Generative AI with Stable Diffusion: Creating custom image models and workflows for digital art

By Nathan Westwood

Stop Rolling the Dice. Start Curating the Masterpiece.

Anyone can type "astronaut on a horse." But can you generate your specific character, in your specific art style, in the exact pose you want?

Most AI users are just playing a slot machine. Generative AI with Stable Diffusion teaches you to be the casino owner. This book is the bridge between casual prompting and professional AI artistry. It moves beyond the limitations of closed platforms like Midjourney to unlock the infinite potential of open-source Stable Diffusion.

You will learn to run the software locally, train it on your own images, and build complex workflows that give you pixel-perfect control over every generation.

Total Control Over Your Creativity

Whether you are using Automatic1111 or the node-based power of ComfyUI, this guide covers the advanced techniques used by industry pros.

Beyond the Prompt: Master ControlNet to dictate exactly how your image looks-defining pose, depth, and composition without relying on random chance.

Train Your Own Models: Use LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) and Dreambooth to teach the AI your unique art style, a specific character's face, or a consistent product design.

Fix It in Post: Stop throwing away "almost perfect" images. Learn Inpainting and Outpainting to fix hands, change backgrounds, or expand the canvas seamlessly.

High-Resolution Mastering: Upscale your creations to print-quality resolution using advanced AI upscalers that add detail rather than just stretching pixels.

Node-Based Magic: An introduction to ComfyUI, allowing you to build modular, repeatable workflows for complex batch processing.

Whether you are a concept artist speeding up your workflow, a graphic designer building a consistent brand, or a hobbyist wanting to break free from subscription fees, this book hands you the keys to the lab.

Don't just generate. Create. Scroll up and get your copy to master the open-source art revolution.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMWCMM6C
• ISBN13: 9798247738633
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"