Bringing Creatures to Life: My Illustration Process for GetWildlifeArt

Step 1: Generating AI Art with Leonardo AI 🛠️

I start by using prompt engineering in Leonardo AI to generate detailed and unique wildlife and fantasy illustrations. The goal is to get a strong foundation that I can refine later.

Alternative option to Leonardo AI:

MidJourney
Stable Diffusion

Step 2: Extracting & Organizing Images with Python 🤖

Once I have a batch of AI-generated images, I use Python scripts to extract individual illustrations, making it easier to process them efficiently.

Step 3: Manually Removing Low-Quality AI Images 🛠️

AI doesn’t always get it right. Some images might have distorted anatomy, weird details, or missing features. I manually filter out bad images, keeping only the best ones.

Step 4: Upscaling & Removing Backgrounds with Python 🤖

To ensure high resolution and usability, I use Python scripts to upscale the images and remove backgrounds, creating clean, transparent artwork that designers can easily work with.

Step 5: Enhancing & Fixing Imperfections in Affinity Photo 🎨

This is where I refine the artwork by:

Fixing AI-generated mistakes (e.g. weird shapes, missing details)
Enhancing color, contrast, and clarity
Ensuring smooth and polished edges

This step ensures that the artwork looks professional and high-quality before finalizing it.

Alternative to Affinity Photo:

Adobe Photoshop

Here’s a guide on creating character consistency by a Youtuber, Snowball AI

Step 6: Converting to SVG, Creating Thumbnails & Resizing with Python & Inkscape 🤖

After the artwork is fully refined, I proceed to:

Convert the illustration to SVG for designers who need scalable vectors
Resize and format it into JPG & PNG for different use cases
Generate thumbnails for previews on GetWildlifeArt.com

I automate this using Python and Inkscape, ensuring that every illustration is perfectly formatted.