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Social media and trends go hand in hand. From Ghibli to 3D figurines, if you hadn’t been living under a rock, you would be familiar with these viral trends. Now, there is a nostalgic throwback to our childhood, and this time, it is powered by AI. The crayon-art trend has been gaining a lot of momentum over the past few days, with users transforming their Instagram feeds into colourful, hand-drawn-style crayon illustrations using proper prompts.
What started as a fun experiment has quickly turned into a full-blown social media wave. From brands to film production houses, everybody seems to be jumping in to the trend. Fan pages of Shah Rukh Khan, his banner Red Chillies Entertainment, and studios like Devgn Films and RSVP Movies, the trend has found wide adoption. Huge brands like Voltas, Miraj Cinemas, PVR Cinemas and Skoda India are hopping on the bandwagon, adding their own creative spin.
Major Brands Join In The Trend
Red Chillies Entertainment took to Instagram and posted the photo with a caption, “The only colours we need in our life are these!”
“Shiva Squad always on duty,” noted Devgn Films while joining the viral crayon trend.
PVR Cinemas wrote on Instagram: “Your favourite entertainment destination, reimagined in the cutest crayon world!”
Voltas didn’t miss the opportunity and hopped on the trend saying, “POV: Your comfort destination, but make it adorable.”
What makes the trend click is its blend of nostalgia and tech, turning everyday visuals into something that feels straight out of a childhood sketchbook.
How To Hop On The Crayon Trend
Getting started is simple. Upload any photo on ChatGPT and use a prompt that transforms it into a playful, hand-drawn crayon artwork.
Try this prompt:
“Recreate the entire image in a crayon drawing style. Simplify the details so it looks like it was drawn by a 10-year-old child. Avoid using the original colors from the image. Make it feel like it’s drawn on a plain white sheet, with a cute and playful vibe. You can add sweet, childlike elements like flowers, candies, stars, or clouds to enhance the look.”
Are you looking for something more personalised? Then tweak the last line:
“You can add elements that match my vibe. My vibe: (insert a few words describing your mood or aesthetic).”
That’s it! Your regular photo turns into a nostalgic, doodle-like piece in seconds.
With a decade of experience in journalism, I began my career covering politics before expanding into video storytelling, and eventually specialising in entertainment and lifestyle. A Kolkata soul with a boarding pass always ready, I report, travel, and taste my way through culture — one headline at a time.
