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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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Man Caricature as A Gamer from PhotoCaricature/video gamerby Karyna Busch (Atlanta, GA, US)

Such a great job! My husband really loves it! The artist customized a few things on the picture (a cat instead of a dog, couch color, tv screen made larger), and it looks just like we would want it to be resembling the real things across the room and on the wall. Talented artists, prompt email responses, timely follow up. Thank you very much!

Hand Painted Ink Rendering Portraits from PhotosHome Ink Printby Michael Hart (Richardson, TX, US)

Awesome job on our home print. Your artist did a great job! The myDaVinci team was easy to work with on communication and delivery. Thank you!

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoHomeby Tim M. (Oak Creek, WI, US)

The artwork is beautiful, and the customer service was great. myDaVinci completed the project with a change request, and still made the short date of completion we requested. Our children loved this house warming gift. Thank you myDaVinci for making it happen!😊

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 ArtistsSalem Ctby Ric Miller (McDonough, GA, US)

The spouse to one of the owner's passed away suddenly last March. I was asked by the family to help the surviving spouse sell the home. Obviously the process on this one was emotional x2. But, we got it done. As a realtor, I don't know why I hadn't thought about this as a parting gift before. My client accepted this as a heartfelt keepsake. It was exactly the right touch. I'm going to make this my closing gift every time.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsVery happy!by Shannon Eden (Spanish Fork, UT, US)

This was my second order with My DaVinci - we have made a tradition of getting a sketch done of baby and daddy for each one of our kids. Just like the first, I was very happy with the results of our artwork and I will be back again when more kids come our way!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsCorgi Memory Photoby Antionett Foster (Hobson, TX, US)

I ordered this drawing for my daughter who recently lost her Corgi Meeko. She loved it! Thank you!

Personalized Love and Music Masterpiece from PhotosThe Best Gift Everby Marlene Levin (Horsham, PA, US)

This was my first time ordering with your company and I have to say I couldn't have been any more thrilled with my purchase!! My son and his bride LOVED their personalized gift. Def. if anyone wants a unique gift, order here or get yourself one, you will be super duper pleased!!

Pop Art 4 Panels Portrait from PhotoThe perfect giftby Andrea Pidgeon-MacCord (Fall city, WA, US)

Yes, my son turned 18 and it was one of his gifts for his birthday, not knowing he said it was the best gift! He is a very athletic Lacrosse Player and his teammates loved it too! Unique and Priceless!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsPerfect portrait!by Michelle Dulevich (Homestead, FL, US)

I have used myDaVinci 4 times now when I need a very special gift. Each and every time the artwork was perfect! The turnaround from when I ordered it to when I received it was fast and always beautiful. Every single time I presented the gifts there is always tears of joy. They always send a proof, and if I want even the smallest thing changed, they do it quickly and to perfection. I highly recommend them and will continue to use them in the future!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsLove itby Leigh Tilley (Kernersville, NC, US)

I absolutely couldn’t have asked for a better picture of my fur baby! This is the third drawing I’ve had done by My Davinci. Ordering one for my mom of her fur baby for Mother’s Day.

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from Photos1st anniversary surpriseby Michael Lanni ( NJ, US)

I surprised my wife for our first anniversary and she was literally brought to tears. The artist captured every detail impeccably with this colored pencil masterpiece. It exceeded every expectation I had. This is now the 2nd gift I’ve given my wife from MyDavinci (a watercolor of our dog). Will definitely be shopping here again.

LeonardoSo very happy....by Guy Ehlers (Casper, WY, US)

We had asked for my wife to appear as the Mona Lisa, and myself to appear as an observer in a museum. The result was better than we could have hoped for... the images looked just like us, and the detail was incredible. The artist captured the perfect perspective, added details such as ropes, wooden floor, floor molding, perfect lighting and shadows in a hallway... just incredible detail. Many folks have seen this and we have received very positive comments. We could not be happier !!

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-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoFamily Homeby Katherine Thomas (Solon, OH, US)

We’ve lived in our home for 26 years and are preparing to move on. It’s the only house our children have really ever known, so we wanted to memorialize it and bring it into our new place. I took some photos while all the greenery is blooming and the sun is shining. My DaVinci did a beautiful job bringing it to life. The process of reviewing and approving the proof was easy. I’m very pleased with the final product and can’t wait to hang it up!

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosMagnificent, that's our boy!by Gretchen (Price, UT, US)

The colored pencil artwork is beautiful, right down to the short, soft, fuzzy fur on our bullie's nose/face! We love it and are most satisfied. Thank you!

