How to Create the AI Photo Watercolor Illustration Trend With Your Dog

I’ve been seeing this AI photo and watercolor illustration trend on Threads, and of course, it got my curiosity.The style immediately caught my attention because it takes one photo and turns it into something that feels like a little piece of art. The top half keeps the original photograph, while the bottom half reimagines the same moment as a small handmade watercolor-style illustration on textured paper.So, I had to try it with photos of my golden retrievers, KB and KENZO.I saw several prompts for this trend and used one as a starting point, then tweaked it to better create the look I wanted—especially keeping the original photo recognizable while creating a simple illustrated version underneath.What I love most about this AI trend is the soft watercolor effect. It’s subtle, minimal, and artistic without taking away from the original photo. I also love all the empty space surrounding the small illustration. It gives the finished image a quiet, almost storybook or art-book feel.And, of course, seeing one of KB and KENZO’s Golden Hug moments transformed this way made it even more special.What Is the AI Photo Watercolor Illustration Trend?This AI trend combines two different version...