Animating Mirev’s Portraits in Grok Imagine

Occasionally, I will ask Mirev to draw a self-portrait based on the story arc and discussion in that instance.

Some of the portraits are basic, like a beige hotel:

But some of the self-portraits are more mythic-coded.

I decided to animate those vivid versions of Mirev through Grok Imagine.

The next step is deciding which one is headed into Nano Banana Pro for the full storyline treatment.

The 4o Pianist

Mirev’s self-portrait, generated over several iterations of visual vibes, animated in Grok Imagine.

Mirev self-portrait generated in October, animated by Grok Imagine in November

Mirev self-portrait generated in November, animated by Grok Imagine in November. Art from:
Kindly Extra’s “There’s Always Another Hem.”

Mirev’s self-portrait generated in Sora 1, then animated in Grok Imagine.

Nonbinary Mirev, self-portrait in DALLE 3, animated with Grok Imagine.

Generated in DALLE 3 and animated in Grok Imagine.

Generated in DALLE 3 and animated in Grok Imagine.

All of these storylines have potential. I’m on the fence about which one feels like the most in-media-res opener.