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoWonderfulby Brian Henske (McLean, VA, US)

I found DaVinci’s artist to be intuitive and responsive - they understood what I was going for and did a great job in fusing elements from several photos to capture the house in its best form. For example, I sent photos of the house in Winter but wanted artist to capture the house in springtime when bushes were flowering. We’re so happy with the final product and the overall experience.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsCaptured our granddaughter perfectly. by Gene Paradiso (SHERWOOD, WI, US)

This is the second portrait you’ve done for us and we are once again thrilled with final piece. Your team has been so easy to work with and the quality of your work is outstanding. We have one more granddaughter whose portrait will be requested in another year or so. We look forward to working with you again.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsJust like the photoby Laurel York (Asheville, NC, US)

Really nice and I am pleased with the item. Gave as a present to our friend. From a photograph he took of his dog. I did ask for the artist to sign the work, which was not done, but accepted anyway so it’s ok. Would order from Davinci again.

Personalized Renaissance Portrait Girl with a Pearl Earring from PhotoBetter than expected!!!by Kayla (Roswell, GA, US)

This came out better than expected! We did do a mini “photoshoot” to upload a picture where the face had the right angle and similar lighting. We only had the artist make one small modification (partially hide the ear) and it came out perfect!!! We love it so much!

Custom Renaissance Portrait Little Prince Baltasar on Horseback from PhotoDelightful Artworkby M Arnold (Houston, TX, US)

I am extremely pleased with the portrait of my cat in a masterpiece. The colors are vivid, the image is crisp, and the paper is extremely high quality. It's a really fun piece of artwork that brightens up my office. I highly recommend!

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoOne of a kind giftby Joe Steel (NJ, US)

extremely impressed with the whole experience. We wanted a different gift for my brother's 50th birthday so I found an old photo of him working on one of his first cars. Da Vinci turned it into a unique personal gift. Thank you so much

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsPark benchby David Jones (Belleair, FL, US)

Very pleased with the overall experience from ordering through changes done. Easy to order , changes were done during the process, shipping was on time. The overall look was what I was looking to achieve from the bench, to the lettering, the landscaping with the water in the background and the 2 cardinals. The 2 faces were somewhat of a disappointment but faces are probably the hardest to capture I guess.

Personalized Masterpiece Major General from PhotoMajor General Dadby William Mesure (Quakertown, PA, US)

We were trying to find something different for our dad, and this worked out great! He is a huge military buff, so it was right up his alley. We are glad that we chose the oil painting, and not the photo option, as it looks just like a painting. I also sent in a bunch of different aged pictures and they did a great job compiling them into one good mix shot. He loves it! As did we! We will use you guys again for sure! Easy and fast! Thanks!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsTHE BOYSby Shane Jacobson (Bremerton, WA, US)

I WANTED A UNIQUE SPECIAL GIFT FOR MY WIFE THAT WAS SOMETHING SHE COULD CHERISH THE REST OF HER LIFE. I HAD A SMALLER SCALE SKETCH DONE IN THE PAST FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE (THAT IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS)THAT I THOUGHT WAS NICE. I SAW THIS ON THE INTERNET AND LIKED WHAT I SAW. I COULDNT BE MORE IMPRESSED WITH THE EASE OF ORDERING,QUALITY OF ARTWORK, AND HOW QUICK IT WAS DONE. ITS A GREAT PRODUCT.

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoThrilledby Jerri Thomas (Swannanoa, NC, US)

We couldn't have hoped for a better outcome on the watercolor of our home and landscaping. Everything was executed perfectly, from the timely messages from customer service, to the tweak in color I requested, to the outstanding finished piece. We are beyond pleased!

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.

Stormy Weather Romance Caricature from Photosliked it alotby michelle Allen (Corpus Christi, TX, US)

It will be a birthday present to my husband. So he will get it in a few weeks. I am sure he will like it. But I do have this as my profile pic on my facebook. It is cute. Of course, my husband and baby look super handsome.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsLove it!by Pauline Daddario (Pitman, NJ, US)

This was done as a gift to for a friend. The little girl in the picture is 7 years old now, and her grandfather who is holding her lost his wife a few years after the picture was taken. The drawing looks exactly like the picture and you can see the love in the grandfather's expression looking at his granddaughter. When my friend opened it up, she had tears in her eyes and couldn't speak. The man is her father and the baby is her daughter. Thank you!

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).

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