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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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Picture Perfect!by Stephanie VanDevere (Akron, OH, US)

This is my 3rd purchase from myDaVinci and I am once again more than satisfied!! The artist did an awesome job! I emailed several photos with request and he put together the perfect picture on the first try! The service was super fast! I had a last minute thought for a gift and I had the finished product (digital) in under a week! I will continue to use this site for special gifts!

4 generations by William Gorman (Chamblee, GA, US)

Very pleased

Stupendousby Lauren Cohen (Plymouth, MA, US)

This is a gift for my son and his girlfriend who just got a puppy. When I received it, I was blown away!!!! It is PERFECT! Customer service was amazing and very responsive. I will definitely be purchasing again in the near future.

Beautiful drawing of homeby Jesseca McDaniel (Highland Park, IL, US)

My brother is moving due to a job change from the first home he bought with his growing family. They are sad to leave, and this is such a special reminder of the memories they made in the home. Beautiful work’

Dad's champions!by Julie Belcher (Russellville, KY, US)

The first couple of drawings needed some changes but finally it came out perfect. This was taken at the funeral home when my father died, this is why he is drawn lighter than everyone else. The photo we used had everyone in black. So I asked them to change the color of the women's dresses. They also changed the color of everyones eyes because it was difficult to see in the photo. Everything turned out perfect. It was amazing. I will always recommend their service.

Home Portrait Sketchby Robt Marshall (Danville, KY, US)

Almost made a big mistake. I was a second away from ordering a home sketch from the other website. Something told me to ask a few more questions. When I was told that I would not get the "actual" paper with the "actual" pencil marks on it, I knew it was a scam. BE VERY CAREFUL. Other sites use a computer to touch up a photo and make it look like hand drawn artwork. It is NOT. My Davinci is the ONLY website where you receive an original work of art. Not a photo. Not a copy. My Davinci gives you the actual paper that the artist drew on. I am very happy. The sketch is perfect.

Hands of motherly love by Paula Shaker (Naples, FL, US)

After the passing of my daughter-in-law’s mother, I wanted to give a meaningful remembrance of their love and bond. On her final night, here on earth, the holding of hands and the sharing of memories were symbolic of a lifetime of love and caring. My daughter-in-law sent me a photo of she and her mother holding hands the night before her mother passed away. . The gesture spoke volumes to me so I wanted to preserve it in a very special way. My DaVinci was able to accomplish just that. The framed pencil sketch will be a treasured piece in my daughter-in-law’s home forever. Thank you for providing that. The quality and professionalism that you have shown is excellent; I will definitely use you again and will recommend your service to all of my 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.

Xmas presentby Turina Garner (Seattle, WA, US)

I loved the way it turned out. it was custom and i left it pretty open.. but the artist did a fantastic job and my parents loved it!! it got delivered just in time and was a breeze to communicate back and forth.. I'll keep it in mind in the future for gifts..

Lovely watercolorby Lynn Polan (Chatham Township, NJ, US)

My Da Vinci did a wonderful job turning our photo into a painting. The artist was very responsive to requests for modifications and we are very happy with the final result. Thanks to My Da Vinci.

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!

It was perfect!by Michelle Simms (Lebanon, OR, US)

This sketch made the perfect gift to my husband. The picture was of his dog who died the day before his birthday three years ago. He almost cried when he opened the box and saw her face staring up at him. It made the most perfect birthday present ever!

Exceptional workby Christopher Dahlberg (Memphis, TN, US)

My son has just purchased a new home and is likely to move in for the holidays. When I saw a write up about this company in a newspaper, I began thinking this would be a great Christmas present. The artwork is wonderful. We have framed it and have it ready for the holidays. I appreciate the good communication throughout the whole process. I highly recommend this company.

loss family by Linda McCarthy (Lancaster, NY, US)

After a series of adjustments I thought the drawing was done very well and to the likeness of all the individuals in the portrait. The staff was very understanding with each adjustment presented to them and sent me a revision each time. Since three people from the picture have passed, this meant the world to me to see everyone together again. I would recommend this service to others who would like to preserve a precious memory.

