The Grayscale Matte Painting to Full-Color Concept workflow automatically generates a colorized and detailed version of a grayscale matte painting, adding realistic textures and lighting effects.
This enables environment artists and VFX teams to quickly iterate on matte paintings, moving from grayscale blocking to fully realized concept art in minutes.
If you see a message indicating that no model is selected: 1) If you have permissions to add models, click the Edit button next to the workflow title, 2) Locate the node that requires a model and select an appropriate SDXL model in the dropdown, 3) If you don’t have permission to manage models, contact your system administrator or the person who manages models in your account to ensure the right models are available.
These workflows are structured around SDXL, so you can use any SDXL model or fine-tune. We’ve tested them with Juggernaut, but they should work with other SDXL-compatible models. If you experience issues, consider switching to a different SDXL model or adjusting workflow settings.
These workflows primarily run on SDXL models, so general SDXL prompting techniques apply. Keep prompts clear and descriptive. Avoid overly long or complex instructions—concise prompts often yield better results. Check out our prompting guides for more insights.
Workflows are designed as starting points, not as one-click solutions that always produce a perfect result. Some images may have artifacts, imperfections, or need further refinement. Use the Canvas tool to iterate and refine your image further. Check out our Getting Started Series and YouTube channel for more tips on achieving the results you want.