Leonardo AI: Live drawing with Realtime Canvas

Demo summary
Shows the Realtime Canvas tool where the AI generates a high-quality image based on the user's live brush strokes and text instructions.
Step-by-step
- Switch to Realtime Canvas and select Draw Mode at the top
- Enable the Brush Tool on the left sidebar
- Brush inside the left canvas while adjusting color and size
- Enter text instructions for the AI in the prompt field at the bottom
- Adjust the Creativity Strength slider to control how closely the AI follows your drawing
- Select a style to apply to the generation
- Click Output to Input to move the generated result to the left canvas for further editing
Options
- Reference external images using the Add Image button
- Use the Generate tool to create an image within a specific box on the canvas
- Switch to Inpaint mode for targeted corrections
Tips
- Use the Output to Input feature to iteratively refine your work from the generated result
All demos from “Leonardo AI - Tutorial for Beginners - How to Use [ FULL GUIDE 2026 ]”
0:490:51Basic image generation in Leonardo AIThe video demonstrates how to enter a text prompt and select AI models to generate images on the Leonardo AI platform.Leonardo AI· Text to Image
5:220:31Apply style elements to imagesShows how to use the 'Elements' tool to apply a futurism style and adjust its strength on a generated sports car image.Leonardo AI· AI Style Transfer
6:520:34Character Reference for consistencyShows how to upload a character image as a reference to maintain consistent appearance and clothing across different environments.Leonardo AI· AI Person Generator
8:130:32Upscaling images with Universal UpscalerThe tutorial walks through using the Universal Upscaler to increase image resolution using the Legacy model.Leonardo AI· AI Image Upscaler
8:520:46Generating images with Flow StateDemonstrates the 'Flow State' tool where images are generated continuously as the user scrolls through the page.Leonardo AI· AI Image Generator
10:071:44AI Video generation and motion controlShows how to generate videos from text prompts using models like Motion 2.0 and adjust camera movement and lighting vibes.Leonardo AI· Text to Video
12:561:02Live drawing with Realtime CanvasCurrentShows the Realtime Canvas tool where the AI generates a high-quality image based on the user's live brush strokes and text instructions.Leonardo AI· AI Image Generator- Watch “Leonardo AI - Tutorial for Beginners - How to Use [ FULL GUIDE 2026 ]” →
AI Image Generator
1:320:53Enhance prompts with Leonardo AIThe video demonstrates how to use the 'Improve Prompt' feature in Leonardo AI to turn a simple phrase like 'a flying car' into a detailed, descriptive prompt.Didasko Media
3:103:26Configure image generation settings in Leonardo AIThe creator walks through the image generation dashboard, demonstrating how to select models like Lucid Origin, adjust aspect ratios for specific platforms, and set the number of image variations.Didasko Media
7:500:18Real-time canvas drawing in Leonardo AIThe video briefly demonstrates the Realtime Canvas tool, showing how a rough sketch on an empty canvas is instantly refined into a high-quality image by the AI.Didasko Media
15:190:37Batch image generation in Leonardo AIThe user demonstrates selecting the Nano Banana Pro model in Leonardo AI and setting the interface to generate eight images simultaneously.Curious Refuge
8:520:46Generating images with Flow StateDemonstrates the 'Flow State' tool where images are generated continuously as the user scrolls through the page.Skills Factory
12:561:02Live drawing with Realtime CanvasCurrentShows the Realtime Canvas tool where the AI generates a high-quality image based on the user's live brush strokes and text instructions.Skills Factory
2:521:25Create 3D Pixar-style images with Leonardo AIThe video shows how to use Leonardo AI's 3D image generator and Pixar style setting to turn ChatGPT prompts into high-quality 3D character images.iMyFone
0:141:06Refine image styles using Leonardo.ai Flow StateThe user demonstrates how to use the 'More like this' feature in Leonardo.ai Flow State to narrow down image variations into a specific visual style.Ray William Johnson
1:430:40Navigate generation history with Flow State layersThe creator demonstrates how to go back to previous 'layers' or steps in the Flow State process to explore different stylistic directions from an earlier starting point.Ray William Johnson
5:101:42Sourcing images and prompts from Leonardo AIThe user browses Leonardo AI to find a high-quality image and copies its associated prompt to use for video generation.Desire
3:390:36Refine prompts with AI and Describe with AIThe user shows how to use Leonardo's built-in AI tools to improve a text prompt or extract a prompt from an uploaded image to replicate its style.Skills Factory
7:412:34Advanced editing with Canvas EditorThe tutorial walks through using the Canvas Editor to perform inpainting with masks, outpainting to extend image borders, and merging two images together.Skills Factory
Leonardo AI