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Spread the love, appreciation, and good vibes anytime with hand drawn portraits from www.mydavinci.com. Stuck on what to choose? Dive into our customer reviews for some cool ideas and artwork inspiration. Their story could be the key to helping you pick your perfect gift— because every portrait here is a little story waiting to be shared.

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davinci sketched pregnancy picby Heather Shatswell (independence, MO, US)

i was amazed at the speed and quality of the drawing they did for me! each draft, they sent me a copy so i could have them tweek it until it was exactly what i wanted. me and my husband are expecting our first baby together and are surprising each other with gifts after the birth. this will be something he can cherish forever! definitely wayyyy worth the money...and only a week total from when they sent me the first proof until i received the final drawing, very safely packaged, in the mail.

Love it!by Carol Stamper (frankfort, KY, US)

This has been my “go go” wedding gift for the past 10 years! Superb quality and always well received!

Perfect!!by Diane Zambito (Livingston, NJ, US)

I had a water color picture created of my parents' house for their 58th anniversary and it was absolutely perfect! The artists at DaVinci were so patient as I requested modifications to the original piece and they listened to every request I made and incorporated it into the piece. It is the house I grew up in so there was a huge subjective factor involved, but even so I couldn't be happier. Several years ago my oldest daughter gave a colored pencil sketch of a friend's victorian home as a thank you for offering her a place to stay in Boston one summer during an internship in the city. She was so happy with how it turned out that she then ordered a pencil sketch for my husband and I as a gift. Three pictures: colored pencil, black and white, and water colors all turned out great. Order without hesitancy!

Pencil Sketch of homeby J. Carter Breed (Houston,, TX, US)

I was very pleased with DaVinci's quick response to my inquiry. Their website was easy to use. The artist submitted a proof to review quickly. The artwork was ready quickly as well. The longest part of the process was the mailing but I did not select express shipping.

Anniversary gift for hubbyby Ellie Brandt (Burr Ridge, IL, US)

This is my husband's favorite photo of us and it was getting a little discolored behind the frame. When I found your website, I knew this would be the perfect gift. I didn't have a digital file or even a negative. I just sent in the photo and within a week, I had this lovely version of my husbands favorite photo. I gave it to him last weekend while celebrating our anniversary in LasVegas and he was truely blown away. "You really hit a home run with this gift....it's perfect", he said through a huge smile. Thank you so much to all the creative people at myDaVinci.com. You made our anniversary even more special.

Very, very happy!by Daniel Guiley (Springfield, OR, US)

This was my 2nd time having a picture drawn and both times it's been perfect. Great communication throughout the process, if you have any requests or questions they work with you to make sure it's exactly what you want. Both were purchased as gifts for friends and they were completely blown away both times. Thank you!

Stunning my little Manby Linda Buero (Clinton Twp., MI, US)

The pencil drawing is beautiful. It looks like my baby is looking right at me. Thank you for capturing him, I miss him so much. Joker 9.11.18 - 5.30.23 Gone but NEVER forgotten.

Best gift everby Brian Hurley (Ruther Glen, VA, US)

Had this sketch made of our dear departed Sassy. Twenty years with our family, she was loved and is dearly missed. The artist who did this truly captured the personality and beauty that we will always remember. Thank you so much for helping make this an absolute perfect Christmas!

Reviewby David Tejtel (Katonah, NY, US)

As always, you guys did a wonderful job. But this time, you really went above and beyond on the customer service side by (i) proactively addressing a complexity introduced by a nuance in the picture I submitted, and then (ii) promptly ensuring delivery even after I failed to respond to several emails asking me to approve the order.

Dog picturesby Jassy Sodhi (Moorpark, CA, US)

Great job . Loved the picture

Our Wedding Portraitby Julie Rutledge (Stillwater, OK, US)

We decided to update my bedroom after we got married (a) since it would now be ours and (b) it looked like a college kid's bedroom. We were surprised at how adultlike it started to look! Then we needed something for the walls and wanted something with some color but that had meaning to us. Somehow we stumbled across this website and decided to give it a shot. We got our product back SO FAST! We LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It was exactly what we were looking for. It was fun, different, personal, colorful, but so professionally done. We have gotten so many compliments on it and we've only had it up a month!

Warhol Pop Art 4 Panelby Brynne Heustis (Makawao, HI, US)

This is the second one I have ordered. I LOVE it!! This one was for my niece. My first was for my daughter and hangs prominently in my hallway for all to see when they enter my house. I get compliments on it from everyone that ever sees it. It is such a cool looking piece of art and a great way to capture a specific special time in your loved ones life. I will always treasure mine for sure! Thanks again for beautiful craftsmanship at an affordable price! Will be buying more in the future for sure!!

THE BOYSby Shane Jacobson (Bremerton, WA, US)

I WANTED A UNIQUE SPECIAL GIFT FOR MY WIFE THAT WAS SOMETHING SHE COULD CHERISH THE REST OF HER LIFE. I HAD A SMALLER SCALE SKETCH DONE IN THE PAST FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE (THAT IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS)THAT I THOUGHT WAS NICE. I SAW THIS ON THE INTERNET AND LIKED WHAT I SAW. I COULDNT BE MORE IMPRESSED WITH THE EASE OF ORDERING,QUALITY OF ARTWORK, AND HOW QUICK IT WAS DONE. ITS A GREAT PRODUCT.

