Tips for Creating Consistent Coloring Book Art in Midjourney

Creating coloring book pages can be fun. But getting the same style or character across multiple pages can be tough with AI tools like Midjourney. This post shares some features that help you get more consistent results for your coloring book projects.

Starting with Simple Changes

Let's say you start with a basic prompt for a coloring page, like "a duck a coloring page for kids Kawaii eyes 2D vector image simple lineup clean lines isolated image on white background." Midjourney gives you four variations. You pick one and upscale it. This starts your creative flow.

Using the 'Very' Variations

After upscaling an image, you see options like "Very Strong" and "Very Subtle." If you want to make clear changes while keeping closeness to the original image, "Very Strong" is often better.

The main trick here is to change only one thing in your prompt. If you started with a duck, keep everything else the same and just change "duck" to "pig" or "train." You'll get variations of the new animal or object, often keeping a similar drawing style to the original duck image. This works best when the change is small. If you try changing too many things at once, Midjourney might struggle to keep the style similar.

Handling Bigger Changes with Remix Mode

Sometimes you need to make bigger changes to your image concept. That's where Remix mode in Midjourney comes in handy. It handles larger prompt changes better than the standard "Very" options. Remember to turn Remix mode on in your Midjourney settings.

Even with Remix mode, keeping a fully identical style or character can still be a challenge when making big changes. However, it's a good step for when you need to shift elements more drastically.

Managing different variations and concepts using these techniques can become complex. If you're trying to keep track of many images and their specific settings, consider using a tool designed for this. The TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite can streamline your workflow, letting you manage and apply prompts more efficiently.

Remix Mode with Detailed Prompts

Remix mode seems to work well with prompts that have more detail. For example, using a prompt generated by a tool designed to build comprehensive Midjourney strings can give Remix mode more information to work with, even when you change the core subject. This can lead to interesting and style-consistent results across different subjects like various animals, as long as the underlying detailed prompt structure is kept similar.

Sometimes, these detailed prompts can get very long. Midjourney has a "/shorten" command. You can type "/shorten" and paste a long prompt. Midjourney will give you shorter versions that often produce similar visual ideas. This helps you figure out which words in a long prompt are most important for the style.

The Power of the Seed Parameter

The seed parameter is a crucial tool for consistency. Every image generated in Midjourney has a seed number. Using the same seed number with a very similar prompt can help Midjourney create images that look much more alike in style or even feature similar characters in different poses or situations.

To get an image's seed number, react to the image with the envelope emoji ✉️. Midjourney will send you a direct message with the image and its seed number.

With Remix mode on, you can change a small part of a prompt (like changing "boy" to "girl") and add the original image's seed number using `--seed [number]`. This often results in new images where some variations strongly resemble characters or styles from the original set, just with the small change you made. The seed works best when the prompt is very close to the original image's prompt.

Using "--seed" in your prompts can help maintain consistency across a series of images, vital for coloring books featuring returning characters or a unified art style. For creators needing to manage many seeds and associated images, the TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite offers features to help organize and re-use parameters efficiently, boosting your consistency efforts.

Other Helpful Features: Describe

Midjourney also has a "/describe" feature. You can upload any image to Midjourney using the "/describe" command. Midjourney will then suggest four possible prompts that could potentially create a similar image. This is useful for understanding the language Midjourney uses to interpret visuals and can help you build prompts for similar styles.

Reflecting on Coloring Book Creation

Creating a high-quality coloring book takes serious effort. It's not just about generating a few images quickly. You might need to make many images to find the few perfect ones that fit your theme and style. Getting characters or styles right can take time and many attempts.

It's also worth noting that some people have negative views towards AI-generated art or products. Creating coloring books that don't obviously look AI-generated, especially for simpler styles suitable for younger kids' books or activity books, can help reduce potential issues like negative reviews.

Successful creation takes time, patience, and smart use of tools. Learning about Midjourney's parameters and features, like seed and remix, is key to better results. Simplifying your workflow can also make a big difference. Tools like the TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite are built to help streamline the image generation process for projects like coloring books, making it easier to manage prompts and variations.

Conclusion

Getting consistency in Midjourney for projects like coloring books is possible. By using features like the 'Very' variations for small tweaks, Remix mode for larger changes, and especially the Seed parameter, you can guide Midjourney towards more unified results. Experiment with these tools and consider how automating parts of your process could help you focus more on the creative side of building your coloring book.