Midjourney’s AI has revolutionized the way we approach creative projects, including creating personalized coloring books. The possibilities of prompts seem endless, and you can use it to turn your prompts into intricate line drawings, opening up a world of possibilities for artists and non-artists alike. By leveraging Midjourney’s features, you can create unique coloring pages that cover a wide range of styles and themes.
The process is surprisingly straightforward: describe your vision and watch the AI bring it to life in black and white, ready to color. Whether you’re creating a book for personal enjoyment, as a nice gift, or even for commercial purposes, Midjourney simplifies the creation process.
Let’s find out how you can bring your colorful ideas to life using the power of artificial intelligence and your imagination.
Step 1.
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First, brainstorm your coloring book theme. If you are creating a book for children, you can choose themes such as “Underwater Adventures” or “Magical Forest Dwellers”. For adults, themes such as “Complex Mandalas” or “Vintage Plants” are a good choice.
Next, select your preferred AI model to create the pages. Midjourney, ChatGPT (DALL-E), and Stable Diffusion are great options. Each has its strengths: Midjourney excels at artistic styles, DALL-E is great for realistic interpretations, and Stable Diffusion offers more control over the output.
Step 2.
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Sign up for your preferred AI model. I used Midjourney to create my coloring book pages. Use descriptive prompts to create your coloring book pages. Be specific about the style you want and incorporate your chosen themes.
Start with simple prompts like “/imagine a whimsical coloring book page for a fairy garden” to give you an idea of how the AI interprets your requests.
Step 3.
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In the command prompt box, type Experiment with different descriptions such as “Zentangle style”, “Art Nouveau-inspired”, “geometric” or “mandala effect”, to achieve different results.
Always include phrases like “coloring book,” “black and white,” and “clean lines” to get the most out of your prompts.
Step 4.
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Regenerate your prompts and repeat them. The beauty of AI art generation is that you can create infinite variations using the same prompt. Keep generating until you have a diverse collection of pages in your chosen style.
For example, if you are creating a book with a “Magical Forest” theme, you might use the prompt “Line drawing of a whimsical forest scene with mythical creatures, coloring book style” multiple times.
Each generation produces a unique layout, so you can put together a varied yet cohesive collection of coloring pages. Try to create at least twice as many images as you need so you have the freedom to choose the best ones for your book.
Step 5.
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If you are satisfied with the pages you have created, save them by Click the “Download” button. You have to download each image individually. It’s a tedious task, but the end result is worth it.
You can use a site like Canva to assemble your pages and save them as a PDF document that you can then print and distribute.
Step 6.
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If you want, you can also use AI to Create an eye-catching cover that reflects the theme of your book. Request a design that accommodates your title and showcases the style of the illustrations inside.
Enter in the input field “Coloring book cover with blank space in the center for the title, surrounded by (theme elements) in black and white line drawing, with some partially colored areas for visual variety.”
Step 7.
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After you have created the image, use Canva or software like Photoshop To Add your book title and author name in a font that complements your theme.
The results…
Final thoughts
Using AI to create coloring book pages is an interesting way to use AI for a creative project. Whether you’ve considered it before or not, it allows you to create personalized art without traditional artistic skills. Plus, it makes an excellent gift. And the ability to create countless variations means you can put together a truly unique collection tailored to the recipient’s interests.
To further enhance the personalization, you can even incorporate pictures of the gift recipient, their pets, or favorite places into the coloring pages. Who doesn’t want to transform themselves into whimsical characters in a magical world? Have fun coloring!
As you create your AI coloring book, keep in mind that Midjourney is constantly evolving. Midjourney v6.5 could be released later this month and will offer improved realism and better skin textures. The AI model’s personalization feature makes it easy to create images that match your vision. For more creative inspiration, check out these 7 stunning Midjourney styles to help you create the perfect AI photo.
