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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 PhotoBeautiful work, swift, and responsive!by Olivia (Westerville, OH, US)

I was very impressed with my experience with myDaVinci--the ordering process was easy and customer service and my artist immediately reached out, discussed which photo would be their best reference, and assured me they could still customize the painting to include fall foliage (the reference photo was taken in winter). The painting was done much earlier than I expected, and is even more beautiful in person. I bought this for my mom, who is planning to downsize from my childhood home, and I think she will love it!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsFantastic job!by Steve Hinkle (NJ, US)

The fact that My DaVinci artists trained for years definitely shows in this sketch. It is very close to the picture I sent in and I am amazed at how closely the details were followed. I would definitely recommend this service to anyone who wants high-quality art to adorn their walls or desk space. Great job!

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosA great experience!by Leslie Webb (St. Albert, AB, CA)

Ordered this as a wedding gift and from the start the experience was great. Communication from and with myDavinci was prompt and always kept me up to date with where the product was at. The product was ordered, done, and received in a very short time period-about 2 weeks- and the couple loved it. Will definitely use this site again

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoGot exactly what I wanted by Erika (Springfield, TN, US)

I had not purchased a watercolor before, so I was skeptical, but it turned out exactly how I was hoping. I had to make a few revisions to this piece, and the artist did exactly as requested. It’s a beautiful piece and didn’t take long to get at all. I would have expected longer with such a large picture. Thank you!!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsStunning artwork by Whitney Brooks (Bennington, VT, US)

This is the 5th pencil sketch I have purchased from mydavinci and have NEVER been disappointed. Their work is absolutely beautiful and worth every penny.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch Artistspencil sketchby Joan da Silva Heit (Woodstock, MD, US)

My experience with myDavinci was excellent. All work was done and sent in a timely manor. The communication with myDavinci was easy. I did communicate needed changes twice before the final sketch. On the third viewing I had debated about a minor change but accepted the third sketch. They changed everything that I had asked with no problem. The words used for this drawing at our niece's baby shower were stunning, and beautiful. Most important, our niece loves it, and it meant a lot to her. I plan to work with myDavinci again in the future.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsMatthewby Deana Darnstaedt (Valparaiso, IN, US)

This is a masterpiece! I absolutely love it! I can't believe how well it turned out. You can't even tell he was sleeping in his car seat. He looks peaceful and perfect. I was worried about the turn around time, but I received the final picture weeks before planned. Thank you so much, I'm sure my fiance' will love it for his birthday! I know I do! I definately will be using your site again soon!

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoDobby Watercolorby Roseanna McCleary (Glenside, PA, US)

We love our watercolor of Dobby. We lost him to cancer three months ago and wanted something to remember him. The artist captured not just his looks but also his personality. Those eyes! And we got amazing service throughout the process.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsMyloby Brian Ballou (Alvin, TX, US)

It was amazing . I got it for my girlfriend for her birthday. She loved it. I would recommend this for any dog lover out there.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsJoplin Rememberedby Sam Burkes (Alexandria, VA, US)

I took a chance with sending in a photo of my wife's dog that she had to euthanize. It was an idea I had for a Christmas gift and her first artwork for her new office. I am so happy I decided to go with My DaVinci because the drawing brought tears from her eyes. It is so incredible. The artwork was done quickly and on time. I love having the Artist's signature on it. I will be using My DaVinci again.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsPoppyby Dawn Eastes (Nolensville, TN, US)

I submitted a photograph of my best friend's little rescue dog. She lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia in Canada. This will be her birthday present and she knows nothing about it. She is traveling here right now, even as I'm typing this, to visit with family members who live near me outside of Nashville. I'm thrilled with how the pencil sketch turned out and would recommend this artwork group to anyone. It was done to my specifications and was also received in plenty of time for her birthday in just a few days. Thank you very much. She is going to be so surprised. Well done!

Custom Royal Portrait King Nasir from PhotoNailed it!by Brock Weems (Denver, CO, US)

Y’all are awesome! Best birthday gift I think I’ve ever given. I can’t wait to do more! Customer service was great & simple. The quality was fantastic and it was a pretty fun and easy process from start to finish. Thank you so much for doing such a great job. Y’all are awesome! Thanks for making it affordable too.

Tarzan and Jane Jungle Couple Adventure Caricature from PhotosAlways very satisfiedby Katherine Wicke (Hereford, AZ, US)

This particular caricature is the sixth one I've had made up in the last year. As I've always been.... I was very satisfied, and pleased with how it came out. The artists at My DaVinci have always worked with me and made any corrections and/or additions that I requested. These make terrific, and fun gifts that everyone I've given them to, has truly enjoyed. I'm sure I'll be having more made up in the near future.

Personalized Love and Music Masterpiece from PhotosBack in timeby THELMA THERIAULT (CARSON CITY, NV, US)

Thank you so much for a job well done. I bought the photo for a Christmas gift and my husband really enjoyed receiving it. I also showed the picture to many friends and I sent them your web site. I am looking into photos that I am going to have made for my son and daughter-in-law's anniversary. It is so much fun choosing the perfect photo gift. You have a great selection of photo art to chose from! Thanks again.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch Artists60th anniversary pictureby Mary Kimmer (Sylvania, OH, US)

We were so pleased with our parents 60th picture. The original I sent them was of poor quality but this artist stuck with it and we were able to recreate there wedding photo. I would not hesitate to have additional drawings done through them.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsBest Friendsby Regina Lustig (Fraser, MI, US)

I could not be more pleased with our purchase from My Davinci. Every question I had was answered promptly. Extremely easy to work with. Our son in-law LOVED this sketch. I would highly recommend My Davinci to anybody.

