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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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Look no further for a custom caricatureby Lewis Askegaard (Staunton, VA, US)

You can find caricature artists all over the internet. We wanted an 8x12 wedding picture. MyDaVince did a great job, customizing it just like we wanted. They sent us a trial, and we asked for a couple of changes, which they did in a day just as we asked. The picture was boxed securely, came in two days. The whole process took 2-3 weeks, which would have been less had I used a credit card rather than a check. This is not a hand done caricature but rather they use photo technology (that I wouldn't understand), but it was customized just like we wanted, and the likenesses of the bride and groom were right on. Total cost? Just $120, with no surprised fees. You can pay less, but you can pay a lot more on the web. I could not recommend them more highly.

Lowryby KIMBERLY HAPPERSETT (Rogers, AR, US)

Great communication, beautiful piece of art that will mean so much to the recipient

Very Happy With Purchaseby Mindy Tindle (Reno, NV, US)

My daughter is graduating from high school and I wanted a "fun" gift to go along with her more serious gifts. This totally fit the bill and I was very pleased with the results. I was also extremely happy with how fast the artwork was completed and the fact that they allow you to review the final copy and make any needed changes (didn't have any) before you actually get it.

Special Memoryby Stacy Brasher (Concord, CA, US)

This brought tears to our eyes, so thankful for this wonderful memory of our sweet Athena

Gracie at the windowby Yvonne Mina (Scarborough, ME, US)

We lost our beautiful Labradoodle Gracie, after 16 years of unconditional love . She was always there to make us laugh , comfort us , and motivate us to keep going everyday. She was truly an angel. Her loss has deeply sadden everyone in our family. Our two boys who, were little ,when she was a puppy grew up with her constant love and attention. They are grown now, and living away , but they cherished the visits home just to see her sweet face. My husband and I, now empty nesters ,came home every night to a house still full of life, because Gracie was waiting for us. Her picture was so beautifully done and helped with our grief. Thank you .

Great Work :)by Destini Coy (Talbott, TN, US)

the artist did very well. This gift was a special gift to my mom,grandmother, and aunt. The two older people in the artwork is my grandma and grandpa and they passed away before my son which is the baby in the artwork was born, they always said they hoped they would still be here when I had kids but sadly that didn’t happened and they passed in 2016 (grandma) & 2020 (grandpa). So, the work you guys put together for me means so so much to us. Thank you :)

Another great job!by Margaret Weber (Hauppauge, NY, US)

This is the fifth hand drawn color pencil I ordered. Each one is perfect and looks exactly like the photo that was sent to DaVinvi to create the drawing. This drawing was particularly difficult because the baby had a frown in all her Baptism pictures. We asked DaVinci to use a photo of the baby smiling from a different photo and superimpose it onto the Baptism photo. No one could tell that the drawing was actually from two different photographs! FYI - make sure you check if you are ordering the layout in landscape or portrait. Not realizing the drawing's layout was landscape, I approved it. When the drawing arrived, I discovered the error. DaVinici was very accommodating and told me to return the drawing and they corrected the layout. I highly recommend DaVinci because of their talented artists and great customer service.

My Grands are Grandby Phyllis McCrary (Vestavia, AL, US)

I'm always looking for a way to do something different with all the wonderful pictures I have with my grand children. I just accidentally found this online when I googled pictures to ink. I gave it a try and I'm thrilled with the results. So much I ordered an additional one for the great grandmother. If you're looking for something new to do with a new or old photo, give them a try. P. McCrary

Steve and Janeby stephanie crippen (Nebo, NC, US)

This was a gift for my father, who is in a nursing home with Parkinson’s. All I wanted was something to make him smile, since he has lost the ability to do that easily. This did it! A big smile came on his face and he and my stepmother were overjoyed! Thank you for creating such a beautiful piece of art. You made an old man laugh. And that is all I wanted for Father’s Day. This is a beautiful piece of work. Thank you to the artist who drew it You created a beautiful memory for us.

Christmas Giftby A. Hoover (Conneaut Lake, PA, US)

So happy with my Grandogs portrait. Looks exactly like the photo I sent them and I think my daughter is going to be very happy with her gift.

My Granddaughter's Pictureby Gregory Beamer (Pomona, CA, US)

I really did some homework before picking myDaVinci, and still was not prepared for the product or the service. You can't beat this company for dedication to detail, speed and accuracy of their products. We hung it in our guest bedroom, and told each other that we knew our daughter's remarks when she saw it - we both won - "I want it!" Thanks for being true to your advertising, and you have great artists on staff!

Excellent Resultsby Brad Shelton (Mesquite, TX, US)

I chose to commission a piece for my wife's birthday, featuring our four departed dogs. Having only a few older photos, I offered them up for as much detail as possible. I was offered mock-ups for final approval, allowing me to make a minor change before finalizing the order, and I'm very pleased with the results. My wife loves the final product. She's amazed with the detail! I gladly recommend myDaVinci, and I would use them again.

