Chances are you’re here because you were wondering how to use Leonardo AI to convert your simple sketches into AI-generated images. If so, congrats! You’re at the right place. We’ll go step from a blank canvas to mastering this feature by using the above example which shows you the before image (original image) and after image (after using Leonardo AI Sketch to Image feature).
By the end of this post, you will have learned everything about turning your sketches into amazing AI art that you can use to start your side hustle.
Introduction
For those who may have yet to try out Leonardo AI, this is hands down the best Art-generation AI I have ever used. You can create art, images, and videos with prompts. One thing that makes it way better than others is its user interface. For example, with Midjourney, the images are generated in Discord servers, which could have a better User interface. With Leonardo AI, you generate the images on their website, which has a very nice user interface and is easy to use and beginner-friendly.
How to Use Leonardo AI Sketch to Image Feature: A Quick Overview
To start using a Leonardo AI Sketch to Image, it’s as easy as following this five-step process.
Step 1: Upload an Image
Upload an image from either your system, Community upload, or from your past Leonardo AI Generations. We will use this image as a starting point and create some sketches in this image to turn these sketches into life-like objects that completely modify and extend the existing image to create a unique artwork.
Step 2: Select the Canvas Mode to Sketch2Img
You are required to choose the sketch to image option under the canvas mode. There are four options under this selection: Text2Img, Inpaint/Outpaint, Img2Img, and Sketch2Img. Choose the Sketch2Img feature.
Step 3: Adjust Parameters
In this step, you will need to adjust various parameters, such as selecting a fine-tuned model, the number of images you want Leonardo AI to generate, and image dimensions, among other options, which I will explain further in the tutorial.
Step 4: Choose the Sketch tool and start making sketches
Choose the sketch tool from the list of the tools available and start making sketches around the image. In the prompt, type what you want to show in the image, and click on generate button. Leonardo AI would then generate AI art based on the sketch and the prompt you gave.
Step 5: Fine-tune and Generate the Final Image
Finally, export/download your newly generated picture by clicking the download button. Your artwork is ready for the world – whether it’s for personal use or publishing to a wider audience.
We will break down each of these steps below, giving you a clear understanding of how you can truly master using Leonardo AI to transform a sketch into an image.
Why Stop at Just the Basics?
Now that you’ve got a quick overview of the process let’s dive deeper. There’s so much more you can achieve with Leonardo AI’s Sketch to Image feature. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these next sections will help you unlock the full potential of your sketches.
Getting Started with Leonardo AI
If you don’t have an account on Leonardo AI yet, you can visit this article’s Getting Started with Leonardo AI section which explains the process of signing up and creating your username.
Once you have logged into the Leonardo AI user interface and followed the above steps, click on the Canvas Editor icon and you will be taken to the Canvas Editor window showing you a blank canvas in the beginning. In this Canvas, we will upload our image and use the sketch-to-image feature.
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How to Use Canvas Editor
Canvas Editor lets you turn your existing image and refine the image for creating composite artwork using various Canvas Mode and one of the modes is Sketch to Image mode. With this, you can unleash your creative potential and turn your imagination into amazing artwork.
You will see a blank canvas at the beginning. There are a lot of options present and it can be quite overwhelming if you are new. Therefore, I marked and indicated various tools that are present in below screenshot explaining what each option is.
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Most of the options in the screenshots are self-explanatory, I will be explaining some of the options which are needed.
Canvas Mode: This is the canvas generation mode. When you select this you’ll be presented with four options, you would have to select the sketch to image option which will be covered in this article and the rest of the options will be covered in the following articles.
Generation Window: The generation window is a box with a purple and blue gradient which you can see with the lock icon. This is where the sketch and the input prompt you provide would be generated into an image. So, it is essential to adjust this generation window accordingly so that only the specific area of the image would be made into a sketch.