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoSon‘s first homeby Barbara Tavenner (Richmond, VA, US)

Our son is getting married and we gave this to he and his fiancé as this is their first home. . The creator was wonderful and made changes quickly for me. . The artwork was delivered in a timely manner and they love it!

Hand Painted Ink Rendering Portraits from PhotosGreat job!by Robin Morley (Chester, NJ, US)

I sent a photo of my daughter and fiancé’s apt in a historic section of Boston and the artist did a wonderful job of capturing the charm of the old brick building at Christmas time. I added a request for a few additional details after I saw the first rendition and it was done perfectly . This made a great gift and they really love it!

Vintage Pop from PhotosLove the Art Workby Nat Collins (Larose, LA, US)

We absolutely love the picture and is presently hanging on the wall in our living room!!! Will be purchasing more in the near future!!!

Pop Art 4 Panels Portrait from PhotoEven better than the real Andy!!by Veronica Torres (Toronto, ON, CA)

I was looking for the perfect personalized gift and ordered the myDaVinci Andy Warhol 4-panel for my boyfriend for Christmas. What a massive success it was! It got rave reviews from all my family and friends! The colors are amazing, bright and vivid! I ordered it on canvas and it looked just like the real deal! Andy Warhol move over!! myDaVinci is amazing!! I've ordered many items from myDaVinci but this by far was my FAVORITE! We hung it up in my house and get a great response from visitors!! THANKS MYDAVINCI!!! You've got yourself a life-long customer!!

Hand Drawn Vintage Davinci Sketch from PhotosGreat Workby bill mead (salt lake city, UT, US)

I am very impressed with this company. I needed the work done quickly and they did every thing they could to get my job done and delivered. My wife loved the picture. We were married at a later stage of our lives. She has always wondered what we would have been like if me married at 21 years old. MyDaVinci made that happen for her. This was a very good experience for me. I am glad I found MyDaVinci.

Personalized Masterpiece Major General from PhotoMy beautiful Granddogby Yvette Malka (New City, NY, US)

Ordering was easy and quick. Quality and exceptional work. This is my second time ordering from MyDaVinci and certainly not my last! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsPerfection by Chelsea Haynes (Buford, GA, US)

I decided to have this drawing done for my boyfriend after his grandfather passed away. I cannot begin to explain how amazing the drawing turned out. I was even told the picture I sent in was hard to tell details and the artist still knocked it out of the park. I will most definitely use them again in the future. My boyfriend was more than impressed with his extremely sentimental gift. Thank you for making my idea come true.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsAspenby 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.

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosAmazing!!by Dana Elliott (Newport, NC, US)

I do not typically do reviews - I dont want to influence people for or against a product BUT felt i needed to write this for those of you choosing between companies for this type of item like i was. Where you go in blindly trusting the vendor to do a good job. My experience with this company was nothing short of incredible. They were patient while i changed my mind several times over the design, honest about my background options and the final outcome was truly incredible. It was for a friend for her 60th birthday and the detail down to the single hairs on their heads was spot on. She was truly speechless and overcome with emotion at the likeness. I highly recommend them - they are worth your trust.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsSchnoodle Love IIby Mary Stepura (Cary, NC, US)

Same review as on the other picture I ordered. Have to add a mat to the outside of the drawing making the total size when framed much larger than I intended. Might be helpful to share on your site that the drawing will fill the entire page and to allow for a mat and frame which will make the final piece at least 1-2 inched larger in total size.

Personalized Renaissance Portrait Girl with a Pearl Earring from PhotoCaitlin wit a pearl earringby Rita Greco (CHARLESTOWN, MA, US)

I had originally ordered this in 8x10 and loved it so much I ordered a larger size. I absolutely love this rendition of my daughter as Vermeer’s subject. It looks so authentic and is beautifully presented in the framing. My daughter, who passed away tragically two years ago loved this painting. When I opened the package and saw the piece, tears just came to my eyes it so perfectly suited her face and pose. Thank you so much.

Hand Painted Ink Rendering Portraits from PhotosExceptional workby Christopher Dahlberg (Memphis, TN, US)

My son has just purchased a new home and is likely to move in for the holidays. When I saw a write up about this company in a newspaper, I began thinking this would be a great Christmas present. The artwork is wonderful. We have framed it and have it ready for the holidays. I appreciate the good communication throughout the whole process. I highly recommend this company.

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoHappy 100 Years!by Kay Isley (Athens, GA, US)

My daughter’s house turns 100 years old in 2024 and she’s planning a birthday party. I now have the perfect present - a beautiful watercolor! I couldn’t be happier with the painting I received. Every detail is captured. I sent two photos - one taken with Christmas wreaths on the windows and snow on the ground and the other with tree in her front yard in full Fall color. The finished product was perfect. I can’t wait to give it to her so she’ll get it at Christmas. I also ordered the digital file to use on note cards and the birthday party invites. I highly recommend mydavinci.com! I'll be ordering from them again soon.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsA truly great gift!by Melanie STIEBER (Williamsburg, MI, US)

I ordered three My DaVinci drawings for Christmas gifts. They were all different and so well received! Although the one pictured here is a house drawing, the second one was a picture of grandchildren dancing at a family wedding and a third one featured a family member holding up a newly caught fish. All three fit the personalities of their recipients. The My DaVinci service was as described. Although the gifts were delayed in delivery due to winter weather, the preview feature allowed me to share the gift on Christmas morning. Communication was good. I have one suggestion regarding shipping: Clarify that multiple pictures may arrive in the same shipment. I received three different Fed Ex tracking numbers but only the first one was activated. It caused me to think that the other two were lost in shipping. However, when the first one arrived, the other two were in the same mailing tube. All in all, a great gift!

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