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Paint Your Life

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4.8 / 5
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4.9 / 5
Better Business Bureau
3.2 / 5
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Overview

Paint Your Life has a rating of 4.8 stars from 1,048 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Paint Your Life most frequently mention customer service, amazing job, and great experience. Paint Your Life ranks 3rd among Art sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 93.8%
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Business's Favorite Review

“AMAZING WORK!”

Megan H.
6/11/21

This was absolutely a beautiful painting of my family! Diana did such an amazing job and I couldn't be happier with how my painting turned out! The perfect Fathers Day gift for my husband! Really brought the photo to life!

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Top Positive Review

“My furry companion of 13 years, passed away on July...”

Pierrette U.
10/1/24

My furry companion of 13 years, passed away on July 21,2024. I wanted a portrait of him in my home, as a constant reminder, he is always present, beside his urn. I could not have asked for more, the portrait is absolutely stunning.

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Thumbnail of user narendrap28
California
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February 5th, 2024
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Paint your Life did a great job and I was concerned initially that the artist would not be able to replicate features of the subject. I was pleased that they did a great job and the art will make a great anniversary gift

Reason I chose this business:

Needed a unique gift

Thumbnail of user jimg1895
Florida
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March 10th, 2024
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Recipients were very pleased with the painting. This was a recently deceased father and the family was very pleased with gift, remarking that it was a terrific remembrance.

Very positive. All suggested incorporated.

Thumbnail of user heidiparkshere13
Washington
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December 2nd, 2023

I watch your ads, the thought of having a painting that physically includes a lost family member was breath- taking and emotional as I pondered in dreams of the opportunity. We have taken family pictures with someone always holding the portrait of our missing loved one, my grandson.who was adopted. One day we hope to be reunited but this opportunity will be a blessing.
After 6 weeks of articulating my requests in writing. I rejected 10 attempts. The artist doesn't pay attention to what you write. They promise a realistic painting.
No communication efforts were made to me, I have limited access to pictures of him. I was not told to change pictures. The stress and frustration was simply unreal. You talk with the agents who are polite but very scripted in what they say.
I finally has to cancel the whole experience.

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Speaking to different agent eveyrime did not help. They don't answer emails either.

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I wanted a.painting in Acrylic. I refused to continue to ask for changes. My mind and heart built in heartbreak and disappointmemt.

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Emily M. – Paint Your Life Rep

Dear Heidi, we are very sorry you had such an experience. Our customers' satisfaction is our top priority and we will do our best to improve our service! We will review each and every detail of your experience to make sure it won't occur anymore. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

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Pennsylvania
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December 22nd, 2023
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These paintings are going to mean so much to my mom & aunt because they've been having a very hard time lately since my grandfather passed away so i know this will make them finally at peace so thank you!

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Alabama
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December 18th, 2023
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Very pleased with the finished project! It was a job well done that anyone would love to see. I've used them for multiple work and family pieces and they always make sure it's right! Highly recommended!

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Georgia
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December 27th, 2023
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It was very moving to see how much my mother in law loved her painting. She cried with bittersweet feelings. The most memorable thing she said was "this image represents all the hugs he wasn't able to give me". Absolutely beautiful!

Thumbnail of user neilstarkey83
Illinois
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December 21st, 2023

So I ordered and paid electing express service to get my painting by Christmas, that was the advertisement. They billed the full total immediately, not the 10% as advertised and i let that go. Then they didn't listen to how I wanted the people arranged in my painting first off, telling me it may not arrive in time if i make them amend it. I decide to let that go. After the artist had supposedly painted my picture, I needed to approve it before shipping, come to find out my express service did not include shipping which is not disclosed on the website. They also wanted to charge another 175$ to ship! I did not approve the painting and canceled because they made my wife look old and my daughter had a huge nose, both were way lighter skin tone too. They took my money and offered no solution but to cancel and wait for my money back.

You guys ruined my Christmas!

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They are not honest in their advertisements

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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April 30th, 2024
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Excellent service Excellent communication a d 💯 % satisfaction with the painting

Reason I chose this business:

Noticed advertising online

Thumbnail of user alexisv334
Ohio
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December 10th, 2023
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The shipping didn't take long at all. Although the pricing was a little weird to me i still paid because i knew it would be amazing. It looks exactly like the reference photo that i sent in. I can't wait to show my mom because i'm for sure it's going to make her cry

Thumbnail of user fallynf1
Pennsylvania
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December 20th, 2023
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From the first point of contact to delivery, this was a wonderful experience! I loved how quickly my artist responded and delivered this amazing portrait! Now my daughter who's never met her grampy can have a photo with him!

