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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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Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoWedding Giftby Richard Wholey (Hollis, NH, US)

We gave this hand painted reproduction of a photo I took of the church as a gift, and have gotten rave reviews from the bride and groom, and several of the guests who have seen the framed work on display at their home. The entire process of having this created, framed and shipped was first class and issue free with My DaVinci. I would recommend to all for any occasion.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsGreat Mother's Day Gift!!!by Brett (Durham, NC, US)

I had this pencil sketch done for my wife, a first-time mother. I was very pleased with the likeness of the sketch and the careful attention to detail. I gave it to my wife as a gift for her fist Mother's Day. She was ecstatic with it, to say the least. So much so, that I would not be surprised if she got me a similar sketch for Father's Day!

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!

Oil Painting Giclee Portraits from PhotosDog picturesby Jassy Sodhi (Moorpark, CA, US)

Great job . Loved the picture

Custom Renaissance Portrait of Susanna Lunden from PhotoCutest picture everby Srinuan Sinning (New Bern, NC, US)

Clarity was amazing! No blurred lines, everything was crisp and detailed. Designer did a great job of transforming my Dane into a beautiful ladylike pose. Got initial picture for review and we thought the hat was not at all flattering so another hat picture was sent. The design artist incorporated the hat into the picture and viola! The perfect picture was created. This is my fourth purchase from mydavinci and I’ve loved everything I’ve received. Thank you so much!

Personalized Love and Music Masterpiece from PhotosBack in timeby THELMA THERIAULT (CARSON CITY, NV, US)

Thank you so much for a job well done. I bought the photo for a Christmas gift and my husband really enjoyed receiving it. I also showed the picture to many friends and I sent them your web site. I am looking into photos that I am going to have made for my son and daughter-in-law's anniversary. It is so much fun choosing the perfect photo gift. You have a great selection of photo art to chose from! Thanks again.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch Artists50th Birthday Gift by Sharon Laarz (Bear, DE, US)

We are thrilled with the artwork. This is the 6th pencil sketch ordered for a family member. We give one for each person on their 50th birthday depicting his/her 3-4 yr old self. The unfortunate part is that you charge way too much for framing, $87. I had to mat and frame it myself.

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosAmazing! by Lohryn Jones (Spout Spring, VA, US)

The picture was beautiful and perfect likeness. The frame was gorgeous. Quick response to edits and quick shipping. Would def order again!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsPersonnel Touchby Marcus (Mount Olive, AL, US)

The myDaVinci team did an outstanding job on my sketch request. It featured 3 generations of family that have never met. It was done off of 3 individual pictures that were photoshopped together to make it appear as if it happend in real life. I give them 5 stars and highly recommend them!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsGracieby Tammy Morris (Oxford, AL, US)

It looks just like my baby, it is so beautiful.

Couple Caricature from Photo - Riding Thru the Fields TogetherPerfect Gift! by Shelly Walden (Dunkirk, MD, US)

Wonderful artwork! I love this one of my son and his girlfriend. I ordered two recently. The other was for an office of 29 people, we had a few adjustments before getting the final but myDaVinci was very easy to work with and patiently made adjustments and sent back until it was perfect.

Pop Art 4 Panels Portrait from PhotoWay 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!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsAjaxi, our dogby LeeAnn Wralstad (Virginia Bch, VA, US)

We were very happy with our sketch of my son’s dog Ajax. The sketch looked just like our grand dog and we were very happy with how quick the turn around was, since this was a Christmas present. I was very happy that we were given a chance to see the sketch to make sure we were happy with it and if we wanted any changes to the sketch , before they sent it to us. A very happy customer and would definitely recommend this site. We will most likely use them again for another sketch! LeeAnn

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 Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsOur "Harley"by Travis Yates (Palm Bay, FL, US)

The sketch was better than expected. I couldn't have imagined it more beautiful. It's almost as if the artist new our wonderful pet that had just passed. The detail and personality really shows in his facial features. I only wish that the actual artist could be recognized for such wonderful work. Thank you so much from my entire family, you just don't know how much this meant. There will now always be a part of him still watching over us and protecting us. You should really think about making Harley as one of your website samples!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsReal Estate Brokerby Nicholas Gombos (Fredericksburg, TX, US)

I can not say enough on how flawless the artwork image was !!!! In the future I will use your artwork over and over ! T Sincerely Nicholas .

