Trying to replicate the process used by a popular Instagram AI creator

The field of artificial intelligence has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, and one area that has seen significant advancements is the ability to generate realistic images using AI algorithms. @averyseasonart is an Instagram creator who has made a name for themselves by using AI to create lifelike portraits of people. Recently, I came across an article about their work, and I was intrigued to try something similar on my own hardware.
I decided to test out the capabilities of my RYZEN 3700X processor and a RTX 3060 graphics card to see if I could generate similar results. After some initial experimentation, I found that I could indeed create impressive portraits using AI algorithms on my own machine. The process involved feeding a base image into the algorithm and then tweaking various parameters to create a range of variations.
The results were impressive, but it took some trial and error to achieve the best-looking images. I found that I needed to create at least 50 or so variations of each image to find the most realistic and visually pleasing result. However, the process only took about five seconds for each image, which was much faster than I had expected.
One of the benefits of using a powerful graphics card like the RTX 3060 is that it is possible to speed up the process even further by using multiple GPUs. This means that you could generate images even faster, which would be useful for anyone looking to produce a large number of images in a short period.
Overall, my experiment with using AI algorithms to generate realistic portraits was a success. While there is still some trial and error involved, the results were impressive, and the process was relatively quick and straightforward. With the availability of powerful hardware, it is becoming increasingly accessible for anyone to experiment with AI and create stunning images. It is exciting to think about the possibilities that this technology will bring in the future and the new forms of creative expression that it will enable.

This is the final image that I went with and eventually played around with some editing in gimp with different black and white and illustration looks.

B&W versions

What do you think of the influx of AI on social media and the impact it will have on traditional creators. I am embracing it and looking at ways to remix my past photos into something new.