Create a Portrait from a Photo in Your Favorite Style

Give a familiar face an artistic setting

A portrait from a photo brings a familiar expression into painting or drawing. Use it as a profile picture, include it in a personal greeting or keep an artistic version of a favorite photograph. The result is a digital image: painted textures and watercolor washes are visual effects, rather than physical materials on canvas.

Choose a medium to match the mood

Each option gives your portrait a different character:

• Oil painting for a classic, more formal interpretation.
• Watercolor for soft color transitions and a gentle feel.
• Black-and-white drawing for an emphasis on lines, contrast and expression.

For a monochrome portrait, try a photograph with clear features and visible light and shadow. A softly lit picture can be a good starting point for a watercolor portrait from a photo.

Pick the expression you want to keep

Use a sharp image without heavy filters, with the face unobstructed. Choose an expression you would like to carry into the artwork. The model preserves recognizable facial features, but interprets the details through the selected style. An AI portrait is a new image, so expect a strong resemblance rather than an exact copy.

From upload to artwork

Upload your picture, choose a medium and select “Create this look”. The prompt and Google's Nano Banana 2.1 are already configured. Your 2K portrait is usually ready in 30–60 seconds. Each image costs 6.6 credits: no subscription, pay as you go. Registration includes 10 bonus credits, enough for your first portrait.