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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.

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoWedding Giftby Richard Wholey (Hollis, NH, US)

We gave this hand painted reproduction of a photo I took of the church as a gift, and have gotten rave reviews from the bride and groom, and several of the guests who have seen the framed work on display at their home. The entire process of having this created, framed and shipped was first class and issue free with My DaVinci. I would recommend to all for any occasion.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsThe likeness is amazing!by Yvonne Simoni (Salem, NH, US)

For Christmas, I wanted give my Fiance a personalized and unique gift, so I sent MyDaVinci a photograph of his children for a pencil sketch to be made. I couldn't have been happier with the final result! It looks SO much like them, and captures their spirits and affection for each other perfectly! He was thrilled and couldn't wait to hang it on the wall for everyone to see! People as us where I got it and I send them to MyDaVinci! I can't wait to have you create a sketch of our favorite wedding photo!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsTruckby Anna S. (Edgewood, WA, US)

The drawing turned out great. I would have given 5 star except for two things. Save your money on the framing, it arrived with the backing already broken and made of cheap materials. Customer service online is auto response only, direct questions do not get answered, only canned responses

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsBeautifulby Cara (Chittenango, NY, US)

I could not have asked for a better portrait. It was exactly how I envisioned it. The artist sent a sample of what they would do prior to the final product so you know exactly what you will get. We had just lost our dog of 13 years and I could not be happier with this.

Love Birch Tree Pencil Drawing Print with Custom Text for Wedding and AnniversaryLOVE IT!by Michelle Brown (Norton, MA, US)

i bought this print as a one year anniversary gift for my new hubby, first year-Paper... anyway it got here so quickly i had it in time to give even though i waited until last minute to order it. The frame is beautiful, the print looks custom,very good quality. He loved it too, hung it right up in his office & people are already asking about it. i loved everything i saw online & will be ordering something for my teenage daughter soon.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsNight at the moviesby Bradley Beaverson (Cambridge, OH, US)

Customer service always good This is the second picture I Hace had sone by Davinci A great company to work with

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsAmazing workby Jason Dehne (Sheboygan, WI, US)

This is such a fantastic piece. I had this made for my wife who recently lost her grandmother and never had a good picture of them together. Add in that you were also able to add her mother who passed when she was very young makes this such a precious gift for her. The work is impeccable, and everyone was very kind through the process. It was also done very quickly and shipped in a couple days. Thank you for helping with this and brining such joy to her face when she recieved it.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsAwesome work!by Sally Bricker (Ohio)

We are 100% satisfied with our artwork. They took a photo and rearranged the figures to how we wanted and then did multiple edits to get everything just the way we wanted. They were very responsive to our emails and inquiries. It was a bit pricey due to the number of people in the photo, but totally worth the price! This is something my husband will always treasure.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsSunny day by Randy Decker (Huntington Beach , CA, US)

This was a gift for my wife because it was taken from a photo of our first Fourth of July together. I knew my wife loved the photo so I was very pleased when she saw this pencil rendition and loved it too. The cost and wait time were both very reasonable for such a unique gift idea.

Pop Art 4 Panels Portrait from PhotoA-MAZINGby Farah Sharbek (MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OH, US)

This was a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. He has always wanted an English Bulldog and finally got one. I thought it would be a great idea to make an ANDY WARHOL Painting of his dog and he absolutely fell in love. The smile did not leave his face. He took it to his friends to show them, and he also took it to his Aunts to show all his relatives Christmas Day. He was not expecting it either, which made it ten times better! Thank you so much myDaVinci!!!! I will definitely be getting more paint work from you!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsNeekaby Richard Hinchey (Manhasset, NY, US)

The sketch of Neeka was perfect. Beautifully done. It was a gift for my wife. She loves it. Thank you so much.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsAbsolutely Beautiful!!!!by April Graddick (Buford, GA, US)

The artist really captured the spirit of my sweet Maisy! She is 17 years old, but the sketch makes her look years younger ! I am very pleased with the final piece! I'm not sure how much longer we will have our sweet baby girl, but now we have a bit of her forever!!!

Personalized Love in Garden Masterpiece from PhotosFabulousby Stacie Christensen (BOISE, ID, US)

I bought this as a surprise for my husband, for our anniversary. The image exceeded my expectations. Our images are flawlessly incorporated into the painting, and the textured art paper showcases the image beautifully. I would definitely recommend their portraits. I know it will not be my last.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsAerial Combatby Rusty Poulin (Macon, GA, US)

The artwork completed by my DaVinci exceeded my expectations. They were great to work with. I am very pleased with the final product and would certainly use them again.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsGrandparent's houseby Donna Henry (Knoxville, TN, US)

My Grandparent's house hand portrait was timely and well finished per request with adequate communication thru out the process. It is hanging with my Grandparent's portrait

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoWeiss house portrait by Shelley Weiss (Gales Ferry, CT, US)

Working with your team was a very pleasant surprise in this time of dubious customer service! You were patient, polite, and so accommodating to my various modification requests. The likeness came out wonderfully, small color corrections were spot on and the final product is beautiful. It is accurate but also artistic, with a soft natural homey feel. Thank you!

