Nature · A drawing idea for little artists
How to draw a cute rainbow: concentric rainbow arcs over hills
The arc bush first locates the left and right foreground.
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These 3 pictures show selected moments from the drawing. For every step in between and a guide on your canvas, get the full lesson in LittlePaper.
What you will learn
Practice this visual check: First draw a large arch arc, and the subsequent arcs always follow the same direction, retaining similar bandwidth.
Shapes and proportions
The arc bush first locates the left and right foreground. In the mid-ground, low curves are used to arrange the hillside and clouds are distributed in the sky. Multiple large concentric arcs are used to connect the left and right and add small expressions.
A common mistake
If the distance between the inner and outer arcs of the rainbow suddenly widens and then narrows, the ribbons will be squeezed into sharp corners.
How to fix it
First draw a large arch arc, and the subsequent arcs always follow the same direction, retaining similar bandwidth.
These three images are key-stage previews: the starting shape, the completed outline, and a new crayon color study. Follow the complete drawing sequence in LittlePaper. On paper, leave room around the first shape for the parts added later.
A few things to start with
Paper, pencil or black drawing pen, eraser, and crayons or colored pencils for color matching for this lesson.
A little peek at the drawing
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Selected stages · The complete drawing sequence is in the app.
Shapes, character & color
A look at the drawing stages.
Try the shape tips below on paper. When you’re ready to draw along with each small step, continue in LittlePaper.
- 01Selected stage
Position the basic shape first
The arc bush first locates the left and right foreground. Observe the position of the starting shape on the paper, leaving space for subsequent outlines and additional components.
Position the basic shape first · Preview image 1 of 3 - 02Selected stage
Connect profiles and arrange parts
In the mid-ground, low curves are used to arrange the hillsides, clouds are distributed in the sky, and multiple large concentric arcs are used to connect the left and right and add small expressions. First draw a large arch arc, and subsequent arcs will always follow the same direction, keeping similar bandwidths.
Connect profiles and arrange parts · Preview image 2 of 3 - 03Selected stage
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft
The rainbow is in the order of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple, with two kinds of green for the front and rear shrubs, and white clouds. Apply the color first with light pressure, leaving the black outline, and then compare pairs of parts using the same color.
Select the color of the part to complete the crayon draft · Preview image 3 of 3
The next little step is yours
Like the idea?
Let’s make it together.
Open the “How to Draw a Cute Rainbow” drawing idea in LittlePaper for the complete sequence. Follow a guide, pause when you need, and add your own colors.
Download LittlePaper from the App Store, then open the drawing idea inside the app.
Every step, at your pace.
See the full drawing sequence. Pause, replay, and take another look whenever a shape needs practice.
A guide where you draw.
Trace on the canvas, then try your own lines with a finger or Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad.
Make it yours. Keep the making.
Add crayon color, replay your creation, and give your picture a home in a digital 3D book.
