Ideas, styles, and prompts
Nano Banana 2 and Pro: image styles for your next idea
To restyle an image with Nano Banana, describe the subject you want to keep and the treatment you want to apply. “Keep the dog's markings; reinterpret the scene as matte clay” is a more useful brief than “make it creative.” Start with one clear look, then inspect the features that matter.
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Which Nano Banana version do you mean?
Google uses the Nano Banana name for several Gemini image models. As checked September 12, 2026, the names map as follows. Google's model guide.
| Name | Gemini model |
|---|---|
Nano Banana 2 | Gemini 3.1 Flash Image |
Nano Banana Pro | Gemini 3 Pro Image |
Nano Banana 2 Lite | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image |
Original Nano Banana | Gemini 2.5 Flash Image |
Record the exact version used for an image. A prompt collection labeled only “Nano Banana” may leave that ambiguous. Google also notes that 2 Lite is not optimized for multiple references or sequential editing, so don't assume a multi-image workflow transfers unchanged. Google image-generation documentation.
Give the source and the style different jobs
The subject reference answers “What is in the image?” The style direction answers “How should it look?” For example, a pet photo supplies the markings and pose; your instruction supplies clay, paper, or watercolor.
When your tool supports multiple references, identify their roles explicitly: “Use the first image for the subject and the second for color and material treatment.” Then check whether details from the style reference leaked into the subject. A single-source prompt is a useful baseline before adding complexity.
These five original starters are creative suggestions, not a tested comparison of Gemini variants. The named Peelaway styles offer a separate way to explore each direction.
Watercolor for a personal keepsake
Reinterpret the attached photo as an ink-and-watercolor illustration. Preserve the subject's pose and distinctive features. Use fine broken contours, transparent color, and warm paper. Simplify background detail while retaining the setting's character.
Try it with a home, a pet, or a simple still life. Check recognizable features before requesting more texture. Explore Ink Bloom.
Clay for a playful portrait
Turn the dog in the attached photo into a handmade clay miniature. Keep the ear shape, fur-color pattern, and sitting pose. Use matte surfaces, gentle sculpting marks, and a plain pastel tabletop setting.
Look for clear paws, ears, and contact with the ground. If the scene feels like a plastic toy, specify softer handmade surfaces. Explore Soft Clay.
Paper craft for a small celebration
Create a cut-paper illustration of a breakfast tray with a croissant, coffee cup, and single flower. Use layered cream, ochre, and muted pink paper, visible fibers, and small shadows between overlapping shapes.
Keep the object list short and check that each object shares the same material treatment. Explore Paper Garden.
A faded print for a travel memory
Use the attached street photo as the composition reference. Reinterpret it as a sun-faded postcard with warm offset color, soft halftones, and pale blue shadows. Keep the main building recognizable and leave out decorative lettering.
Review the landmark's outline and the placement of major features. This treatment is intended to change color and atmosphere. Explore Postcard Summer.
A sketchbook drawing for an everyday scene
Draw the bicycle and basket from the attached photo in loose graphite on warm sketchbook paper. Keep the frame geometry recognizable. Add restrained green pencil to the leaves and leave the background lightly suggested.
Check wheels, frame connections, and the basket before adding more sketch marks. Explore Field Sketch.
Fix the specific mismatch
| What happened | A focused follow-up |
|---|---|
The subject changed too much | “Match the source silhouette and pose more closely; keep the existing treatment.” |
The result mixes photo and illustration | “Apply the same material treatment to the subject and its surroundings.” |
The background competes with the subject | “Simplify the background to two broad shapes and softer contrast.” |
The image feels generic | “Emphasize the visible paper grain, brush edges, or sculpting marks.” |
Change one direction at a time so you can see which instruction helps.
Choose visually in Peelaway
If you know the feeling you want but not the name, browse Peelaway's curated styles. Pick a look and start with a photo, a prompt, or both. Read how to restyle a photo for a simple source-selection workflow.
Frequently asked questions
Are Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro the same model?
No. They map to different Gemini models in the version table above. Keep that distinction when saving prompts and comparing results.
Can I turn an existing photo into a different style?
Use a clear source, describe the features that should remain, and specify the new treatment. Review the generated result: identity, object details, and lettering can change.
Can I choose a Peelaway style inside Gemini?
Peelaway style names identify Peelaway's catalog. In another tool, describe the look using its materials, color, lighting, and composition; the name alone does not select a Peelaway preset.
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