📚 Steps
🎯 The Goal
This is the artwork you will create! Click 'Next' to start your first step.
What You'll Need for a Rainbow Drawing
A Sharp Pencil
For light outlines
Quality Eraser
For fixing oopsies
Blank Paper
Sketchbook preferred
Coloring Pens
Add your magic touch
Easy Rainbow Drawing for Kids
Add a splash of color to your day! This rainbow drawing guide will show you how to draw a rainbow with big fluffy clouds. It's one of the most cheerful cool rainbow drawing projects you can make. Grab your crayons, because this easy rainbow drawing is all about using every color in your box!
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Step 1: Arcs - Draw big arches.
- Step 2: Step 2: Colors - Color them in.
- Step 3: Step 3: Clouds - Add clouds at the ends.
💡 Fun Fact:
You can only see a rainbow when the sun is behind you and the rain is in front of you!
Pro Drawing Tips
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01Remember the order: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet (ROYGBIV).
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02Draw the clouds first so you know where your rainbow starts and ends.
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03Make the arches nice and high so there's room for all the colors.
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04Draw a pot of gold at the end for a St. Patrick's Day theme.
Commonly Asked Questions
Do I have to use 7 colors?
Not necessarily! In cartoons, 3 or 4 bright colors often look just as good.
How do I make the arches smooth?
Draw smoothly from your shoulder, not your wrist. Or use a plate to trace a curve!
Can I draw a double rainbow?
Yes! Just draw a second, fainter rainbow above the first one.
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View AllDid You Know?
You can only see a rainbow when the sun is behind you and the rain is in front of you!