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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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He LOVED It!by Laura M (Lewisburg, TN, US)

I bought this print for my husband for our first anniversary. We talked about it and decided for at least the first year to use the traditional anniversary gift list. I was searching around on the internet for the perfect gift. I stumbled across mydavinci.com and found the perfect gift! The golfer in the picture even looks like him! I had it personalized with a quote from Ben Hogan "The most important shot in golf is the next one." We will be using mydavinci.com for all of our picture needs.

So 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 !!

Bright, Vivid, and Colorful!by Retsuko Bollinger (Honolulu, HI, US)

It is bright, vivid, colorful, hip, pop, & funky, that really helps bring back wonderful memories that my late husband and I shared for over 40 years! It makes me happy every time I look at it! Thank you myDaVinci!

Drawn sketch by Christine S. (Seven Hills, OH, US)

I am very pleased with my drawing. I felt customer service was very responsive during the creation process and that the modifications I requested on the actual sketch were done how I envisioned. I’m very grateful for the ability to have been able to put together multiple images. This is the only picture I will ever have of all three of my children together before my youngest passed away. Having this drawing to see brings me so much joy. The artists at mydavinci are truly talented.

Twins1by Maria Michelon (Chicago, IL, US)

Absolutely stunning. Much more beautiful than I expected. The colors are so vibrant. Will definitely order more of the 4-panel art for all of the new babies in our family.

Beautiful Jadeby Donna Kelly (Wilmington, DE, US)

I ordered a pencil sketch and I am extremely happy with the results. Customer service was very helpful with making edits to make sure I was happy with the finished product. Total turn around time was very quick. I would definitely recommend My DaVinci!

Baby and Mom portraitby Stacey Coyle (Leander, TX, US)

I had a drawing done of a picture my son took with his phone of his wife and new baby boy to gift him for his first Father’s Day. He took the pic on a flip phone so the quality was not great. The artwork was amazing I couldn’t have asked for a better result. It captures a moment in time that was a rare and beautiful picture

Great job!by Geraldine Brooks (Billerica, MA, US)

My daughter was thrilled and absolutely loves it! Great job! Thank you

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!

My First Drawingby gladys miles (virginia beach, VA, US)

I wanted to try a drawing rendition of a favorite photo and must say, the end result was quite impressive. One gets a chance to ask for modifications if required which I did and as stated am happy with the end result. The service was good and I received my drawing in a cardboard tube. The timing was very good too.

Wonderful Giftby ()

I am a realtor and wanted to give a Thank You gift to my seller. This was her family home and it was bittersweet experience. myDaVinci created a fabulous sketch of the outside of the home and my seller was so happy to receive it and cherish a picture of it for years to come. Thank you myDavinci for your beautiful work.

Lovely 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!

My daughter & granddaughterby Donna Emerick (Bridgeport, NE, US)

In searching online for an unusual, memorable gift for my daughter's first Mother's Day, I found your site. The order process was very easy and I was DELIGHTED with the picture. I love the fact that I was able to preview the artwork and request changes before it was shipped to me. My daughter is one of those who rarely, rarely cries, but when she saw the lovely pencil sketch, she sobbed. Thank you! My only "complaint" would be that I didn't receive my artwork in time for Mother's Day because I requested a change, and it slowed down receipt of the artwork by several days. This wasn't a problem for me because it turned out that I didn't see my daughter until a few days after Mother's Day. So, if ordering for a special occasion, be sure to order well in advance. Bottom line--I love the artwork so much that I am ordering again for my son-in-law for Father's Day! Thanks again!

My husband by Katie Hummel (Rossburg, OH, US)

This is so awesome. Picked up his personality and it is so special. My husband passed away from leukemia in September and this was the best gift ever for us to not forget him. Absolutely will use your company again. Thank you for your superior service and hep.

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.

Little Manby Sterling Wolf (Wylie, TX, US)

We lost our four year old little man unexpectedly five months ago. It has been difficult since he was so young. I gave this to my wife and she burst out in tears. The details are amazing and there is no question it’s Bruce. You captured his essence and joy in his expression. Thank you for helping us honor his life and be able to see him as he was, daily.

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.

Family Portait is Fabulousby Alice Howell (Orchard Lake, MI, US)

We are extremely pleased with not only the beautiful job the artist did in creating the photo-to-art family portrait, but the excellent service as well. Our kids were so surprised and pleased with this unique gift, and we are so happy the gift arrived as promised in time for Christmas.

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!

Took my breath awayby Deana Speck (Agoura Hills, CA, US)

I cannot express how much I love this watercolor of my mom and I when I was little. My mom passed away very unexpectedly, and I have been missing her like crazy. This painting is everything I wanted and more. I love the attention to detail, the colors, and truly everything about it. I had it professionally framed, and it now hangs in my dining room, so I can see it when I first walk into my house. It's as though she's with us when we sit down for dinner. I am so thankful to the artist for this magnificent gift.

A Creative Gift Idea!by Aaron Portenga (Grand Haven, MI, US)

I needed something for my parents who have everything. This was a cool way to celebrate their cabin in the woods. The process was quick and easy. We were even able to make a quick change to the drawing before it was finalized. A great gift idea!

Perfect 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!

Family Homeby Nicholas Thomas (Kowloon Tong, , HK)

This was a great present. A wonderful way to capture memories that mean so much to all of us. The ordering process was very smooth and the painter responded very quickly to our requests. When we had a query, the customer service was equally fast and professional. The finished product was very close to the original photo but with that added depth that only a painting has. I’d highly recommend DaVinci artworks.

3 grandbabies by Barbara Bricco (Rapid River, MI, US)

I am just so pleased with my pencil sketch of my 3 grandbabies. It is absolutely beautiful. It's a perfect gift my hard to buy for daughter-in-law. It truly captures their personality.

Perfect gift by Janet B. (Forked River, NJ )

I must say, the artwork was amazing. The attention to detail was exceptional. The only disappointment was the frame. I thought I was getting a dark wooden frame, and instead, it was a painted frame which was a muddy orange. It really did not complement the picture. I was surprised that the person that put it together would have realized that it did not go...SO, I returned the frame and ended up buying one locally with a mat, which really looked great. BUT, the picture itself came out beautiful and I'm sure my husband will love his Christmas gift!!

Maggie Too our German Shepherdby David L. Heeres (Sequim, WA, US)

This is our second print from My DaVinci. Our first was of our German shepherd Heidi. The prints are quite good and the staff are professional and accommodating. But, more importantly, our dog Maggie Too believes that My DaVinci captured her beauty extremely well. Woof, woof!

Very 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!

Gift 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.

Beautiful and Inspired My Wifeby HAROLD MCGINNIS (ACWORTH, GA, US)

The artwork was superb! It is of my wife's family home that had to be sold when her Mom passed away. It was difficult for her! When she opened the package and saw the art, she immediately started crying and just staring at the photo. She took the photo and clinged it to her heart for a long time. Thank you so much for what you did for my wife!!

Weiss house portrait by Shelley Weiss (Gales Ferry, CT, US)

Working with your team was a very pleasant surprise in this time of dubious customer service! You were patient, polite, and so accommodating to my various modification requests. The likeness came out wonderfully, small color corrections were spot on and the final product is beautiful. It is accurate but also artistic, with a soft natural homey feel. Thank you!

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