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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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A sketch to last foreverby John Kotek (Bartlett, IL, US)

This is my second sketch from the studio and as I expected it was excellent. They kept me informed of the progress and the line of communication was great. They followed my special request which made the gift all more wonderful. I plan to have more sketches done in the future. This sketch is now the focal point of my house. Excellent job myDaVinci!

Perfect 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.

Perfect!by Barbara E. (Southeastern PA, US)

Not only did the oil painting capture such a fantastic memory of our little guy, they were able to improve the quality of the photo to get an even better image to work from. This is my fourth purchase from myDavinci and I recommend them to my friends all the time. Looking forward to my fifth purchase.

Giftby Jacki Lenox (Staten Island, NY, US)

This is my second purchase from MyDaVinci photo art (and will not be my last). Both pieces were absolutely beautiful and they made very unique, perfect gifts for my friend (of their two children). I loved being able to make subtle changes to the works and even though I ordered them a year apart, somehow they were able to match the color and style from the first piece. It was quick, easy and always more than satisfied. Thank you!

Very Pleased!by Brian Denney (Eubank, KY, US)

I'm so happy with this piece of art. This was a special gift for my wife for Christmas but I was so excited about it that I had to let her have the gift before Christmas. The sketch is a sketch of my wife and her parents. Her mother died last year and her father passed away this year. My wife really loves this sketch.

Very happy with the paintingby Michael (NY, US)

This was my first time using DaVinci and I'm very happy with the result. The photos I provided were in winter, but I requested the final painting to be in summer. The artist accommodated this request with flying colors! Thanks a bunch. I would recommend this service to anyone looking for a gift for a new homeowner.

Excellent service!by Glenn Mercer (Cleveland Heights, OH, US)

Transparent options and pricing, fast delivery, all terms as promised, fine work by the artist (I should have started with that!). This is an excellent idea that benefits everyone: customers get something more than Just One More Photo and artists make a bit of income. Good work!

Picture of houseby Katheen Long (Lake Zurich, IL, US)

My neighbors are moving and we got this for them as a going away present. It was perfect, they said it was the best gift they ever received. DaVinci was fast and it looks so cool as a pencil drawing. They even removed the for sale sign for me.

Perfect Giftby SAVANNAH SREBERNAK (GROSSE POINTE, MI, US)

I gave this drawing as a closing gift for my client for his childhood home. He said it will be up in his house for the rest of his life. Loved!

Home 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!

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.

My client cried when she saw it!by Cameron Sorensen (Holladay, UT, US)

I am impressed each and every time I have a home drawn for a client of mine, something I try to give each Seller that sells a home. There is something about looking at the drawing of your old home, inside a frame on your wall, that makes you pause, reflect and remember the joyous memories that were created in that home. This one was no different. As soon as my client opened up the gift, she started to cry. Tears of joy and appreciation. Thank you for always going above and beyond and to your skillful artists that always capture every detail. It means the world to me and my clients.

Bella Graceby Kelly Ann Plaunt (Dearborn, MI, US)

So, honestly I haven’t seen the finished product, it’s a Christmas present for my family. They don’t know about it and we will open together Christmas morning! However, working with this company was awesome! This is the second picture I ordered within 2 weeks because the first one was so easy! Unfortunately, we lost both of our fur babies this year ( within 9 months of each other) . This baby was my girl...and the other was my husbands baby. I know the emotions will be spilling over when he see both pictures!!

Mother and Daughterby Richard Darlington (Calgary, AB, CA)

I was looking for a unique Christmas gift for my mother. I recalled watching the sketch artists in Rome's Piazza Navonna last summer and searched the Web for a local artist. I found nothing in my area but I discovered your website and sent two of my favourite photos of my wife and daughter. The finished portrait was exceptional and my mother loved her gift. Well done. I'm searching for other photos that may be suited to a protrait rendering.

So happyby Sonja Rothe (Woodstock, NY, US)

This was my second pencil drawing from my Davinci. They are both fantastic! The second one was for a friend and she and her husband love it as much as I love mine. Both of the fogs are gone now and these portraits are truly a meaningful memorial. Thank you!

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.

