From Concept to Final Image: A Complete AI Art Workflow

Stage 1 — Research and references

Collect mood boards, color palettes, and reference images. Use keyword research to identify trending concepts and search intent.

Stage 2 — Prompt drafting and testing

Start with a concise prompt, then iterate by adding style, lighting, and composition modifiers. Keep a changelog of prompt versions.

Stage 3 — Iteration and selection

Generate multiple variants, select top candidates, and refine prompts for the chosen direction.

Stage 4 — Post‑processing

Use tools like Photoshop or dedicated upscalers to:

• Correct color and exposure
• Remove artifacts
• Enhance details selectively

Stage 5 — Export and delivery

Export in the correct color space and resolution for the target platform (web, print, social). Include descriptive filenames and alt text for SEO.

Best practices for teams

• Maintain a shared prompt library
• Tag assets with keywords and usage rights
• Automate repetitive tasks with scripts or pipelines

Conclusion

A repeatable workflow reduces time to market and improves consistency. Document each step and optimize based on analytics and user feedback.