Homeby Laura Rice (New Braunfels, TX, US)

This was better than I expected. Gave this as a thank you gift and I’m sure they will love it! Appreciate the quick turnaround and ease with communication.

My friend Tameka's 50th birthdayby Tamica Anderson (PITTSBURGH, PA, US)

Tameka my coworker loved her artwork Queen piece I sent for her upcoming social distance 50th birthday party. I was invited by what the world is experiencing right now I'm not able to attend. Due to extensive travel through the month of October and this birthday gift from me for her 50th makes up for it! My name is Tamica also, only spelled BETTER! haha! My 41st birthday is approaching 2days after Christmas and I'm thinking of using myDaVinci again for a family or friend. Thank you!

Watercolor of Our Homeby Jennifer Allahyarian (Norwell, MA, US)

We are extremely happy with the watercolor of our home. I gave it to my husband for Christmas and he was very pleased with his gift. During the approval process of the watercolor being created I made a few requests; the artist accommodated each request quickly and exactly as I wanted. myDaVinci also made sure we received the watercolor in time for Christmas. Thank you!

Little Manby Petra Brooks (Hinesville, GA, US)

I submitted a photo of my husband and our recently deceased dog Little Man. When I received the proof of the drawing, I felt it was beautifully done, but the dog in the drawing did not look like our Little Man to anyone looking at it who knew him. I contacted myDaVinci about my concern and they allowed me to send a different photo and did a new drawing, which came out so amazing, looking JUST like our little guy. This was the third time I ordered art from myDaVinci and I am more than pleased and have recommended them many times.

Fantastic Giftby Marietta Korinko (Powell, OH, US)

I ordered this watercolor of my son and daughter-in-law's new home as a birthday gift for my daughter-in-law. The painting was an exact match to the photo I had sent to myDaVinci, but the water color softened the image, and somehow made the house seem like a home. I have not given this beautiful painting to my daughter-in-law yet, but I am excited to do so--I know she is going to love it.

Exactly what we wanted!by Jessica Kaufman (New York, NY, US)

We ordered a watercolor portrait of our family friends’ longtime home for a Christmas present, and it turned out beautifully. They loved it!

Capturing the Heart of Homeby CWC (Delray Beach, FL, US)

With just a few clicks and emails, my MyDaVinci artist captured the beauty, character and heart of our home in an original piece of art. I highly recommend their service, as well. Seamless and flawless. Great job all around!

Family Portait is Fabulousby Alice Howell (Orchard Lake, MI, US)

We are extremely pleased with not only the beautiful job the artist did in creating the photo-to-art family portrait, but the excellent service as well. Our kids were so surprised and pleased with this unique gift, and we are so happy the gift arrived as promised in time for Christmas.

Very happy customerby Diana Vogrin (Evansville, IN, US)

This is my 5th purchase from myDaVinci.com and we have been very happy with our sketches. While the process is strictly automated, there is a chat feature if needed and they are very accommodating with my revisions after I preview each draft. I have and will continue to recommend this site.

LOVE this gift for family!!!by Bob (Frankfort, KY, US)

I am beyond pleased with every aspect of this order. The staff were kind helpful patient. And the work of the final product is LOVED BY ALL!!

Beautiful home portraitby patti gosman (northport, NY, US)

This was a gift for a seller who had been in the home for 50 years. It came out beautiful, and the photo I sent was taken in January so my davinci obliged me by adding leaves to the tree in the backround. I was very happy with the watercolor as was my recipient. My only complaint was in shipping. The package was basically destroyed by the time it reached me, and it did take awhile. Longer that anticipated.

Christmas gift that rocksby DMassietx (Houston, TX, US)

This was a Christmas present for my new daughter-in-law, and it was an acknowledgement that she and my son would eventually leave this house. It was a 'future memento' for her to remember where she raised her two daughters and before her life changed forever when she married my son. The first thing she mentioned was the artistry--how well done it was and how well-rendered it was. She was touched but also impressed with the artist's skill. The piece arrived in two weeks, which was really fast given the Christmas rush. Beautiful job!

Giftby Jacki Lenox (Staten Island, NY, US)

This is my second purchase from MyDaVinci photo art (and will not be my last). Both pieces were absolutely beautiful and they made very unique, perfect gifts for my friend (of their two children). I loved being able to make subtle changes to the works and even though I ordered them a year apart, somehow they were able to match the color and style from the first piece. It was quick, easy and always more than satisfied. Thank you!

Happy Wifeby Monte Small (Bridgeport, WV, US)

My wife was very happy with her Christmas gift, an oil painting of her picking out our new puppy. Customer service was very helpful with the preparatory process, the artist did a masterful job, and shipping was quick. I would highly recommend myDaVinci.com!

Amazing product, quality, and turnaround time! by cale henry (columbus, OH, US)

Such a great, great experience with mydavinci.com! A few days after your order is submitted, you receive a template of what your artwork will look like. I submitted feedback requesting a small change, and it was completed within 24 hours! After that, I received my artwork in the mail within 2 days. The quality is amazing and top notch! I cannot recommend this company enough!

True loveby Lynette Ollio (Renfrew, PA, US)

This was my favorite gift! The workmanship is terrific with amazing details and exact appearances on the sketching! The timing was not long either. Thank you!

Looks Good!by Carl McConnell (Vista, CA, US)

This was just the look for our Snickers we wanted to match one we had done for Sparky and Rascal. The two images really go well together!

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