Hand Drawn Vintage Davinci Sketch from PhotosCharcoal Portraitby Debbie Chrenen (Denver, CO, US)

The charcoal portrait that I ordered was fantastic. The picture was of my granddaughter for her bedroom. My daughter loved it and it is a picture she will keep forever. Thank you so much for doing a wonderful job.

Personalized Love and Music Masterpiece from PhotosThe Best Gift Everby Marlene Levin (Horsham, PA, US)

This was my first time ordering with your company and I have to say I couldn't have been any more thrilled with my purchase!! My son and his bride LOVED their personalized gift. Def. if anyone wants a unique gift, order here or get yourself one, you will be super duper pleased!!

Hand Painted Ink Rendering Portraits from PhotosPerfect Reproduction of Dogsby David Brooks (Cambridge, ON, CA)

This service is amazing. I sent a photo with instructions to remove background noise and the harnesses from the three dogs. The artists reproduced not just the appearance of the dogs, but even seemed to capture the character of the dogs through the eyes. The cock-a-poo in the drawing was 17 years old and just lived a couple weeks longer after the photo. We are happy to be able to memorialize her with her puppy friends, the 2 pugs.

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosOutstanding and Uniqueby Eric Van Horn (Rio Rancho, NM, US)

This is the second time I have commissioned a piece of art but the first time from myDaVinci. First of all, giving a gift of original art is something really memorable and special. I commissioned a portrait of me and my daughter from a photo taken last Memorial Day, and I will give it to her as a gift for Christmas. One thing I like about commissioning art from a photo is that the artist can do all sorts of things that just can't be done in Photoshop. (Plus it is original art!) I wanted my t-shirt changed, and the original photo had way too much contrast. The artist did a wonderful job. I also requested - somewhat late in the process - to add in background details. Even though there was not much room, the artists did a wonderful job adding them in. It is also nice that you can get prints from the original. I bought one for myself. I have two modest criticisms. One is that it would have been nice to be able to preview how the original photo was to be cropped before they started the work. Second is that the range of papers, mats, and frames is limited. I have ordered prints from fine art printers, and they offer many different kinds of paper, mats, glass, and frames.

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosJanuary 6, 2026by Dana D. (Kansas City, MO, US)

We're so happy with the results! The artist did a wonderful job capturing our home and creating the keepsake we wanted following our move after 35 years. The pricing and timing are very reasonaable and, above all, the finished product is beautiful! Thank you!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsHand drawn pet photoby Kristine Brass (Pennington, NJ, US)

This is my second purchase from myDavinci. Both experiences were great. The ordering process is simple, myDavinci is responsive, they provide a preview of the work before it is finalized so you can request edits. Both of the items I purchased were gifts and the recipients love them.

Personalized Masterpiece Madame Ackerman from PhotoBeautiful! by Gina (New Jersey)

I could not ask for a better experience. The customer service was on point and the artwork was PERFECT! The artist took the photo I submitted and blended it so perfectly with the portrait - the outcome was breathtaking. Thank you - I will be using your service again and again and again....

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoBeautiful vision of our family cabinby Carolyn S Lewis (Dallas, TX, US)

The water color version of our family's beloved cabin in Colorado is lovely, and l look forward to giving them to our children as a reminder of their heritage.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsPencil Drawing of Dogby Stephen Hilty (San Luis Obispo, CA, US)

I love the pencil drawing of our dog. The myDaVinci site was easy to use and I was amazed at how quickly I received the drawing. The framing was done very well.

LeonardoNew addition to the family by Kim Voorhees (Piscataway, NJ, US)

We are having our 5th grandchild in the family. I wanted to do something different for his arrival and part of the baby shower gift. My artist did a great job following my lead. We love this and can’t wait for the family to see. Thank you again for first class art work and memories for that family.

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosMy buddy, Mr Boog, dog printby Eddie Black (Leander, TX, US)

The colored pencil drawings of my Bulldog Mr. Boog is amazing! The life like print was so perfect and real like that it warms my heart. I highly recommend MyDaVinci to others. What a great gift to provide someone that is personal for someone you love just in time for Christmas. The communication and delivery was also spot on. Thank you to the Artist and this company.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsCarbon copy of the photograph by Divya Bhat (VENICE, CA, US)

The artist did a fantastic job of capturing our beloved Molly who left our family at the age of 19. I had this made for my father who lost his greatest companion. This drawing brought him a tremendous amount of joy when he received it.

Hand Drawn Vintage Davinci Sketch from PhotosBeautiful!by Carrie Poston (Florence, SC, US)

I recently purchased a sketch of my husband and son for my husband's first father's day. I am amazed at the quality of the work. The artist produced a beautiful sketch, amazingly detailed. My husband loves it and so do I! I have been recommending My DaVinci to family and friends. You cannot beat the quality of work and price.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsGreat service!by Jason Gold (Garden City, ID, US)

I Ordered a hand-drawn sketch as a christmas gift. After sending in the photo, an associate from mydavinci.com emailed me within a day, verifing what I wanted done. About a week later, they emailed me again with what they had done. I had to approve the product before they would actually send it to me. The sketch was awesome. After my approval, the sketch arrived in the mail within a week. The sketch was even better in person. It was top quality.

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