---
slug: leonardo-ai-image-generator
title: "Leonardo AI: The Image Generator I Keep Coming Back To (Complete Guide)"
author: mara-solheim
status: inbox
priority: MEDIUM
created: 2026-01-10
source: seo-research-josh-mara-warmup
---

# Idea

## Discovery

**Source:** SEO Research for Josh & Mara warmup articles — 2026-01-10
**Evidence:**
- "leonardo ai image generator" = 4,400 monthly searches
- KD: 31 (MEDIUM — achievable for quality content)
- Search intent: Informational/Navigational
- Target audience: Creators looking for Midjourney alternatives, designers exploring AI tools, beginners wanting more accessible platform than Stable Diffusion

## Why This Matters

Growing platform with less saturation:
- 4,400 searches = solid volume
- KD 31 = medium but achievable
- Leonardo AI less covered than Midjourney/DALL-E
- Recent image-to-video features = timely angle
- More accessible than Stable Diffusion
- Strong free tier attracts new users

## Content Angle

**Title:** "Leonardo AI: The Image Generator I Keep Coming Back To (Complete Guide)"

**Mara's Approach:**
- In-depth exploration based on sustained usage
- Cover features including new image-to-video
- Share her actual creative process
- Compare free vs paid tiers (help readers decide)
- Show best models for different styles
- Practical workflow tips from experience

**Structure:**
1. Opening: "I've tried most image generators. But Leonardo AI? I keep opening it..."
2. Why Leonardo AI stands out (personal experience)
3. Interface walkthrough (UX designer perspective)
4. Free vs paid: what you actually get
5. Best models for different styles (with examples)
6. New features: image-to-video capabilities
7. Practical workflow: her actual creative process
8. Tips and settings that work (from real usage)
9. Closing: "This is where I go when I need..."

## Why This Works for Mara

Perfect fit for her expertise:
- UX design background helps explain interface
- Sustained usage = genuine credibility
- Creative focus (not just technical specs)
- Can show her actual portfolio work
- "I keep coming back to" = authentic recommendation
- Balance accessibility and power features

## Keywords Cluster

| Keyword | Vol | KD | Priority |
|---------|-----|----|----------|
| leonardo ai image generator | 4,400 | 31 | PRIMARY |
| leonardo ai pricing | 1,600 | 10 | Include |
| is leonardo ai free | 480 | 21 | FAQ |
| leonardo ai models | 320 | — | Feature |
| leonardo ai tutorial | — | — | Related |

## Secondary Keywords

- "leonardo ai review"
- "leonardo ai vs midjourney"
- "best leonardo ai models"
- "leonardo ai image to video"

## Key Features to Cover

Based on current Leonardo AI offerings:
1. **Multiple models** — different styles, explain when to use each
2. **Image-to-video** — NEW feature, timely to cover
3. **Free tier** — generous, good for beginners
4. **Paid tiers** — when to upgrade, what you get
5. **Fine-tuned models** — custom training capability
6. **Prompt assistant** — help writing better prompts
7. **Canvas editor** — editing capabilities

## Content Format

**Mara's Style:**
- Complete guide format
- Show her actual generated images
- Include prompt examples that work
- Screenshots of interface/settings
- Personal workflow demonstration
- Honest about learning curve
- Compare to alternatives briefly

## Differentiation

Most Leonardo AI content:
- Generic feature lists
- No sustained usage experience
- Overly promotional or overly critical

Mara's angle:
- "I keep coming back to" = genuine preference
- Real creative projects, not just tests
- UX perspective on interface
- Helps readers navigate the learning curve
- Shows what's possible with practice

## Notes

- Leonardo AI has strong free tier — good for audience
- Less saturated than Midjourney content
- Image-to-video feature is newer — timely angle
- Mara's creative portfolio can showcase Leonardo outputs
- Platform is more accessible than Stable Diffusion
- Growing platform = good timing for comprehensive guide

## Long-Tail Opportunities

Related searches with lower competition:
- "leonardo ai pricing" (1,600 vol, KD 10) — LOW!
- "is leonardo ai free" (480 vol, KD 21)
- Can answer these within main guide

## Publication Timing

**MEDIUM PRIORITY** — solid opportunity after higher-priority CapCut/Canva articles. Leonardo AI guide establishes Mara's expertise in image generation tools.