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Phokki Review & Giveaway Published on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 by

This giveaway is now closed!  Thanks for stopping by.  The winner is Kimberly H.  Congratulations!

My husband and I love getting artsy with photography.  We do a ton of photo projects and try to preserve memories in unique and special ways.  My husband and I are always looking for ways to take our pictures to that next level and in order for us to display a picture on our wall, it has to really stand out.  I was really excited  when we were given the opportunity to check out Phokki, a website that turns photos into artwork. Here is a little more information about the company from the site:

Phokki is the key to transforming your average photo into an embellished and sophisticated piece of artwork at minimal or even no charge! Phokki has a pool of talented artists from diversified cultures that can cater to any form of customization or inexplicable photo styling specialization that you, our customer may want.

The very first thing I noticed about the site, upon entering, was the small box on the left hand side detailing the three little steps necessary to transform a photo into artwork.  Right then and there I decided that this is the perfect solution for us moms who don’t have a lot of time on our hands but want quality artwork. Once you’ve selected your style preference (which was the most difficult part of how wonderful the choices are), upload your photo, and enjoy your work of art. There are seven styles to choose from (I chose Illustration) and then you can decide how you want it designed by making a selection within the category.  The picture is hand-drawn from your photo by professional artists and it’s very affordable at less than $20.00. Here is how Phokki illustrated a picture of my son:

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Doesn’t the picture look amazing?  I can’t wait to get it printed!  I love the vibrant colors and how they accented my son’s eyes.  I should mention that apart from the specialized styling offered by the company, you also have the option of just having an old photo retouched or restored.

Win It! One of you will win 1 digital artwork with a 15 x 15 inch poster.  Simply head on over to the site and take a look around.  Come back here and tell me what photo you’ll use for your creation and what style you’d pick!  Comments will close on March 18, 2009 at 10 PM PST.  One comment per person, please. US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

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114 Responses
  • by Sheila H March 5, 2009 at 6:53 am

    I would choose the Mix and Blend style and I would use a cute picture I have of my daughter! It would look great! Thanks for the chance!

  • by Sheila H March 5, 2009 at 6:54 am

    I subscribe via email!

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  • by Jinxy March 5, 2009 at 7:43 am

    I would use one of the hundreds of pictures I have of my 10 week old baby girl and I think I would have it done in Caricature style. Very cute stuff.

  • by Jinxy March 5, 2009 at 7:44 am
  • by Marci March 5, 2009 at 7:55 am

    I love the Manga Art. I would choose a close-up picture of both my younger daughters together.

  • by Marci March 5, 2009 at 7:56 am

    Subscriber!

  • by Heather March 5, 2009 at 8:13 am

    I love the picture of your son! My favorite is the illustration too and I would probably choose a picture of all my kids.

  • by Heather March 5, 2009 at 8:14 am

    I am a subscriber!

  • by Alexia March 5, 2009 at 8:14 am

    I really like the Vector Pop Art, but I’m not quite sure what picture I would use…I’d probably try to get both boys into the picture….

  • by Debbie March 5, 2009 at 8:29 am

    Nice

  • by Michelle March 5, 2009 at 8:33 am

    I would choose the mix and blend and probably use the picture of my daughter from last Halloween. This is great, I have never seen this before.

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  • by Michelle March 5, 2009 at 8:33 am

    I subscribe

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  • by Stephanie March 5, 2009 at 8:54 am

    I would choose the Vector Pop Art style. I just got a family photo done and if it were done in this style, it would make a great conversation piece!

  • by Stephanie March 5, 2009 at 8:54 am

    I subscribe!

  • by susan March 5, 2009 at 9:35 am

    I’d use a picture of my little one in the illustration ~ beloved child style.

  • by susan March 5, 2009 at 9:36 am

    I subscribe.

  • by MRS.MOMMYY March 5, 2009 at 10:09 am

    princess stars

  • by MRS.MOMMYY March 5, 2009 at 10:10 am

    subscriber

  • by Rita M March 5, 2009 at 11:34 am

    I would use my daughter’s wedding photo in the illustration style.

  • by Jill L March 5, 2009 at 11:57 am

    I’d use the Pop Afro with my 3 kids. It’d would be so cute.

  • by kimberly h March 5, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    I would use a picture of my son and have it done in Vector pop art for my hubby.

  • by kimberly h March 5, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    I follow you on twitter/

  • by kimberly h March 5, 2009 at 12:40 pm

    I subscribe.

