Painterly illustrated AI portraits are trending fast on Instagram and Pinterest.
Creators love this style because it looks like museum-quality Indian artwork, not a normal photo.
This trend mixes traditional Indian art with modern digital illustration, making it perfect for reels, wallpapers, and profile posts.
The best part is—you can create this for free using Google Gemini, while keeping the same face from your reference image.
The Viral Prompt (Google Gemini Prompt)
Create an ultra-high-resolution vertical digital painting using the uploaded reference image, with the face remaining exactly the same as the reference. The artwork should be painterly and illustrated, not photorealistic, with visible brush strokes and fine linework on the skin. The color palette is dominated by deep reds, rich maroons, warm browns, gold undertones, and soft muted beige highlights. Lighting is soft and ambient with gentle shadows and no harsh contrast. Art style is hand-illustrated digital painting with an Indian classical art fusion, subtle folk art textures, and a vintage mural aesthetic. The composition is cinematic and elegant, with clean edges and a matte finish, suitable for museum-quality artwork. No text, no watermark, pure artistic focus. Ultra-detailed illustration, high-quality rendering, smooth painterly texture. Create the image in 9:16 aspect ratio, optimized for mobile wallpaper.
Pose Variant 1: Calm Front-Facing Portrait (Classic Mural Look)
Create an ultra-high-resolution vertical digital painting using the uploaded reference image, with the face remaining exactly the same as the reference. The subject is shown in a calm, front-facing pose, looking straight toward the viewer with a composed and graceful expression. The artwork is painterly and illustrated, not photorealistic, with visible brush strokes and fine linework on the skin. The color palette is dominated by deep reds, rich maroons, warm browns, gold undertones, and muted beige highlights. Lighting is soft and ambient with gentle shadows and no harsh contrast. Art style is hand-illustrated digital painting with Indian classical art fusion, subtle folk art texture, and a vintage mural aesthetic. Cinematic composition, matte finish, museum-quality artwork. No text, no watermark, clean edges. Create the image in 9:16 aspect ratio, suitable for mobile wallpaper.
Pose Variant 2: Slight Side Profile With Turned Face (Elegant & Artistic)
Create an ultra-high-resolution vertical digital painting using the uploaded reference image, with the face remaining exactly the same as the reference. The subject is posed in a slight side profile, with the body turned gently to one side while the face is softly angled back toward the viewer, creating an elegant and artistic posture. The artwork is painterly and illustrated, not photorealistic, with visible brush strokes and fine linework. The color palette includes deep reds, maroons, warm browns, gold undertones, and muted beige highlights. Soft ambient lighting with gentle shadows and no harsh contrast. Hand-illustrated digital painting style with Indian classical art fusion, folk art texture, and vintage mural aesthetic. Cinematic composition, matte finish, museum-quality look. No text, no watermark. Create the image in 9:16 aspect ratio for mobile wallpaper.
How to Customize This Prompt
You can easily personalize the artwork while keeping the style intact:
- Change the dominant colors (for example: more gold or deeper maroon)
- Adjust folk or classical art intensity
- Add words like royal, heritage, or spiritual aura
- Keep the face reference unchanged as mentioned
Do not convert it to photorealistic for best painterly results.
How to Create This Image Using Google Gemini
Follow these 4 simple steps:
- Open Google Gemini
- Upload your reference image and paste the prompt above
- Type “Create an image in 9:16 ratio” along with the prompt
- Generate and download your artwork
Your vertical mobile wallpaper is ready.
Conclusion
This Trending Painterly AI Image style is perfect for anyone who loves Indian art, digital illustration, and elegant visuals.
It stands out because it feels handcrafted, emotional, and timeless.
Use Google Gemini, try this viral prompt, and share your artwork on Instagram or as a mobile wallpaper.
Don’t forget to tag Techy Gabru and inspire others with your artistic AI creation
