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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.

Pop Art 4 Panels Portrait from PhotoREVIEWby Deborah Conaway (UNIONTOWN, PA, US)

THIS WILL BE A NICE SURPRISE FOR MY FATHER'S 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from Photoamazing giftby Kenton (Illinois)

For less than a nice meal out, I got her this beautiful watercolor of our home that she shows to everyone who comes over. Worth every penny and more.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsBaby and Mom portraitby Stacey Coyle (Leander, TX, US)

I had a drawing done of a picture my son took with his phone of his wife and new baby boy to gift him for his first Father’s Day. He took the pic on a flip phone so the quality was not great. The artwork was amazing I couldn’t have asked for a better result. It captures a moment in time that was a rare and beautiful picture

Personalized American Gothic Masterpiece from PhotosExceeded expectations!by Monica Willkomm (Nokomis, FL, US)

I’m so pleased with how my print turned out. I forwarded pictures found on Facebook for my colleague’s print and they were able to use them and create such a cool and seamless picture. Would definitely recommend this company and order from here again. Furthermore, they were so quick to send me the picture for approval and shipping was just as fast. Thank you!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsPhenomenal work of artby Ebonie Harris (Redford, MI, US)

This is my third portrait from this company. Yet again the artist did a phenomenal job and exceeded my expectations. Thank you again, myDavinci.com!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsFAB!by Gayle Miller (Hopewell, NJ, US)

You guys are AWESOME. So glad I found you. I always struggle to come up with unique gift ideas and now I have a place to come! Your artist captured the baby perfectly. My only regret is I didn't choose color since he has beautiful blue eyes! My next will be an Engagement Gift for my brother. Waiting to get the picture & I'll be back! WOW! Love you guys. Gayle

Paris Pop from PhotosAbsolutely 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!

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.

Oil Painting Giclee Portraits from PhotosFabulous by Brenda Ball (Spring, TX, US)

MyDaVinci worked very well with me as the artist had to draw 20 people in the final picture. One person had to be added into the final picture. The individuals in the drawing look great. They also created a new background so it would look like the group is outside. I definitely would recommend MyDaVinci for any hand painted pictures.

Hand Painted Ink Rendering Portraits from Photoscouldn't be happierby nancylee prohaska (Exeter, RI, US)

EXCELLENT work! Absolutely beautifuul workmanship, high quality and just couldn't be happier. After the sample review, I asked if they could bring out her bright blue eyes and they did without hesitation and got the final review back almost immediately and the eyes were just like the picture. Would highly recommend to anyone, in fact I have had others done before this and was just as happy and have referred several people and they loved there's also. Thank you for making our fur babies come alive in your renditions!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsPerfect Presentby Eric L (Eagan , MN, US)

I had this drawing done for my sisters for a Christmas present. Unfortunately both of our parents had passed away very young and before their grandchildren were born so there weren't ever going to be any pictures of them all together. With the wonderful assistance of the people at myDaVinci, they created this group picture after many fine tunings from trying to combine 2 different pictures. I gave the picture to my sisters at Thanksgiving and just by the emotional reactions from them, as well as the kids, it was very apparent that they were thrilled with the drawing. Having something with our parents and the grandkids, that would never have happened, will be enjoyed for years to come. I can't recommend myDaVinci more if you are contemplating have a picture recreated. They are patient, professional and the artist is spectacular. I can't Thank them enough for bringing this idea for a present to fruition!

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosGORGEOUS by betsy graham (norton, MA, US)

IT WAS A BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR MY SON. HE WAS ABSOLUTELY THRILLED, HE COULDN'T GET OVER HOW IT WAS EXACTLY LIKE THE PHOTO I HAD SENT, RIGHT DOWN TO THE FRECKLE ON HIS DAUGHTER'S CHEEK. YOUR WORK IS AMAZING !!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANYONE TO USE YOUR COMPANY IF THEY WANT A PERSONAL AND SENTIMENTAL GIFT FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE IN THEIR LIVES. SINCERELY BETSY GRAHAM

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsFriendsby Bobby Ruth Cardenas (Lubbock, TX, US)

I emailed a photo of friends to have a pencil drawing done. The artist was ever so good at capturing my friends great smile in the photo. Great work as always. This is the fourth portrait mydavinci has made for me. GREAT WORK!