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 Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsSo 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!

LeonardoSpectacularby Cheri T. (Ewing, NJ, US)

I really love My Davinci and have shared your website with many others. The recreations are always stunning and the quality is exceptional. I'm a Customer for Life.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsAmazing work! by Kyra Knuth (West Des Moines, IA, US)

I will be buying more items from here! They had amazing customer service, were quick to answer emails, and the finished product was better then I expected! I will be ordering a few Christmas gifts for family members here shortly because of how easy the process was and how incredible the finished piece was! I can’t recommend them enough!

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoBeautiful pictureby Cathy Brans (Ste Genevieve , MO, US)

Ordered this as a Christmas gift for my husband. We lost both of our dogs this year to old age. I was a little skeptical of using internet artists, but thought a watercolor of them together would be a great present. Sent a photo of the two and it turned out perfect. Can’t wait to see his face when he opens it Christmas morning. A PERFECT rendition of our babies. Thank you so much!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsPerfect - 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.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsGranddaughter’s portraitby Joanna Rossbach (Norwood, NJ, US)

This portrait is a Christmas gift for a grandfather. The photo I provided had a lot of other people on the beach. The artist eliminated it and created a gorgeous portrait of a young girl with a ocean background , as requested. It is stunning and it will be a Christmas present for the girl’s grandfather.

Pop Art 4 Panels Portrait from PhotoHank's portraitby Joe Herzig (San Diego, CA, US)

The picture turned out amazing! The FedEx delivery was either stolen or lost by FedEx and myDaVinci was able to send an electronic copy so that I could print it out and still give it as a Christmas gift. I cannot thank them enough for their help and support and amazing art!

Hand-Painted Watercolor Portraits from Photos | Custom Watercolor Painting from PhotoAmazing by Robert Buel (Youngsville, NC, US)

I was a little skeptical of using a service like this having spent some time in art. But the process was smooth and simple, the team was very responsive, and the end product made my wife ball her eyes out.

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsMother 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.

Hand Drawn Colored Pencil Portraits from Photos | Colored Pencil Drawings from PhotosA 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!

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsTwo dogsby Owen Faulkner (Bucyrus, KS, US)

I couldn't be happier with my custom pet portrait. The artist was very responsive and easy to work with, and the final product is simply breathtaking. I will definitely be a returning custome

Hand Drawn Pencil Portraits from Photos | Pencil Portrait Drawing | Pencil Sketch ArtistsGift for my future wifeby Matt Miller (Cedar Rapids, IA, US)

I wanted to get my future wife something really special. I found your website and purchased a pencil sketch of a picture of myself, my fiance', and our dog IZZY. I was amazed when I previewed it and am so happy with it. I will be giving it to her on our wedding in a week and a half. Thank you for doing such a good job and providing such an awesome service to everybody.

Hand Painted Oil Painting Portraits from Photos | Photo to Oil PaintingAmazing Detail and Wonderful Giftby Daughter (Charlestown, MA, US)

I ordered this for my mother who recently sold her family's home of 60 years. I chose a picture that I knew that she loved, because it had my grandmother in the front drinking her coffee. I requested that the person in the front and the little white horse on the lawn be included in the painting and was told that, because they were so small that the artist would only be able to include them as an outline. That was not a problem for me. The finished product was absolutely amazing. Not only was my grandmother and the white horse included, but the artist also included a bird feeder that was on the lawn that I hadn't even seen in the picture. My mother was so happy with the painting that we have ordered additional prints to give to other family members. I absolutely would recommend myDaVinci to others.

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