How to Draw a Rainbow – Step by Step Drawing Tutorial

Want to learn how to draw a rainbow step by step? This easy drawing tutorial breaks it down into simple shapes, making it perfect for kids, beginners, or anyone looking for a quick and fun art activity. Grab a pencil and let’s get started.

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How to Draw Rainbow Step by Step

What you need:

• our printable drawing guide (optional)
• pencil or black marker
• paper

Step by Step Rainbow Drawing Instructions

Step 1

Start by drawing a simple cloud on the left side of the paper.

Step 2

Draw another cloud shape on the right side of the paper.

Step 3

Start drawing the arches, a small one connecting the two clouds first.

Step 4

Draw another arch above the first one.

Step 5

And another.

Step 6

Keep going, the aim is for our rainbow to have 7 colors just like a real one.

Step 7

Another arch :). You can also stop drawing them sooner, making your rainbow have less than seven colors.

Step 8

Almost there!

Step 9

We have 6 colors already!

Step 10

And the last arch!

Step 11

All done, you learned how to draw a rainbow. Now all that’s left to do is for you to color your rainbow design.