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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 Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsTalented artistryby Thomas O'Shay (Woodbridge, VA, US)

I contracted this pencil sketch of a photograph for someone whose parrot passed away unexpectedly, so I had a high bar for the artist to meet. They exceeded my expectations! They were patient with making the changes I wanted, and the sketch turned out perfect. The recipient of the sketch was ecstatic at how the artist captured the subject, and the owner of the frame store we visited was impressed with the quality of the artist. I definitely plan on contracting for more artwork with MyDaVinci!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsSunshine after the rain!!by Kasie Beene (Medon, TN, US)

I spent quite a bit of money with another company and received VERY unprofessional pictures.... the pictures I received from my artist with mydavinci were PHENOMENAL. There was not a dry eye in the room. Thank you for giving us memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoSaved Our Wedding Photos!!by Meghan (GA)

Unfortunately, the memory card with our wedding photos was lost before we ever received any pictures of us together. All that we had were a few iphone photos that a friend took. We were grateful for those, but the quality wasn’t good enough to print past a 4x6. Then I heard of myDaVinci...we sent in the best iphone picture we could find and the artist created the most beautiful portrait from our wedding. Now we have a large representation, and it’s one of the only ones from our wedding day. I’m so grateful for this company! The painting is so incredibly detailed, down to the exact lace detail of my dress. No one would ever know that it was painted off a small phone photo that was our last hope. We’ve already ordered others as gifts. You may think it’s a big investment, but the value is incredible. I am amazed at their work! Thank you!!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsAmazing by Dolores Silva (Benicia, CA, US)

I received my portrait order on December 24th. It was a gift for my son. Although the proofs are very nice, when I opened the box that contained my order, I almost fell over at how nice this hand sketch drawing is. Pictures don’t do it justice. It’s GORGEOUS!!!! My son was amazed when he unwrapped his gift. He immediately said “this is hanging in my living room.” Lol! Thank you for offering such amazing sketches to us I am very happy with ny purchase.

1 Panel Pop Art Portraits from PhotosA M A Z I N G!!!by Emily Lewis (Santa Clarita, CA, US)

I was super happy when I received and open the package from MyDaVinci. The artwork is AMAZING!!! Excellent! I'm 100% satisfied. I was VERY impressed the way they respond to my email. Super quick! I'm not a high tech person. However, with their help I was able to submit my artwork and in an instant, someone was able to send me an artwork image for my review. It was Perfection!!! I had contacted other company in the past but was frustrated waiting for response and the artwork was not even as good as MyDaVinci. I will definitely order again.

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 Painted Ink Rendering Portraits from PhotosSpot On!by Calvin Ekern (Altoona, WI, US)

This was my second order from the company. The quality of the photos is so well done, both are gifts and I'm sure they are going to love them as much as I did! The team does a great job of sending proofs to approve and make any changes necessary. Can't wait to give these as gifts!!!

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoProfessional perfection by Matthew Lawrence (Portland, OR, US)

I gave the artist a challenging assignment - a photo of our cabin at night, with lights pouring out of large windows. Their standard approach seems to be to portray a house in daylight so they were initially unsure what the true colors should be. They asked for additional pictures to indicate that, and quickly produced a beautifully rendered watercolor of the cabin as it would appear in daytime - with a time lapse video showing the picture being painted! They sent a picture of the first image for my review. I was impressed by the quality but had been hoping for the more dramatic night time scene. They adjusted the tones and colors (not easy with watercolor, I’m sure) and I’m very pleased with the final result. The painting is impeccably rendered and I’m quite pleased by the result. I highly recommend this service and give high marks for the customer service and quality control.

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoExcellent serviceby Elizabeth Gallagher (Brooklyn , NY, US)

I can’t say enough about my experience with mydavinci... I wanted to have a painting done of my parents' old summer bungalow which has since been knocked down. I found 2 old photos which they were able to successfully merge into one. They gave me 2 or 3 opportunities to modify what they had completed. The photos were only of the front door with their dog sitting in front so I was a little concerned about how good it would come out. Wondered if it was enough to make a successful painting. Well, they did an amazing job!! The details they were able to include from old fuzzy pictures is astounding! My moms' eyes welled up with tears when she saw it! We can’t stop looking at it! I highly recommend!!!

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoFamily Homeby Julie Mayhew (Mapleville, RI, US)

We had this watercolor made for our mom when she moved out of the house she’d lived in for more than 45 years - it’s a beautiful rendition of our family home and we are thrilled to be able to give it to her as a gift! Thank you!

