*** This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!***
We loved reading all of your suggested rap names — and we especially enjoyed the number of people who typed “C.LO” instead of “L.CO.” It really does roll off the tongue. Our randomly selected winner is Rebecca (or “Rebizzle,” as her high school nickname that stuck for 15 years). Congratulations!
Earlier this year, when Sherry and I needed big, bold artwork to add impact to some book photos, we reached out to a local painter and friend, Lindsay Cowles. Lindsay generously loaned us several stunning canvases for those shoots, and when she arrived, our daughter Clara immediately dubbed her “J.Lo.”
Yes — J.Lo.
Maybe it was her boots and dark hair. But Lindsay — or L.Co — has a talent all her own. She produces vibrant, abstract paintings filled with color and energy. Her work is available as originals as well as prints, wallpaper, and fabric. You’ll see where her pieces landed when our book is released, but in the meantime one of you will win a $500 gift credit to put toward one of Lindsay’s original paintings.
- PRIZE: $500 toward any original painting by Lindsay Cowles
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “L.CO ME!” and tell us a little something about yourself
- BONUS QUESTION: What would your celebrity or superstar nickname be if you could choose one? Would you try the J.Lo method? Maybe use your middle name as a last name, pick a rap name, or invent something entirely new?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 24th at 8pm EST or when entries reach 10,000 (whichever comes first)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: United States
- DISCOUNT: 10% off any in-stock original painting with code YOUNGHOUSELOVE2012 (valid through Oct 29 when purchasing directly from Lindsay)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per email address. The winner will be chosen at random using random.org and announced as an update to this post on Thursday. Be sure to check back here for the announcement. Good luck!
Note: We are not paid or otherwise compensated for hosting this giveaway. We host giveaways to thank our readers. Photos courtesy of Lindsay Cowles.