Google’s Nano Banana is still the new kid on the block, but the AI image generator has quickly become popular for viral trends and strikingly real, fast images. I’ve been testing it a lot lately, and couldn’t help but see what it could do with my kids’ art. Before you call me a bad mom, note that my daughter knows I cover AI for a living and was excited to see this experiment.
Before you call me a bad mom, note that my daughter knows I cover AI for a living and was excited to see this experiment. Shse was eager to see how her drawings came to life in new ways beyond her imagination.
I uploaded their sketches and used five different prompts to reimagine them. From photorealistic scenes to 3D toys and storybook illustrations, using Nano Banana was a lot like waving a magic wand and letting AI bring them to life. The playful way Gemini 2.5 flash model transformed their art into something magical was a lot of fun. Here are the prompts I used and the results — give them a try for yourself.