Thumbnail of user kylew493
Wisconsin
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June 7th, 2022
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I ordered my painting a month and half early so my wife could get it by Mother's Day they sent an email Saturday saying sorry but your portrait will not be arriving by Sunday! The only thing they offered was refund my shipping cost and 20% off my next purchase! No thanks I'll go somewhere else! It was a major mess up by my he company and for the 700+ dollars I spent on this portrait I'm highly disappointed

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Thumbnail of user adrianh290
Tennessee
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February 19th, 2024
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I actually inform the truth regarding my experiences from businesses. I submitted an order 2/7 on a Wednesday. I included a memo about the photos of the individuals submitted were deceased and it was all I had. If they can't do it I would understand. Brenda contacted me requesting better pictures on Friday. I responded back immediately the same day. I explained the SAME THING as I stated earlier when I submitted my order. "Those are the only pictures! If they can't do it, I understand." I heard nothing for two days. I sent another email 2/12 being the date of this review. I'm requested a refund because no work was done. No response was given from Friday from Brenda. Customer service is very poor/slow. Just by this incident, I was wrong for giving these people another opportunity. I can't stand poor customer service. I'm still waiting for a response from Friday. It's three days and no response! Thank Jesus I didn't pay for the entire project! If they act like this over $49, imagine how they'll act with $500! You've been warned!

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No response as of this entry. I have no choice, but to give failing scores!

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Emily M. – Paint Your Life Rep

Dear Adrian, we are truly sorry we weren't able to fulfil your request and create a portrait for you. As you have requested, full refund was issued and the payment of $49 was already returned to you.

We also would like to inform you that our customer support team operate from Monday to Friday, that is why we did not manage to get back to you right away. However, everything is resolved now, our team has reached out to you with all the details regarding the refund requested. Thank you for your patience!

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August 21st, 2023
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I actually inform the truth regarding my experiences from businesses. I submitted an order 2/7 on a Wednesday. I included a memo about the photos of the individuals submitted were deceased and it was all I had. If they can't do it I would understand. Brenda contacted me requesting better pictures on Friday. I responded back immediately the same day. I explained the SAME THING as I stated earlier when I submitted my order. "Those are the only pictures! If they can't do it, I understand." I heard nothing for two days. I sent another email 2/12 being the date of this review. I requested a refund because no work was done. No response was given from Friday from Brenda. Customer service is very poor/slow. Just by this incident, I was wrong for giving these people another opportunity. I can't stand poor customer service. I'm still waiting for a response from Friday. It's three days and no response! Thank Jesus I didn't pay for the entire project! If they act like this over $49, imagine how they'll act with $500! You've been warned!

Their response 2/13 through Trust Pilot review site ( still haven't responded through the initial emails I sent them).

" We are sorry to hear you've had such an unpleasant experience. It is our utmost priority for our customers to have a satisfying experience and receive the paintings they are 100% happy with. Our team is always ready to assist you in case of any inquiries. We'd like to settle this matter and turn this into a better experience for you since your satisfaction is our priority. Please share your order details with us, so we can contact you."

*See how unprofessional they conduct business? I emailed them three times and never got a response. Now this robo responder who replies to unsatisfactory responses is advising me to contact them. They left no direct contact information. I'm supposed to attempt the same unsuccessful method by email! They haven't responded to the last three emails. I'm in the process of reporting this business for scamming and bad business practices. I'm so grateful I didn't pay the entire amount. STAY AWAY FROM THIS BUSINESS! Please remember not to only look at the positive ratings. Research the negative reviews. Most consumers are saying the same things about this business! *They IGNORE emails! I have the emails to prove it! I actually responded about two hours later to the robo responder through Trust Pilot and STILL haven't received anything! They posted a response advising me to contact them. Nothing happened— at least in my experience! I'm giving you relevant, trustworthy, information about this business! Remember, this is only over a deposit of $49!

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I’m so disgusted with this business! I’m only making people aware of how I was treated. I gave them another opportunity from the last time (about two ago) when they reimbursed me for expedited shipping when they failed to deliver!

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Thumbnail of user mariav1807
Maryland
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November 20th, 2023
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Due to personal reasons I won't be uploading a video but I will share that seeing my brother's expression was priceless; invaluable. It was a mix of emotions. The artist undoubtedly captured the essence of brotherhood and pure love. Thank you for an unforgettable moment.

Thumbnail of user amandam3041
California
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November 13th, 2023
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Gifted a portrait to my mom for her birthday and she absolutely loved it! The portrait featured her two grandchildren and she said it was one of the best gifts ever. The portrait was really well done with excellent attention to detail. The process of choosing art styles, frames and everything was so easy. These are on the pricey side, however it is a wonderful gift that will be cherished!

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Thumbnail of user kiaraw39
New Jersey
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August 16th, 2021
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I love how you can interact with the painter by sending various pictures to get a very realistic painting. The painting came out so beautiful and it is very high quality work. I will definitely be purchasing another painting in the future from Paint Your Life.

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Have some money saved up or use their payment plan they have available

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Emily M. – Paint Your Life Rep

We are thrilled to hear about your satisfaction with the painting and the service, Kiara. It will be a pleasure for our team to create more beautiful paintings for you in the future. Thank you for your feedback!

