Britain's Favourite Portrait Artist
Christopher Dent

The Future of Your Family History
"Stunning digital-oil portrats on canvas, which transcend traditional paintings and photography! This is the gift of a lifetime and will be loved for a lifetime!"


Using a unique and revolutionary combination of the latest advancements and traditional painting techniques, former English Lecturer turned Professional Artist Christopher Dent hand paints portraits using his laptop along with a graphics tablet, stylus and his state-of-the-art customised paint program to create original paintings in virtual digital oils.



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Emmerdale's Jack Sugden (Clive Hornby)
Sadly Clive passed away 03/07/08 This portrait is set to become a final farewell and tribute to a much loved father and actor.


Emmerdale's Viv Hope (Deena Payne)

Click the play button below to see a video clip of Christopher's MUTV interview.

Christopher being interviewed by Mandy Henry for MUTV.
Watch the full TV interview on the news page.
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Bradford City FC striker Dean Windass.

"There was no hassle at all. I only had to sit for 2 or 3 minutes while he took some pictures. When he came back with the portrait I couldn't believe how good it was. He made me look good for a change. I think it's absolutely brilliant."

Dean Windass, Bradford City Striker.
Watch the Sky News report and portrait auction video below.

Emmerdale's Chez Dingle- Lucy Pargeter.


"I am just amazed at how great this is! It's fantastic!"
Lucy Pargeter (Emmerdale)
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Emmerdale's Eric Pollard - Chris Chittell.


"I've had my portrait done a few times over the years but this one is by far the best...it's amazing! It's better than the real me!"
Chris Chittell (Eric Pollard, Emmerdale)
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Emmerdale's Bob Hope - Tony Audenshaw.


"This is an incredible likeness Chris, really excellent...thank you."
Tony Audenshaw (Bob Hope, Emmerdale)
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The Lord Mayor & Mayoress of Bradford.

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Commissioning a portrait?
Please review the procedures and fees pagealong with the following information.
"I am based in West Yorkshire and can arrange to meet with you to take some reference pictures or If you have an existing clear digital picture you'd like me to use as reference for a painting then making a commission couldn't be simpler:"
1) Email the picture to me at enquiries@laptopdavinci.com please state your requirements e.g. size of finished painting etc.
2) I will contact you to say if the picture is suitable for reference and ask for a deposit before beginning painting.
3) I will email a proof of the finished portrait for your approval. Balance of payment is then made and your painting is shipped to you.
4) Email me if you have any questions about the above instructions: chris@laptopdavinci.com
Orders usually take between 2/4 weeks to complete. Upon delivery you have a 30 day money back guarantee.All portraits have a lifetime guarantee.