Convert Sketches to Stunning Art: A Step-by-Step Guide
1. Workflow Overview

This "Doodle Art Master" workflow converts sketches into detailed illustrations with:
Sketch coloring & detailing
Two-phase generation (base + upscale)
Multi-style support via model switching
2. Core Models
Main Model:
WildCardX-XL Fantasy
ControlNet: Scribble-optimized for SDXL
Upscaler:
4x-AnimeSharp
for anime-style
3. Key Nodes
Node | Function | Installation |
---|---|---|
LatentUpscaleBy | 2x latent space enlargement | Built-in |
Image Comparer | Before/after visual comparison |
|
Dependencies:
Input sketch (e.g., 1152x648 PNG)
ae.sft
VAE model required
4. Pipeline Stages
Stage 1: Sketch Processing
Load doodle image
Apply scribble ControlNet (0.85 strength)
Stage 2: Base Generation
dpmpp_sde_gpu
sampler (20 steps)Output 768x512 image
Stage 3: HD Refinement
2x latent upscale → 1536x1024
UltimateSD upscaling with redraw
5. I/O Specification
Inputs:
Hand-drawn sketch (B/W preferred)
Positive prompt (e.g., "woman on viewing platform")
Output:
HD illustration (saved to
ComfyUI
)
6. Critical Notes
⚠️ Requirements:
8GB+ VRAM for SDXL
Adjust negative prompts for artifact control
🔧 Pro Tips:
Set
ControlNet stop_at
to 0.65 for balanceEnable
tile overlap
in UltimateSD for seamless upscale