Convincing step-by-step
Each panel shows intentional progress-line art, base colors, refinement, and final pass.
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Painting Process
Shows a 4-step grid of your image being created, from sketch to final painting.
Aspect Ratio
This run will consume 10 credits.
Why creators love the Painting Process effect
Built-in guardrails keep each render consistent, polished, and easy to hand off to teammates.
Portfolio-ready grid
Balanced spacing and alignment make the process board feel gallery polished.
Caption flexibility
Add step titles like "Composition draft" or "Lighting polish" to teach viewers.
Where the Painting Process effect shines
Swap manual mockups for automated iterations and keep clients in the loop with links or downloads.
Social media reveals
Show your creative journey on Instagram carousels or X threads without manually exporting stages.
Course material
Educate students by demonstrating how a piece evolves across key checkpoints.
Client presentations
Explain your workflow to clients and highlight how feedback shaped the final art.
How to use our Painting Process effect
Follow these steps—the effect is preset, so you can stay prompt-free while Nano AI handles the styling.
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Upload inputs
Upload a clear, high-resolution image so Nano AI has the strongest starting point.
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Adjust effect controls
Use the preset effect controls (lighting, framing, color tweaks) to fine-tune the look—no text input required.
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Generate and export
Generate the finished image, review variations, and export or keep iterating instantly.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to common setup and output questions so you can focus on creating.
Can I change the number of panels?
This effect focuses on four stages. For different counts, rerun with notes and crop as needed.
Does it work on 3D renders or photos?
Yes. It simulates intermediate steps regardless of the original medium.
Can I customize captions?
Absolutely-include short labels for each step in your prompt.
Show your artistic journey
Turn a final piece into a digestible progress storyboard that delights audiences.