Best Friendsby Regina Lustig (Fraser, MI, US)

I could not be more pleased with our purchase from My Davinci. Every question I had was answered promptly. Extremely easy to work with. Our son in-law LOVED this sketch. I would highly recommend My Davinci to anybody.

The Golferby Virginia Bowman (Davidson, NC, US)

Fabulous job! Looks just like him and love the fact they could custom paint the golf setting. Very fast service. I was a little nervous when I didn't select to preview but it really wasn't necessary. I submitted two photos and a good explanation and it was perfect. Will definitely use again.

Larryby Sarah Randll (Santa Ana, CA, US)

I am very happy with the drawing done of my daughter’s kitty. Although the photo I liked best couldn’t be used, this was a good substitution. The process was very easy and I received the drawing quickly. I know the drawing will bring a smile to my daughter’s face on her birthday.

Met All Expectationsby Andrew Darlington (Denver, CO, US)

I was very pleased with every step of the process. Ordering was efficient, reviewing the initial proof was prompt, delivery was quick and most importantly, my client loved the finished product. It was the first piece of art they hung in their new home. Will certainly order again.

Amazing by Luann White (Mobile, AL, US)

The artwork is amazing. It is absolutely beautiful and looks identical to my fur baby Kota Gerl. Definitely over met my expectations! Could not be happier with my purchase.

Beautiful Artwork Makes Great Gift!by Jennifer Anderson (Washington, DC, US)

I wanted to surprise my husband with a hand-drawn picture of our first house together for Christmas, and I’m so glad I ordered through myDaVinci! The proof was emailed quickly and the small changes I requested were made asap. The final print arrived quickly and I was so happy with the product, I purchased another piece as a gift to my parents. The artwork is so high quality - it really is amazing!

His graduation caricatureby Beatrice Perron (Harlingen, TX, US)

Excellent and quick service. I had to make a little revision before the final submission. They took care of it immediately and re-sent my revision for observation. It was perfect! It was fast! Cost was moderate. I highly recommend their service.

Koko 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).

Great Item!by Scott Cleveland (Burlington, CT, US)

Got this as a Valentine's Day gift for my wife and she loved it! She hung it on the wall immediately. I ordered it with a frame and it looks very nice.

Best Friendsby Patti Russell (Kingsland, GA, US)

I shared a photo of my husband and our dog who is nearing the end of his days with us. It is beautiful! I know my husband will cherish this artwork. It is better than I expected. Thank you so very much!

World Classby Victor Mendoza (Plainwell, MI, US)

Outstanding, could not have asked for more.

January 6, 2026by Dana D. (Kansas City, MO, US)

We're so happy with the results! The artist did a wonderful job capturing our home and creating the keepsake we wanted following our move after 35 years. The pricing and timing are very reasonaable and, above all, the finished product is beautiful! Thank you!

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.

Love It!by Jodi R. (Pompton Lakes, NJ, US)

Gave this to my husband for our 25th Wedding Anniversary.....he was so surprised and absolutely love it just as much as I do! This portrait is replacing our original one that we lost in a house fire 10 years ago. Glad I came across your website! Thank you!

Just what we wanted by Patricia Nissen (Lake Forest, IL, US)

Beautifully done and nicely framed. My daughter will be pleased and we plan to order a painting of the house we just moved from after 41 years.

Matthewby Deana Darnstaedt (Valparaiso, IN, US)

This is a masterpiece! I absolutely love it! I can't believe how well it turned out. You can't even tell he was sleeping in his car seat. He looks peaceful and perfect. I was worried about the turn around time, but I received the final picture weeks before planned. Thank you so much, I'm sure my fiance' will love it for his birthday! I know I do! I definately will be using your site again soon!

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