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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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Perfect - Captured Every Detail by Denise Slifer (Naples, FL, US)

I couldn’t be happier with this pencil sketch of my home! The artist captured every detail beautifully — from the texture of the brick to the gentle shading of the trees, it’s absolutely stunning. The sketch feels so personal and full of warmth, perfectly reflecting the character of the house. You can tell it was created with real care and talent. It’s now framed in our living room, and everyone who visits comments on how amazing it looks. A true keepsake that I’ll treasure for years! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a thoughtful, timeless piece of art.

Kaydee by Bonnie Hilliard (Lawrenceville, GA, US)

My granddaughter wanted this to give to her mom on her birthday. She was so happy and excited she gave it to her mom before her birthday. She pointed out the details of Kaydee that the artist captured and was very pleased with the drawing. Will buy again from mydavinci.

Warhol by chris matukas (Clarksburg, ON, CA)

I appreciate the option to have the PDF sent to me vs waiting for the formal print to arrive. This saved me on the cost and provided an expedited option by printing at my local Staples. Thank you, my partner loved her gift - unique and different.

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.

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 .

seeing is believingby Diane Kelly (Barneveld, WI, US)

I liked My DaVinci's website better than the others that I saw and also liked the diversity of things that they offered. I took a chance and ordered a pencil sketch. Didn't have a real clear photo for them to work with, but am overjoyed with the end result. I will definitely use them again if I am looking to get this type of product, and have suggested them to family and friends.

Ken Grant - Piperby Ken Grant (Parker, CO, US)

this came out very nice. It was a present for my better half and she loves it. I don't know why it says "Ken" in the lower corner. No worries. It will be a nice piece for my spouse's office.

Impressiveby Brandi Schriner (Wayzata, MN, US)

I recently ordered a picture for my sister's first anniversary and I could not believe how perfect it turned out! Thank you so much for making this the best gift ever. I was worried how it would look, but when I received it I was so impressed! I will definitely be using your site again. Thank you again.

Not just for anniversariesby Judith Harch (Mullica Hill, NJ, US)

I love this print. I framed it with a beachy wood frame for a friend's birthday. She and her husband own a shore home, so the saying was perfect. Can't wait to give it to her. My order was filled and in my mailbox within 3 days!

A-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!

Excellent work and great service!by Elmer Tolentino (Livermore, CA, US)

This company was very patient and professional, helping me getting the work done to my satisfaction and in a timely manner. I actually did not approve the first 3 versions of the work but it did not matter. They continued to work with me through the various interations until I was completely happy. The final work of art was done beautifully and the look on my Wife's face when she saw the portrait will forever be remembered. Thanks MyDaVinci! I am a customer for life. Jon from California

myDaVinci does great workby Chester Robinson (Englewood, OH, US)

I really appreciate the way that myDaVinci recreates real photos, we greatly enjoy all of the artwork they have done of photos featuring us and our two children.

‘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.

A New Masterpieceby P Cally (Massachusetts, US)

Really excellent work! I sent a couple of photos. The artist was able to get the face angle very close to the original art, which was my desire. Totally love how well it turned out. You get to review the image before it is made and billed. In my case I couldn't see anything to request they change. The frame came with hanging wire and hanging hardware assembled and ready to hang. Very happy customer.

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!

Beautiful 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!

Fun and Colorfulby Nancy Monarch (Bethesda, MD, US)

My son and daughter in law loved this pop culture photo. We displayed it at their rehearsal dinner at an art museum before their wedding. Many guests admired the Warhol like display.

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.

He LOVED It!by Laura M (Lewisburg, TN, US)

I bought this print for my husband for our first anniversary. We talked about it and decided for at least the first year to use the traditional anniversary gift list. I was searching around on the internet for the perfect gift. I stumbled across mydavinci.com and found the perfect gift! The golfer in the picture even looks like him! I had it personalized with a quote from Ben Hogan "The most important shot in golf is the next one." We will be using mydavinci.com for all of our picture needs.

Watercolor Portrait of Houseby Linda Julian (Rehoboth, MA, US)

The artist that created my watercolor created an outstanding product! I greatly appreciated the opportunity to review the work . I asked for a few changes and they made them very quickly. I gave this as a gift and the recipient was stunned and amazed at the detail and accuracy. I loved seeing the recipient's facial expression of amazement when he saw this for the first time. This was truly a very special gift.

Brilliant!by Tracy Alderson (Feltham, , GB)

I loved this when it arrived, couldn't have asked for anything better. Got it as a present for my fiancé as he loves American fire truck and this is his favourite truck...! He said it's the best present he has ever had! Thank you so much for creating this amazing picture x

Delivery and quality outstadingby Robert Wright - Collett (Dallas, TX, US)

The likeness of the submitted photo was exceptional, as was the color scheme. The timing and delivery of the product were exactly as promised, which is rare these days. Despite the busy Christmas holiday season, the product was produced and delivered on time.

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!!

Way better than I ever expected!by Michael Levin (North Bennington, VT, US)

The picture we had MyDavinci make is just outstanding! Much higher quality print and framing than I had expected and the artwork is perfect! It will hang proudly and I've got 2 more cats and 3 dogs so well be getting a lot more things from My DaVinci! HIGHLY recommend!

Dads placeby Kevin C (Bellmore, NY, US)

I purchased this drawing as a gift for a friend who had recently lost her father.The entire process of losing him and selling the family home had been incredibly emotional for her. When I presented her with the drawing she was overwelmed with emotion, it truly captured the essence of her father in such a beautiful way. The detail and craftsmanship are extraordinary. Thank you for creating such a meaningful and lasting gift.

Grandkids fishing by Jaylene Jensen (Urbandale, IA, US)

This is my third watercolor I have ordered from this website, each one is of a grandchild. Their work is high quality and the detail work is so beautiful. They are so willing to work with you and give advice so the final picture is appreciated and turns out as good as possible. I would not hesitate to order again

Beautifulby 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.

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!

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.

tablescapeby Rika Peterson (Sioux Falls, SD, US)

The sketch represents the picture perfectly. The details and dimensions are what makes it so special. This tablescape represents the meeting of two sets of parents before a year full of exciting events: an engagement and a wedding! I love that this memory will live on through art.

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