Love it!!!by Brittnee Smith (Macon, GA, US)

I got this photo done for my baby sisters high school graduation present. This photo was originally her senior picture! It turned out beautiful and everyone LOVED IT! Now my mom is thinking about getting this done with all of her children's senior pictures ! Service and shipping was fast and I couldn't be happier!!! Will definitely use again!!

Beautiful Workby Caroline Attaway (Milledgeville, GA, US)

Good communication. I think there is a quite a time difference because it would take a while for them to reply, but I did have a few edits that needed to be made. Overall I loved the drawing and so did my mother who received it as a gift. I will definitely use them again! Thank you!

Perfect!by Ann Runkel (Chelan, WA, US)

I have ordered several of these now as gifts for family members. It is such a great way to capture a memory and special moment. The drawings have all been an excellent representation of subject. Also appreciate how easy to order online and how quickly I received .

Best Anni giftby Florence Tsang (New York, NY, US)

I got this for my husband for our first wedding anniversary gift as a play on the traditional first gift being paper. Turned out beautifully and could not be happier.

Sunny day by Randy Decker (Huntington Beach , CA, US)

This was a gift for my wife because it was taken from a photo of our first Fourth of July together. I knew my wife loved the photo so I was very pleased when she saw this pencil rendition and loved it too. The cost and wait time were both very reasonable for such a unique gift idea.

Reviewby David Tejtel (Katonah, NY, US)

As always, you guys did a wonderful job. But this time, you really went above and beyond on the customer service side by (i) proactively addressing a complexity introduced by a nuance in the picture I submitted, and then (ii) promptly ensuring delivery even after I failed to respond to several emails asking me to approve the order.

Exceeded Expectations!by Geri Maryland (Acworth, Ga.)

Love the picture I received. I ordered it for my son’s girlfriend for Christmas, not knowing what to get her, and she is absolutely going to love it! The drawing is spot on from the original picture and the framing quality was excellent. This could be the best gift I purchased this year. Thank you for the quality work!

Christmas gift that rocksby DMassietx (Houston, TX, US)

This was a Christmas present for my new daughter-in-law, and it was an acknowledgement that she and my son would eventually leave this house. It was a 'future memento' for her to remember where she raised her two daughters and before her life changed forever when she married my son. The first thing she mentioned was the artistry--how well done it was and how well-rendered it was. She was touched but also impressed with the artist's skill. The piece arrived in two weeks, which was really fast given the Christmas rush. Beautiful job!

Phenomenal 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!

watercolor artby Robert Damico (STAFFORD, VA, US)

I sent a picture for DaVinci to create a watercolor print for me. It came out great. They asked for my approval before sending to me and even made a few adjustments based on my comments. I'm getting ready to order another watercolor from them. Recommend them strongly for anyone seeking an unusual gift.

Romeo our Romeoby Denise Evans (Rockford, IL, US)

Our beautiful Romeo crossed over the rainbow bridge just about a month ago. He was 15 years old and we loved him so much even though I only had him for the last year and a half. My son had him for 14 years. Thank you, my da Vinci. This is the third time I have utilized your services for loved fur babies that have crossed over. Your artwork is always amazing!!!!

If I could, I would Give it 10 stars!!!!by Kim Perez (Basye, VA, US)

I am over-the-moon about the wonderful artwork from myDaVinci. They were incredibly easy to work with and quick with replies to my questions. I got my proof much faster than I anticipated and the final piece was finished and shipped also quicker that I thought it would take. I plan to use them again to have one done for a friend who recently lost her fur baby. Thank you myDaVinci for offering such a wonderful product!!

Noraby Karen Grabherr (Bristol, CT, US)

We absolutely loved the drawing of Nora, a 10yo Great Dane who passed away on her Birthday. We gave the sketch as a gift to the family and they adore it. My Davinci were so easy to work with and accommodating. I loved the way they give you a preview of the sketch so you have the opportunity to change or add anything you want to the picture. Will definitely tell my friends about this! Just like a friend showed me!

Excellent quality!by L Swift (Chesterfield, MO, US)

We had our dog painted as a gift and were very pleased with the results as well as the service. The painting showed more personality that wasn’t evident in the photo we sent. Thanks - we are very likely to do another dog portrait in the future.

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