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Make Rainbow Art on Procreate!

Use Procreate to create bright rainbow art, practicing digital brushes, layer blending, and color mixing while experimenting with shapes and textures on an iPad.

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Step-by-step guide to make rainbow art on Procreate

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How To Draw A Rainbow (for young artists)

What you need

Procreate app, apple pencil or stylus, color reference or color wheel

Step 1

Open the Procreate app.

Step 2

Tap the + and create a new canvas sized for your iPad screen.

Step 3

Add a new layer and rename it "Sketch".

Step 4

Select a sketching pencil from the brush library.

Step 5

Lightly draw simple rainbow shapes or arcs on the Sketch layer.

Step 6

Add a new layer and drag it below the Sketch layer.

Step 7

Rename the new layer "Base Colors".

Step 8

Select a soft round brush for painting.

Step 9

Use the color picker to choose bright rainbow colors.

Step 10

Paint solid color bands on the Base Colors layer inside your sketch lines.

Step 11

Duplicate the Base Colors layer.

Step 12

Change the duplicated layer's blend mode to Overlay or Add to make the colors glow.

Step 13

Select the Smudge tool or a soft blender brush and gently blend where colors meet.

Step 14

Add a new layer for texture then choose a textured brush at low opacity to stamp fun details.

Step 15

Share your finished creation on DIY.org.

Help!?

What can we use instead of the Procreate app or an iPad if we can't find them?

If you don't have the Procreate app or an iPad, use a similar drawing app (like Autodesk SketchBook or Adobe Fresco) and create a new canvas sized to your device while following the same steps with a sketch layer, brush library, and layers for 'Base Colors'.

My colors don't look like they're glowing after duplication or my paint keeps going outside the sketch lines—what should I try?

If the duplicated 'Base Colors' layer doesn't glow, make sure you changed its blend mode to Overlay or Add and increase its opacity, and to stop paint bleeding outside your sketch lines lower the brush opacity or use a selection/alpha lock before painting solid color bands.

How can I adapt this project for younger children or make it more challenging for older kids?

For younger children simplify the 'Sketch' step to a few large arcs and let them fill them with the soft round brush on the 'Base Colors' layer, while older kids can duplicate layers, experiment with Overlay/Add blend modes, use the Smudge tool for subtle blends, and add textured brush details.

What are some fun ways to extend or personalize my rainbow artwork?

To personalize your piece add a new layer to hand-letter a name or tiny scene above the texture layer, try custom brushes for unique textures, tweak the duplicated layer's blend mode for different glow effects, or use Procreate's Animation Assist to make the rainbow shimmer before sharing on DIY.org.

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Facts about digital art for kids

🎨 Procreate was created by Australian studio Savage Interactive and first launched on the iPad in 2011.

🌈 Procreate uses RGB color mixing and blend modes so you can build bright rainbow effects without any paint to clean up.

🖌️ Procreate comes with hundreds of built-in brushes and lets you create custom brushes for unique textures and strokes.

✏️ Using an Apple Pencil in Procreate adds pressure and tilt sensitivity so lines can change thickness and shading like real tools.

🧩 Procreate’s layer system and blend modes (like Multiply and Screen) let you mix colors and textures non-destructively.

How do I make rainbow art using Procreate on an iPad?

To make rainbow art in Procreate, open the app and create a new canvas. Choose a soft or watercolor brush and pick a bright color palette. Block in rainbow shapes on separate layers, then use layer blend modes (Multiply, Overlay) and opacity to mix colors. Use smudge or textured brushes to blend edges, add highlights on a new layer, and experiment with different brushes and layer masks before exporting as PNG or JPEG to save or share.

What materials and tools do I need to create rainbow art in Procreate?

You need an iPad that supports Procreate, the Procreate app installed, and an Apple Pencil or compatible stylus for pressure-sensitive drawing. Optional helpful items include a matte screen protector for better grip, a tablet stand, extra custom brush packs, and a pre-made rainbow color palette. Ensure the iPad is charged and has enough storage, and consider cloud backup so you don’t lose finished artwork.

What ages is making rainbow art in Procreate suitable for?

Procreate rainbow art works for many ages: children around 6–7 can try simple rainbow shapes with close adult supervision and basic guidance; ages 8–12 can work more independently on layers, brushes, and color mixing with occasional help; teens (13+) can explore advanced blending modes, custom brushes, and animation. Adjust complexity to the child’s motor skills and provide supervision for purchases and account settings.

What are the benefits, variations, and safety tips for Procreate rainbow art?

Creating rainbow art in Procreate builds color theory knowledge, brush control, layer management, and creativity while saving on physical supplies. Variations include animated rainbow loops, textured collage layers, or printable sticker sheets for crafts. For safety, enforce screen-time limits, encourage regular breaks to rest eyes and hands, teach file naming and cloud backup, and supervise in-app purchases or downloads for younger children.

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All Activities

Make Rainbow Art on Procreate!

Use Procreate to create bright rainbow art, practicing digital brushes, layer blending, and color mixing while experimenting with shapes and textures on an iPad.

Table of contents

Step-by-step guide to make rainbow art on Procreate

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Here at SafeTube, we're on a mission to create a safer and more delightful internet. 😊

How To Draw A Rainbow (for young artists)

What you need

Procreate app, apple pencil or stylus, color reference or color wheel

Step 1

Open the Procreate app.

Step 2

Tap the + and create a new canvas sized for your iPad screen.

Step 3

Add a new layer and rename it "Sketch".

Step 4

Select a sketching pencil from the brush library.

Step 5

Lightly draw simple rainbow shapes or arcs on the Sketch layer.

Step 6

Add a new layer and drag it below the Sketch layer.

Step 7

Rename the new layer "Base Colors".

Step 8

Select a soft round brush for painting.

Step 9

Use the color picker to choose bright rainbow colors.

Step 10

Paint solid color bands on the Base Colors layer inside your sketch lines.

Step 11

Duplicate the Base Colors layer.

Step 12

Change the duplicated layer's blend mode to Overlay or Add to make the colors glow.

Step 13

Select the Smudge tool or a soft blender brush and gently blend where colors meet.

Step 14

Add a new layer for texture then choose a textured brush at low opacity to stamp fun details.

Step 15

Share your finished creation on DIY.org.

Help!?

What can we use instead of the Procreate app or an iPad if we can't find them?

My colors don't look like they're glowing after duplication or my paint keeps going outside the sketch lines—what should I try?

How can I adapt this project for younger children or make it more challenging for older kids?

What are some fun ways to extend or personalize my rainbow artwork?

Watch videos on how to make rainbow art on Procreate

0:00/0:00

Here at SafeTube, we're on a mission to create a safer and more delightful internet. 😊

How To Make Rainbow Bubbles | Crafts for Kids

4 Videos

Facts about digital art for kids

🎨 Procreate was created by Australian studio Savage Interactive and first launched on the iPad in 2011.

🌈 Procreate uses RGB color mixing and blend modes so you can build bright rainbow effects without any paint to clean up.

🖌️ Procreate comes with hundreds of built-in brushes and lets you create custom brushes for unique textures and strokes.

✏️ Using an Apple Pencil in Procreate adds pressure and tilt sensitivity so lines can change thickness and shading like real tools.

🧩 Procreate’s layer system and blend modes (like Multiply and Screen) let you mix colors and textures non-destructively.