Amazing work of art!by Holly Rocco (Barrington, IL, US)

My experience with my DaVinci was exceptional! I uploaded my photo and asked that they remove this and that, add other details, etc. and they did an amazing job! I loved that I got proofs along the way and the final product is something that I will treasure. I'm very happy with the quality of my purchase.

Maggie Too our German Shepherdby David L. Heeres (Sequim, WA, US)

This is our second print from My DaVinci. Our first was of our German shepherd Heidi. The prints are quite good and the staff are professional and accommodating. But, more importantly, our dog Maggie Too believes that My DaVinci captured her beauty extremely well. Woof, woof!

Exactly Like the photo by Laurel York (Asheville, NC, US)

This is a beautiful pencil sketch that is exactly like the photograph. Arrived intact and ready for gifting. Was a very well received Christmas present! Would highly recommend Mydavinci to memorialize your special photograph! This is our third order with them and we have been very pleased with all of the artwork

Our Pennyby Sharon Stern (Cincinnati, OH, US)

I am very please with the finished art work of the photo I had submitted. This is going to be a birthday present for my husband, after all this is his little buddy. The artist truly caught the expression of her eyes when she looks at him. Thank you again, this will be one of his best gifts ever!

Absolutely Magnificent!by David Wood (Ozark, MO, US)

I thought it impossible to make my exquisite fiancé any more beautiful than she is and the artist at myDaVinci somehow created a magnificent work of art that brought an ephemeral, dreamy opulence to her natural beauty!! Absolutely captures the essence of her beauty and the canvas belongs in a gallery but I will treasure it myself!

Aspenby Beth Durbin (Allison Park, PA, US)

This is the second dog sketch we have purchased through myDavinci The sketches are exceptional. The attention to detail in capturing, not only each dog’s physical characteristic, but their soul is uncanning. Any requests for changes are immediately addressed and done exactly as requested. Each sketch was completed and received as promised and in a most timely fashion. This is an outstanding company from product to customer service. If I could give more than a five-star rating, I would. If you are considering having a sketch made of a beloved pet, you have found the best. Your search ends here.

Thrill of Victory by Ken Skidmore (Mont Belvieu, TX, US)

We could not be more happy with our sketch from myDaVinci. It captured a special moment from a 1979 Texas High School State Championship football game victory. I feel like the sketch turned out better than the actual photograph. Thanks for putting the memory to paper for both coaches and player!

Beyond expectations by Susan (Bloomington, IL, US)

This artwork was purchased as a gift. I am extremely pleased, the portrait is absolutely beautiful, colorfully detailed and accurately depicted image sent. THANK YOU!!!

Finby Joni Hardin (Smyrna, SC, US)

This is amazing? I absolutely love it! It’s a surprise birthday gift for my daughter-in-law. I can hardly wait to give it to her (Nov 6). The drawing of my grandson, Fin is completely him, precise, the colors are great & I’m just so happy with it Thank you!

‘My Dad’by Diane Stierle (Milford, PA, US)

This perfect portrait captured the ‘my dad’ everlasting smile for my daughter’s 40th birthday gift; thank you ‘myDaVinci’ and your gifted artists for art work from the heart.

Celebrating 40th Birthday with Familyby Jessica (Santa Fe, NM, US)

This is my 5th time working with myDaVinci on a custom caricature and I love the way the artwork turns out every time! Now my sisters will have this memory of their surprise 40th birthday party displayed for years to come :) Thank You myDaVinci!

Lulu and Gunnerby Margaret Farrell Lucchesi (Hilton Head Island, SC, US)

The drawing of these two precious fur babies was a wedding gift to dear friends. They loved it. My experience with mydavinci was great. The artists send proofs to be accepted or altered and their work is beautiful with the finished product!

Love It!by Jodi R. (Pompton Lakes, NJ, US)

Gave this to my husband for our 25th Wedding Anniversary.....he was so surprised and absolutely love it just as much as I do! This portrait is replacing our original one that we lost in a house fire 10 years ago. Glad I came across your website! Thank you!

Much appreciated house warming giftby Laura Cavallo (Centennial, CO, US)

I commissioned a watercolor of an aerial view of a lakehouse for friends. The process to order was easy and quick, and I appreciated the opportunity to review the watercolor prior to finalization. Our friends were touched and pleased with an original watercolor rendering of their new property.

A Grade of A+by Kathleen Joswick (MACOMB, IL, US)

I had this painting made for my daughter. She is very proud of her house which has received an historic preservation award. When she saw the watercolor she said "If I saw this painting at an art gallery, I would want to buy it, even if it wasn't my house." I consider that the highest level compliment.

Lovelyby BettyJo Bast (Grand Rapids, MI, US)

So pleased with this watercolor of our home. The team at mydavinci also responded to my modification requests. Finished product is perfect. Thanks!

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!

10/10by Allison Smith (Mount Ida, AR, US)

The artist did such an amazing job, they even gave a preview and the opportunity to ask to make a change to the painting if needed. I can’t thank them enough for this priceless painting. It will be cherished forever.

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