How to Draw a Rain Cloud (Easy Step by Step)
A rain cloud is a happy, bumpy shape that is easy to build from curves. You will draw a puffy cloud, add a smiling face and a little rainbow, then finish with teardrop raindrops falling below. It is a cheerful way to practice drawing curves.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a rain cloud step by step
How to Draw a Rain Cloud · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The cloud top
Start with a bumpy hill shape for the top of the cloud. Draw one tall round bump, then let the line dip down and curve gently out to the right.
Step 2: The left puff
On the left side of the tall bump, draw a round puff. Start where the tall bump begins and curve out to the left and down.
Step 3: The cloud bottom
Finish the cloud shape. Add a small round puff on the far left, run a long straight line along the bottom, then curve up the right side to meet the end of the top line.
Step 4: The happy face
Give your cloud a sweet face. Draw two small dots for eyes, then a little smile curve between them.
Step 5: The rainbow
Peek a rainbow out from behind the cloud. Draw one big curved arch starting at the right side of the cloud, then a smaller arch inside it that follows the same curve.
Step 6: Top row of drops
Under the cloud, draw three raindrops in a row. Each one is a small teardrop with a point on top and a round belly at the bottom.
Step 7: Bottom row of drops
Add three more raindrops in a second row, sitting in the gaps between the drops above. Make them the same teardrop shape.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your rain cloud? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a mushroom or how to draw a sunflower next.
Tips for drawing a rain cloud
- Draw the cloud top with one tall bump and a lower, gentler curve. Different sizes make the cloud look fluffy instead of like a row of matching circles.
- Where two puffs meet, let the lines come together in a small dip. This pinch makes the cloud look bumpy and is the trickiest spot, so go slowly.
- Practice one raindrop first: draw a small round belly, then pull a point up from the top. Then copy it five more times, spacing them evenly in two rows.
Free rain cloud coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this rain cloud coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your rain cloud drawing
Try a soft gray or light blue for the cloud, with bright blue raindrops. For a creative twist, color the two rainbow arches in your favorite colors.
Rain cloud fun fact for kids
A falling raindrop is not really shaped like a teardrop. Small raindrops are nearly round, and bigger ones are flatter on the bottom, a bit like a hamburger bun. The pointy teardrop is just how we like to draw them.
Questions about drawing a rain cloud
What shapes do I need to draw a rain cloud?
You need a few curved bumps for the cloud, a long flat line for the bottom, and small teardrops for the rain. The rainbow is just two curved arches.
How do I make my rain cloud look cuter?
Add a face with two small dot eyes and a small smile, and keep the eyes wide apart. A tiny rainbow peeking out makes it extra friendly.
How do I draw a raindrop?
Start with a small round belly, then pull a point up from the top like a little hat. Make the bottom round and the top pointy, and you have a teardrop.
