100% honest. If you have specific questions about Commissioned Pet Paintings, please contact them directly.

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Unknown said...

I would love to have my Airedale, Pepper!
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I am following on twitter @annedoggett
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Marsha said...

I would love a portrait of my black lab, Bella.

Kimberly said...

Stopping by from Mailbox Monday - great blog! I subscribed.

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MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

lab

Claire Atoxim said...

I'm not sure if it's viable or not but I've always wanted a portrait of the dogs I had growing up. There's 3, a Maltese, a Corgi mix and a Tibetan Spanial. But for this prize I'd love a painting of my recently passed Maltese.

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Favorited Sharon's Etsy - Atoxim

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Elise said...

I would love to have a portrait of my dog Dakota painted. She is a Labrador/Chow Chow mix.
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Shannon said...

I would get one done of my chihuahua terrier Chiquita!

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Shannon said...

I added as a favorite on Etsy (KayleeToo)

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Shannon said...

I like you on facebook

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Shannon said...

I am an email subscriber


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I subscribe to your RSS Feed


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Shannon said...

I voted


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Elise said...

I added Commissioned Pet Paintings as a favorite on etsy(Bookish Delights)
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Ai Mei said...

I would adore a picture of my Siberian Husky :)

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Rachel said...

My black lab/pitbull mix.

Rachel said...

I subscribe via email.

Rachel said...

I added Commissioned Pet Paintings to my Etsy favorites.

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Anonymous said...

I'd love a painting of my Redbone Coonhound, Mildred :)

Mamushi Love said...

Both of my friend's dogs are huskies (except one of them is 1/4 German shepherd). I don't know which one I'd choose for a portrait since they're both so cute~ I'd let my friend choose.

mverno said...

the bear dog mverno@roadrunner.com

Courtney B said...

i would love a pic of my yorkie!!

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Courtney B said...

i put the etsy shop on my favs- "meandbella"

Courtney B said...

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i voted, and tweeted

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Anonymous said...

I would love to have one of our cat, Ani, done!

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Patricia N said...

I'd love to have a portrait of my terrier mix, Biscuit. We have two dogs but he's my favorite...
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mogrill said...

Our Miniature Dachshund.Thanks for the chance.
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Patricia N said...

I voted
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Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews said...

I want a portrait of my mini dachshund Ava!

Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews said...

I marked the Etsy shop as a favorite.

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I follow you via RSS feed.

Groovy Baby Blog said...

I would love to have a portrait of my American pitbull terrier Blue.

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Follower on GFC.
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souldolphindream said...

I would love to have one of our German Shepard Kali that we adopted 10 years ago!
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McKim said...

My Cinnamon Girl - a red border collie that was such a sweetheart and sadly passed away last month.

cstironkat said...

I would love a painting of my Alaskan Malamutes, Kouga and Milele.

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hale2005 said...

I would like a portrait of my dog.


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Bacallsmom said...

We have Himalayan cats. The female, in particular is a real diva. We would love to have a portrait of her.

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Marked their Etsy Shop as a favorite (Bacallsmom)

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Unknown said...

I would love to have a portrait done of our two cats. Our male, Nimbly-Bimbly was a stray that we rescued. Our female, Layla, was a rescue from the Humane Society. She is a black cat, and more black cats are put to sleep than any other animal.

Patricia N said...

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Beth said...

My great dane Logan!
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Published your dog days of summer button on my blog's left hand column prior to your event and left a comment on the related post
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Published your dog days of summer button on my blog's left hand column prior to your event and left a comment on the related post
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Marked Commissioned Pet Paintings as an Etsy Favorite - username baileypoo

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Peggy said...

I have a picture of my babies(cats)and this would be perfect!
Thanks
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Peggy said...

Marked Commissioned Pet Paintings as an Etsy Favorite
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I voted
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I voted
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Jennifer Wilson said...

My guinea pig, Archie.

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Sarah G. said...

My in-laws are heartbroken over the death of their cat this week. Her name was Ashes and that is who I'd do the portrait of - for them.

Lauren E said...

Wow! Those portraits are absolutely incredible! I would be thrilled to hang a portrait of my Bull Terrier, Tazz. He's a rescue boy and will be turning 8 on October 26. We'll also be celebrating our 2-year adoption anniversary on October 30.

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Unknown said...

I would want my dog Buddy, he is a mutt-mix, and super-adorable!
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Patricia N said...

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Courtney B said...

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sweetsue said...

A portrait of my aunt's little beagle "Lucy" who died recently would thrill my aunt!
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taxchyk said...

Foxy, the toy fox terrier is an animal we'd all love to have a portrait of! Lots of love packed into that little body...

Kimberly said...

I'd love to have a portrait of my chichuahuas.
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Secret Burkheiser said...

I would love to have a portrait of my great dane and airedale terrier.

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Erica C. said...

I'd want one of my Jack Russel.

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My kitty, Annie Banannie. thanks
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Unknown said...

I would love one of my Chihuahua named Paco.

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I'm a Rss subscriber through Google reader.

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Patricia N said...

I voted today
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Angela C said...

I would love to have a painting of my Jack Russel Miley. She recently passed away and I am devastated. I am going to make a shadow box in remembrance of her and one of these painting would make a great addition.

Courtney B said...

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turboterp said...

I'd love a pet portrait of my Golden Retriever pup! Thank you!

jandsfox_143 said...

I would like one of our beagle.
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Anonymous said...

I would love to have a picture of my two precious kitties! Thanks so much!

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Mimi the kitten said...

I'd choose my beloved brown tabby, Dibbles.

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