    I tweeted and accidently hit enter for above before I put url.
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  • by kimberly h March 5, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    I have your button.

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  • by Lauralee Hensley March 5, 2009 at 12:56 pm

    The Caricature Style for a Wedding Photo of my niece and her hubby, so I could give it to them as an anniversary gift.

  • by Delaney March 5, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    I think I would use the style you did or the mix and blend both are cool.

  • by Delaney March 5, 2009 at 1:12 pm
  • by Delaney March 5, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    following you on twitter

  • by Maggie M March 5, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    I would use a photo of my two little granddaughters together in Illustration style! Great giveaway!!

    maggie@mannwieler.com

  • by Maggie M March 5, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    Subscriber by email :)

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  • by susan varney March 5, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    the mix and blend

  • by Liza767 March 5, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    i like the x-mas theme

  • by Liza767 March 5, 2009 at 4:53 pm

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  • by christopher h March 5, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    a manga art version of the family

  • by oona b March 5, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    I would choose the caricature style and I would use a photo of my daughter dancing in a field

  • by oona b March 5, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    I am a subscriber!

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  • by andrea v March 5, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    I would choose illustration with a picture of my two children.

  • by andrea v March 5, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    i subscribe

  • by Mary Jenkins March 5, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    I’d get a vector pop art of a photo of my hubby and daughter together. My husband left for basic training a few days ago, and I’d like a nice pic for my daughter to look at.

    quitecontrary1977@hotmail.com

  • by Lisa L March 5, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    Caricature~My niece~Cool!!

  • by Lisa L March 5, 2009 at 11:03 pm

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    RockinMama~Digital artwork with 15 x 15 inch poster~Phokki~http://tinyurl.com/b9qzt5less than 5 seconds ago from web

  • by Lisa L March 5, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    subscriber

  • by LT March 6, 2009 at 4:59 am

    I like the Illustration style. I would do a picture of my kids, one of my favorites that I took before Christmas

  • by LT March 6, 2009 at 4:59 am

    I am a reader subscriber

  • by LT March 6, 2009 at 4:59 am

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  • by Stacy March 6, 2009 at 6:42 am

    I would have an illustration done of my son.

  • by Jen March 6, 2009 at 7:08 am

    a vector pop art style of a picture of my son would be so cool!

  • by Autumn H. March 6, 2009 at 9:54 am

    what a cool product! i would do a wedding picture!

    autumn398 (at) yahoo.com

  • by Aura March 6, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    I like the illustration and mix and blend and I would use a picture of my son that we lost

  • by Aura March 6, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    I subscribe

  • by Gina Stratos March 6, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    I like the Illustration style. I’d use a pic of my family.
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  • by Gina Stratos March 6, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    Subscriber
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  • by Kate March 6, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    I would turn a picture of my two boys into Vector Pop Art!

  • by Melissa Butler March 6, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    I would use a pic of my sis, from her maternity shoot with me, and use the mix and blend style. I imagine it would be spectacular.

  • by tanya March 6, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    I’d get the mix and retouch for one of my daughters, she would love all the sparklyness. (is that a word?)

  • by Karen Gonyea March 6, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    I’d love an illustration of my kids.

  • by Elizabeth Keller March 7, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    I have a great pic of my husband and baby boy that would love amazing in the Caricature style!

  • by Elizabeth Keller March 7, 2009 at 1:48 pm

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  • by Elizabeth Keller March 7, 2009 at 1:53 pm

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  • by Dina March 7, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    I’d do a picture of my kids in the Mix&Blend classic style.

  • by Dina March 7, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    Subscriber

  • by Dina March 7, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    Got your button.

  • by tricia March 8, 2009 at 7:38 am

    Even though it might not be a fun as some of the others, I have a cherished photograph of my mom when she was young. She and my grandmother are on the football field of my college Alma Matter. It is in black and white. I would love to use this photo with the colorization photo restore option.

  • by tricia March 8, 2009 at 7:39 am

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  • by tricia March 8, 2009 at 7:39 am

    stumbled (toohotforturtle2)

  • by tricia March 8, 2009 at 7:39 am

    subscriber

  • by Vicky Boackle March 9, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    i like the vectpr pop art.

  • by Sarah March 10, 2009 at 12:00 pm

    i have a great picture of my mom that i’d get in the manga art style!

