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Kristjan Retter
Kristjan Retter

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Train a Custom AI Art Model

AI image generators are great at making cool one-off images. But designers usually need a set. Same style, same colors, same feel across every piece.

That's where fine-tuning comes in.

How It Works

Fine-tuning trains the model on your specific visual style. Upload 10–20 of your existing illustrations, wait ~2 hours, and you get a custom model that generates new images matching your aesthetic.

Type a prompt → get on-brand illustration.

Training Data Tips

Quality over quantity. 10 consistent images beat 20 mediocre ones.

  • JPEG or PNG, ~1024px, no transparent backgrounds
  • Simple clear subjects, white space around edges
  • For style training: same style, different subjects
  • Avoid gradients/shadows, if you want SVG export

If you work with illustration assets and want to try training your own style, I'd love to hear how it goes. :)

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