Thumbnail of user christinae551
Alabama
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January 1st, 2024
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This was a precious very special gift for my mom. The artist did a phenomenal job in capturing the details I wanted to make this as memorable as it could be. This is my third purchase and certainly won't be the last.

Thumbnail of user ivonak3
Connecticut
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May 13th, 2022
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I wish I could give this company zero stars. After waiting a month to finally receive a painting I paid $400 for, the frame is falling apart and scratched on all 4 sides. You can't even reach anyone at the company, the only person you can talk to is in a call center overseas. The customer service is horrible! Find a local artist, do not waste your time with this scam artist company!

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DO USE this company! They overcharge, take a month to ship, use call centers overseas, can’t actually talk to anyone at the company, and don’t care to make the issue right! I wanted to have the painting reframed locally and they refused to help after making me wait a month for the painting. Worst experience ever

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Custom oil painting and frame

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Emily M. – Paint Your Life Rep

We are sorry to hear about this issue, Ivona. It is our utmost priority for our customers to have a satisfying experience and receive the paintings they are 100% happy with. Our team is always ready to assist you in case of any inquiries. We'd like to settle this matter and turn this into a better experience for you since your satisfaction is our priority. Our team has reached out to get to the bottom of this. Please check your inbox.

Thumbnail of user roxannr24
Michigan
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December 5th, 2023
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Our son lost his dog and we decided to paint his portrait with his dog in his firefighter uniform because they don't have a picture of them together. It came out wonderfully. Can't wait for him to open it up at Christmas.

Thumbnail of user ameliac154
Florida
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June 13th, 2022
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So somehow I ended up creating 2 carts of my order instead of just the one. The team guided me through the steps and was extremely helpful. The price- in my opinion- is well worth it and I haven't even received my product yet. Just proofs. I know my family member will cry… as in all the videos I've watched. This company is running a tight ship and it's excellent!

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Just stay diligent and don’t mess up like I did

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I ordered an oil print painting for my father for Father’s Day.

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Emily M. – Paint Your Life Rep

We are very happy to hear about your satisfaction with the painting and the service, Amelia. Thank you for your wonderful feedback and kind words!

Thumbnail of user richardp1203
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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June 26th, 2020

Painting not acceptable
I approved the edited photo but the finished painting was no where near up to standard and the workmanship bore no comparison with the sample portraits on their website. After several attempts to put it right the quality did not improve despite the fact that twice I was emailed by them to tell me they had flagged it for quality issues. In the end I cancelled and got my deposit refunded.

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Aiden M. – Paint Your Life Rep

Dear Richard, we are very sorry the painting was presented to you in such a poor quality. While we ensure our customers have a pleasant experience, we always want to provide every single customer with a high quality composition. We want to turn this into a better experience for you. Therefore, please share your order details with us and our team will reach out to you immediately.

Thumbnail of user keishaf45
California
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December 28th, 2023
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Artist was very thorough. My mom loved it. She cried like a baby. The only downfall that I didn't pay attention to was the shirt on my dad was changed and my mom said he never wore button down shirts. So it was something I didn't notice.

Thumbnail of user chelseac211
Georgia
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July 29th, 2021
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We absolutely loved our painting with Doris. It's lovely and we hope to work with Doris again!

The reason for 4 stars is the spam amounts of emails I receive from the company as well as how confusing it is to get to my dashboard. You cannot access it from the main site. I have to sift through my emails to find my dashboard. I've also been sent duplicate emails and left multiple reviews and it's STILL asking me to leave a review through a different portal.

In short: GREAT product, marketing needs some tweaks

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You cannot access your personal dashboard from the main website

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Emily M. – Paint Your Life Rep

We are thrilled to hear you loved the portrait, Chelsea. Our team works hard to ensure our customers are always assisted and provided all the necessary information. However, we are sorry for any inconvenience and we will use your experience to improve our service. Thank you for your feedback!

Thumbnail of user michaelab113
Maryland
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October 11th, 2023
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You all did such a great job. When my mom opened her package she started crying. She was so happy to see it. She immediately took down one painting and put it in its place. That's definitely a core memory I get to cherish forever

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Nina H. – Paint Your Life Rep

It was an honor for our team to create such a meaningful painting for your family, Michaela. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

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Canada
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August 20th, 2023
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AMAZING! This gift could not ever be topped, my friend and her family along with strangers that saw the painting were absolutely in love with it. If came out better than I could've expected. We all definitely cried for a few days after receiving it.

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Nina H. – Paint Your Life Rep

It was an honor for our team to create such a meaningful painting for your family, Layal. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

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Arizona
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December 28th, 2023
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My mom absolutely LOVES and ADORES the painting. Having a painting of her mother who passed almost 30 years ago with her and her children as adults was something she never thought she'd see and you made it happen. The painting was so beautiful it looks like a picture someone took. Thank you so much for giving this to her

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Paint Your Life is an online art service that creates affordable, totally customizable, hand-painted portrait art from your photos. Designed to honor and celebrate the special moments and memories in your life.

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  • Customized hand-painted portrait art
  • Free shipping
  • Unlimited revisions

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