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-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoPerfect Giftby Frank Nocera (Clearwater , FL, US)

My ex-wife moved into a ca1930 lakeside cottage this past summer and I was looking for a unique gift. I happened upon mydavinci, sent them a photo, and they nailed it. Beautifully painted original water color at a great price. Needless to say, she loved it. I really liked the way they allowed me to make minor changes before the final design. These guys are great. If you are hesitant to buy, don’t be. I highly recommend mydavinci.

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 Renaissance Portrait Adam and Eve from PhotosChristmas Surpriseby Frances Conrad (Pequannock, NJ, US)

The family loved the Adam & Eve picture that I had made using my parents wedding photo. It was a surprise "bonus" Xmas gift. It looked great. This was ordered within 2 weeks of Christmas & they were extremely fast in getting the preview ready & we received it a few days after approval. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun & personal gift.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsIn Memory of our Petby Nancy Andrews (Stevensville, MI, US)

Words cannot express the feelings upon seeing "PIP" in a sketch! I have used your services in the past but never a personal photo being recreated. I have recommended mydavinci to several people and am definitely going to keep this idea for future pets!! THANK YOU

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosAMAZINGby Vickie Vizina (Duson, LA, US)

Love, Love, Love our portrait. I purchased this portrait of our deceased German Shepherd for my son as a Christmas gift!!! It was absolutely beautiful, looks just like our beloved Chico and we will cherish it forever. I will definately be ordering from this company again, be it for a human or animal portrait.

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoNY house that grandfather builtby Robert Morris (Maynard, MA, US)

Excellent watercolor captures the look and feel of this sentimental property. The artist removed overgrown brush from the scene and really fixed the appearance which had become obscured. The detail is exquisite such as showing individual bricks in the house and chimney. The overall balance of color and texture is sublime.

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.

Print Photos On Canvas, Premium Photo Paper, or Fine Art PaperVibrant by Jeannine Koval (CHATHAM, NJ, US)

Thank you. You've brought a summer memory to life. The definition is beautiful..

Showgirl Caricature from PhotosShow girl pictureby Carolyn Galyon (Newport, NC, US)

I loved it! It is so adorable! I am not half bad as a cartoon! Great idea for those unique people in your life. I plan to order the "andy warhol" esque one for my daughter's fifteenth birthday. The order was promptly shipped and I highly recommend to have your order framed. Thank you for a great wedding anniverary gift. Sincerely, Carolyn

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsKoko in the mirrorby Jan Bergeson (Kansas City, MO, US)

This is from one of the last photos taken of our precious Koko who we adopted over 14 years ago. She lived to be 15+ years old. We could not be happier about the way this pencil drawing turned out. I would recommend myDaVinci to anyone looking for a drawling of a pet, their home, or special person(s).

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosBeautiful drawing of homeby Jesseca McDaniel (Highland Park, IL, US)

My brother is moving due to a job change from the first home he bought with his growing family. They are sad to leave, and this is such a special reminder of the memories they made in the home. Beautiful work’

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoSpectacular Art Work - Wow!by Steve N. (Charlottesville, VA, US)

We had no idea what to expect, but the process was easy, efficient, and professional. The water color drawing came out picture perfect! Our daughter and son-in-law were very surprised and very pleased to have such a great keepsake of their family home! Definitely recommended!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsGreatby Hank Ramos (Sun City, CA, US)

My wife was very surprised and very emotional after seeing herself and lovely mother on the portrait who passed away a year ago. I'm very happy and so is my wife.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsGreat Closing Giftby Allen McFeaters (Austin, TX, US)

I contracted My DaVinci to do a custom drawing of a home for one of my real estate clients as a closing gift. This client sold his home after building it with his wife over 50 years ago. He raised his children and grandchildren in the home and it was very special to them all. It was nice to give him this gift so he and his family can always have the home with them.

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 Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsThe Boysby CharleneR Barthelemy (Katy, TX, US)

I ordered a pencil sketch of my daughter's dogs for her Mother's Day surprise. I sent a couple extra photos just so the artists could "get a feel" of the boys' personalities - ha, ha The artists suggested the pic below because it had the most detail. They are very good about communication...after several e-mails this was the final product. My daughter was overjoyed. She said it "captured" the boys' personalities from their expressions to their stances. It took on extra meaning because she is relocating so this not only is a reminder of good times shared where she lives but a great new house-warming gift for their new place. I had previously ordered a watercolor from DaVinci for a friend which was just beautiful. They don't just duplicate...they put a little bit of sentiment in everything they do...lots of coupons and very reasonable additions like matte and frame. My next order will be a color pencil sketch!!

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