  • by Cathy March 10, 2009 at 1:56 pm

    I love the illustration style and I have enjoyed poking around the Phokki site imagining what art I could make for my house! My choice would be to create a composite photo of my kids kids next to each other, both with eyes open and smiling!!

  • by Rosanne March 11, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    I’d do the Mix & Blend of my granddaughter her school pix which is one of the most unique shcool pix I’ve seen

  • by Rosanne March 11, 2009 at 11:34 pm

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  • by Ken Robinson March 12, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    I would have my sister’s portrait done over in Illustration Style. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

  • by Colette S March 12, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    I love the illustration…it’s like a drawing.

    calliemist@yahoo.com

  • by Teresa March 13, 2009 at 11:33 am

    I would choose the Vector Pop Art style with a picture of my daughter

    :) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)

  • by Debi March 13, 2009 at 1:11 pm

    I would love to have my daughter’s wedding picture done in the mix and blend. Beautiful work !
    thanks for the chance to win :)

  • by ky2here March 15, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    I love the vector pop art – it reminds me of those 70′s tv shows. So I’d find some way to incorporate a vacation photo into that style.

  • by Christine March 16, 2009 at 2:09 pm

    I would use the mix and blend style for a picture of my son! Thanks for the chance.

  • by Christine March 16, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    I am a subscriber. Thanks!

  • by Robin Stephens March 16, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    I would love to have a photo of my daughter done in the manga art style.

  • by felicia March 16, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    My favorite picture of my daughter in the mix and blend style!

  • by felicia March 16, 2009 at 7:51 pm

    subscriber!

  • by felicia March 16, 2009 at 7:51 pm
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  • by Steve Scott March 17, 2009 at 10:28 am

    My son playing soccer.

  • by Jennifer Hedden March 17, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    enter me

  • by Melanie March 17, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    I would retouch a photo of my Sister and I for my mom to have.

  • by Sherry R March 17, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    I would like to try Mix and Blend Portrait on a picture of my daughter!

  • by Sherry R March 17, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    I’m a subscriber.

  • by cassandra aubut March 17, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    I have a photo of my daughter on her birthday in her pettiskirt that I would love to do the Mix and Blend technique to!!

  • by Teresa March 17, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    Vector art pop style of my 4 kids hugging each other! it would be so cool!!!

  • by Teresa March 17, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    I subscribe via e-mail now
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  • by Teresa March 17, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    I follow you on twitter as flinflan.
    I tweeted about your contest to my buddies.
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  • by Michael March 17, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    We have a picture of our three puppies at about 10 weeks old that would be even more adorable with the Mix & Blend touch. :)

  • by Lisa Taylor March 17, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    I would get my oldest daughters picture in the manga art style

  • by jamie March 17, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    I have a cute pic of my 3 sons that would be perfect for the illustration.

  • by Susan Ledet March 18, 2009 at 8:19 am

    Too cool! I would pick the Caricature style and use a great picture that I have my 3 nieces.
    Thank you for the great giveaway.

  • by Susan Ledet March 18, 2009 at 8:19 am

    I subscribe.

  • by jayne March 18, 2009 at 8:35 am

    I love the Manga Art and would use it on a vacation pic from Hawaii!

  • by Veronica Garrett March 18, 2009 at 9:59 am

    I would choose Manga Art.. I would use a picture of my daughter.

  • by Crystal March 18, 2009 at 11:07 am

    I love the Mix & Blend – I would do a picture of my son & our dog!
    Thanks!
    ericbrooks75(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • by Marianna March 18, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    Very cool site! Of course I would use a picture of one or both of my sons and get the Manga art style

  • by Kelly F March 18, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    This is such a cool site. I would choose the vector pop art for a picture of my nephew.

  • by Kelly F March 18, 2009 at 6:02 pm

    I have your button on my blog :)

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  • by Heather C March 18, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    I’ll use a pumpkin patch photo with the mix and blend style. That’ll be interesting!

  • by Renee We March 18, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    I have cherished photos of my brother and I.

  • by Peggy Gorman March 18, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    The Manga Art is so different ,I love it and so fun
    I would have a picture with all the kids.
    Thanks

  • by Peggy Gorman March 18, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    subscriber
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  • by Peggy Gorman March 18, 2009 at 8:56 pm
  • by Michelle H. March 18, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    I would probably use the Manga.

  • by Lily Kwan March 19, 2009 at 3:16 am

    I would use a photo of my friend and use the Mix & Blend Classic style.

  • by Lily Kwan March 19, 2009 at 3:19 am

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