Carnival Ride Caricature from PhotosBest gift of the seasonby Shana McCullough Downing (Orlando, FL, US)

I was so excited to see my father's face when he opened this for Christmas. He loved it and he is a tough person to get gifts for. This was perfect. My mom displayed it for everyone to see throughout the holidays. Great qaulity and worth every penny!!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsThrill 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!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsLoving Momentsby elizabeth deluca (smithtown, NY, US)

This drawing captured the relationship perfectly. My DaVinci did a beautiful job. We displayed this at my daughter's baby shower and so many people commented how beautiful it was.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsA portrait of my Motherby Robert Wands (St. Charles, IL, US)

I did a hi-res scan of an old family picture from the '50s, then isolated my mother's image. The lighting of the photo was flat, and there were nearly no highlights in her hair, and her earrings got lost in the shadows. Somehow, the myDaVinci artist overcame all of that, found her hairstyle, found her earrings, and reproduced every other feature faithfully, and far better than the original photo. It is a beautiful portrait, and I'll display it with pride. And I wouldn't hesitate to recommend myDaVinci to anyone looking for a sensitive interpretation of a family picture.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsFather and Sonby Jill Kingslien (La Vernia, TX, US)

I got the first piece when my son was almost 1 for my husband's first Father's Day. I have gotten a father/son picture done about every 3 years. Our son is 15 now and this is the 5th one. It is a wonderful chronical of their relationship as he has grown up. Beautiful work as always. Excellent communication, rapid response and item well packaged and sent promptly.

Pop Art 4 Panels Portrait from PhotoFun 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.

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosDog with color drawingby debra rice (warren, OH, US)

This drawing is done in color of my dog..which she has different shades of blonde..a mini doodle..is done beautiful..they even added per my request..a pink bow above her ear..and painted her nails pink..as the girly girl she is..thanks again for a special memory!! I have gotten many drawings and will continue!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsBreathtaking!!by Ashley Johnson (Ellsworth, ME, US)

This is my second portrait from myDavinci, but my first piece with two individuals, and I'm once again brought to tears with this final result. The artist once again has made a masterpiece - this is just breathtaking & will bring tears to the individual whom my boyfriend & I are giving this too, as this holds a very high sentimental meaning. myDavinci is 2/2 in my book - I'll be returning for many more portraits in the future. Thank you so much myDavinci & the artist who worked on this for me - your team is amazing!!

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 Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosBeautiful pencil drawing!by Karen Plew (Pleasant Valley, NY, US)

We are very pleased with our colored pencil drawing of our dog, Finnegan! The company was a pleasure to work with, and even accepted a modification request. Highly recommend!

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from Phototook my breathe awayby andrea adams (cape Elizabeth, ME, US)

completely speechless. totally perfect. watercolor. it’s a gem. will now find other pieces to have done as well. AND IT ARRIVED DEC 24! just in time to put under the tree and surprise my husband. easy and quite simple to get it all done. if i could do it- anyone can. family photos next!

Pop Art 4 Panels Portrait from PhotoAlways the perfect gift....by Gayle Miller (Hopewell, NJ, US)

What to give when you have run out of ideas? Turn to myDaVinci! The gifts are unique, memorable and timeless. Forget that bottle of perfume/cologne, forget the theater tickets (good for one nite of fun), forget it all. A gift from DaVinci.com will make someone happy forever ;o) They are reliable, timely, helpful, professional, creative and fun. This is my 2nd order. Will be back!

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

I found a picture of my Mamaista, while taking care of her. In the picture she was only 15. She is beautiful! I wanted to present it to her before she passed, but that didnt happen. But it's Fantastic, couldn't have asked for anything better. Your wonderful artists did such an awesome job! Thank you a thousand times over!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsAJ and Melissa drawingby Darren Carlton (East Alton, IL, US)

I could not be more happier with the final product. This is my wife and I's late son and my wife's late sister. She loves the photo. She has yet to see the drawing due to being a Christmas present but more other children who have seen it says she will love it. Thank you so much.

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.

Custom Caricature from Photos for Individuals, Couple, Family, Kids and GroupCelebrating 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!

Hand Drawn Vintage Davinci Sketch from PhotosSo excited! by Debra McKellar (Keller, TX, US)

I am thrilled to have found DaVinci! I am eagerly awaiting proofs for my second sketch... the first one of my daughter turned out wonderful....they worked with me and redid a couple of places until I was completely happy with the outcome... all at no extra charge.. I would recommend this for any sketch or painting of that special person!

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 Painted Oil Painting Portraits from Photos | Photo to Oil PaintingNovaby Steve Riggs (West Warwick, RI, US)

I am so happy with the oil painting of Nova, my girlfriend's dog who passed away a few years ago. She absolutely loved the portrait with tears in her eyes after she saw it. She said it looks just like him. The said it was the best Xmas gift she's ever received. Thank you MyDivinci for the wonderful work of art.

Hand Painted Oil Painting Portraits from Photos | Photo to Oil PaintingAmazing work of artby courtney mckinney (san bernardino, CA, US)

I had this painting done for my Husband on our anniversary of our one year old german shepherd. I wish i would have had a camera ready when he seen it! He was amazed that someone painted it and has more he wants done now. I even showed it to our shepherd he thought it was a real dog tell I told him it was him! Great work and thank you to the artist

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