Prompt Input: This is where you type in the desired input you want the Leonardo AI to generate the image out of your sketch. The image would be generated in the generation window.
Render Density: Allows you to decrease the size of the generation window which is useful when you want to draw a sketch in a specific portion of the image. Increasing render density will decrease the size of the generation window and the image generated out of your sketch would have a higher resolution than if you had performed in the bigger generation window.
Guidance Scale: Increasing the guidance scale will make the sketch you drew more similar to what you mentioned in the prompt. Giving too low or too high a value would lead to a completely different output and reduce the quality of the image. Use the default value of 7 which even Leonardo AI recommends on their website.
Fixed Seed: This property is present in the advanced settings below the Guidance Scale. This is used to reference a particular image which can be done by copying the Seed of the image and pasting it into the Fixed Seed input. The output generated by Leonardo AI would look similar to the original image by using a Fixed Seed. This is useful for having consistency in the images and is mainly used for making consistent characters that look similar.
Practical Example Using Leonardo AI Sketch to Image
In this practical example we will explore how you can use the sketch to image and various options available in canvas editor, so with this example, I hope you get all the information available in using this feature.
We will follow the five-step process which I had outlined above in the overview.
Step 1: Upload The Image
Start by uploading an image. I have used the Community Generation image for this example.
Step 2: Select the Canvas Mode to Sketch2Img
Select the canvas mode to Sketch2Img mode.
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Step 3: Adjust Parameters
Adjust the parameters on the right-hand side for this I have chosen the model as Leonardo Kino XLl model which is used to create realistic images. You can increase the width and height of the generation window and adjust render density accordingly based on your sketch. I have kept the guidance scale at the default value of 7.
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Step 4: Choose the Sketch tool and start making sketches
I have chosen the sketch tool and decreased the generation window and in the prompt I have typed “moustache” and made a sketch around the girl’s face covering the area that is present in the generation window. I also made a scarf around the girl’s neck and then clicked the generate button. You can see in the below image that a moustache and a blue scarf had been added to the girl’s face.
Similarly, I have made a butterfly and a clock in the background. The final output is shown below.
Also, one more tip I have observed is that when I draw a sketch in the generation window sometimes the output doesn’t come properly so to overcome this I first draw the sketch in the image without the generation window and then drag the generation window to where the sketch was present. The output generated using this technique came out properly, so you can try this tip if you also observe the output generated is not proper using Leonardo AI Sketch to Image.
Conclusion
So, that’s it! You have just discovered the Leonardo AI Sketch to Image feature, which allows you to transform your rough sketches into beautiful pictures effortlessly. Now is your turn – go ahead and try different things. It doesn’t matter if you are doing something just for fun or have some projects in mind; this tool will be helpful anyway. You can share your works or leave a reply below – I’m excited about what will be brought up! Enjoy being creative!
Frequently Asked Questions concerning Leonardo AI Sketch to Image
- What is the Leonardo AI Sketch to Image feature?
- Sketch to Image feature of Leonardo AI is a robust tool that converts hand-drawn sketches into refined digital images. This feature allows you to create detailed pictures from simple drawings in just a few clicks, whether you are a professional artist or a beginner.
- How can I begin using Leonardo AI Sketch to Image?
- To start with, you can upload an existing sketch or create one in Leonardo AI directly. After preparing your sketch, choose from different options available and style your image to bring it alive.
- Is there any way I could control the amount of detail brought out by the generated image?
- Of course, yes! Leonardo AI offers several customization options, including selecting fine-tuned models, color adjustment and texture alteration, as well as level settings for details.
- What file formats can I use when uploading sketches?
- JPEG, PNG, and GIF are some examples of other common formats supported by Leonardo AI during sketch uploading, making your work easier regardless of what type was used to create them.
- How do I save/share my finished artwork?
- Just save whatever format suits best according to personal preferences onto device storage, but if you want others to see also can share through social media or any other platform facilitated by Leonardo AI.
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