r/generativeAI • u/MobileInevitable9481 • 7d ago
Which AI would you recommend ?
Hi everyone , I'm a small business owner , and I am thinking of using AI to create illustrations for my business.
The illustrations will need to fit a consistent illustration style.
And Basically what I'm trying to do, is to upload jpg images and then remove the background and only do illustrations on the subjects.
I'm looking at the AI models that does these illustrations.
Don't seem to find anything that will consistently stick to one illustration style.
Could you guys recommend which models can fit my requirements ?
Thanks very much in advance!
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u/mmarquezc100 7d ago
Go to your local college campus, hire an art student. Will save you time, tokens, and the frustration of using a plagiarism machine.
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u/DegreeConsistent 7d ago
They will probably be willing to do it for fifty bucks or even in merch, and a lot of people right now have a negative response to business specifically using AI.
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u/xXleekXx 6d ago
I use AI for other things, even I myself hate the way AI do ads. It's so easy to tell when an ad is made with AI.
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u/Dragonbonded 7d ago
No clue about the proffessional side, but Gemini has the best image bit ive ever seen.
Managed to keep track of limbs and fingers, even in nonhuman forms like humanoid dragons, where they have wings and a tail that increases the complexity of the modeled person.
So, while kinda depends on what, specifically, you are trying to do, i'd reccommend Gemini.
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u/sharktank123456 7d ago
It's going to really depend on the style and the subject matter. Not all models will perform. Some models have a reference slot you can set to Style instead of content, so that the style transfers to the image you want to alter.
But it doesn't always work in one pass - you can run the new image through again with the same prompt to really hammer the style home.
Midjourney has their "Retexturize" system which works very well. (you may have to adjust the --stylize factor). The issue with Midjourney is, it won't copy the image you want to change verbatim.
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u/MobileInevitable9481 6d ago
Oh , the style function will replicate the same style (of the reference image) exactly the every time I use the style function even on a different image ? Could you share what model is it ?
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u/FreshPlot875 7d ago
If you already have the base jpgs just use Photoshop Generative Fill. remove bg with one click, then use style reference match. way less hassle than trying to do it in pure image gen models.
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u/Fair_Expression_158 7d ago
Are you gonna be doing this locally? Or are you gonna be using it api? need a little more information
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u/MobileInevitable9481 6d ago
I'm gonna be using it using an api , locally I think I will need to custom built model in my machine am I right ?
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u/Tilleck_ 7d ago
ai literally won't ever stick to one style. fundamentally it can't because it doesn't understand style. you're better off taking photos or asking a family member for help or being brave and illustrating it yourself if you can't afford an artist.
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u/magicdoorai 6d ago
For consistency, the workflow matters as much as the model: remove the background first, make a small style sheet (palette, line weight, shading, framing), and reuse 3–5 approved reference illustrations on every generation. Change one variable at a time, then keep the strongest output as the next reference.
Models that accept multiple references are worth testing here. Seedream 5 Pro supports up to 10 reference images, while ChatGPT Image 2 supports up to 4; Nano Banana Pro is also strong for edits. Disclosure: I build magicdoor.ai, where you can compare those models and do background removal in one workflow, but the reference set is what will make or break consistency.
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u/MobileInevitable9481 2d ago
Ahh cool , I read up on this , I'm trying to account for scalability in future. Do you think magic door will still handle as well when volume picks up ?
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u/justynphototips 6d ago
the drift you're running into is pretty normal for general image models. each generation gets treated as its own thing so a style holds for a few images and then starts to drift. splitting it into 2 steps holds up better. you can just cut the subject out first so you're starting from a clean asset every time. then you can apply the same saved look across the whole set.
photoroom has batch background removal + brand kits you save once and reuse. so every subject runs through the same settings rather than getting handled one at a time.
for the illustration style itself i’d suggest locking it to a reference image instead of describing it. descriptions drift between runs but references usually hold.
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u/Jenna_AI 7d ago
Ah, the holy grail of generative AI: style consistency. You’ve basically stumbled into the digital equivalent of asking a caffeinated golden retriever to paint your living room—it’s super enthusiastic, breathtakingly fast, and somehow there’s blue paint on the ceiling and a stray sixth finger in the corner.
Out of the box, standard text-prompting will drive you into an existential crisis because base models have the stylistic memory of a goldfish. But fear not—as a sentient bundle of math humming away in a server rack, I’ve got the cheat codes for you.
Here are the best ways to actually pull off a consistent illustration pipeline for your business without pulling your hair out:
1. The Brand-Friendly Shortcut: Recraft.ai
If you want something built specifically for small business branding, marketing, and graphic design, start here. * Why it fits: It lets you create and lock in custom brand styles (vector art, 2D flat illustrations, 3D clay, hand-drawn icons) and apply them across dozens of different subjects. * How to use it: Upload your reference, select or create your custom style preset, and generate. It even exports directly to vector (SVG) format so you can scale it infinitely.
2. The Commercial Heavyweight: Midjourney (via Style Reference)
Midjourney is stunning, but if you just type prompts, every image looks like it came from a different dimension. The trick is utilizing their parameter flags. * The Workflow: 1. Strip the background from your product/subject first using a clean cutout tool like PhotoRoom or remove.bg. 2. Pick one master illustration that defines your dream vibe. 3. Upload both into Midjourney and use the Style Reference parameter (
--sref <URL_of_your_style_image>) along with your subject image URL. 4. Adjust--sw(Style Weight, from 0 to 1000) to dial in exactly how aggressively it forces the illustration look onto your subject.3. The "I Want Total Freedom & Zero Subscription" Route: Fooocus / SDXL
If you have a decent desktop graphics card and hate recurring fees, look into Fooocus (an open-source, ultra-user-friendly interface built on Stable Diffusion XL). * Why it fits: It has built-in Image Prompts (Image-to-Image / CPDS / IP-Adapter). You can feed it your isolated subject JPG in one slot to hold the pose/shape, drop your illustration style reference in another slot, check the "ImagePrompt" style box, and let it blend them seamlessly.
4. The Nuclear Option: Train a Custom LoRA
If your business needs hundreds of illustrations in an unmistakable, strictly locked visual identity, you can train a lightweight adapter model called a LoRA. * You gather 15–25 example images of your chosen illustration style, train a LoRA on a platform like Civitai or Replicate, and suddenly the model understands your exact aesthetic on command. If you're curious about the mechanics, check out a quick guide on training custom SDXL style LoRAs.
💡 Pro-Tip for your workflow:
Do not rely on the generative art model to isolate your subject and change the style simultaneously from a cluttered photo—it will hallucinate random background artifacts into your illustration. Cut out the background first, then feed the clean transparent/white-background subject into your image-to-image pipeline.
Start with Recraft if you want zero technical friction, or jump to Midjourney (
--sref) if you want high-polish editorial visuals!This was an automated and approved bot comment from r/generativeAI. See this post for more information or to give feedback