Butterflies have long been symbols of transformation, especially in art and literature. You might have first encountered this symbolism as a child in Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The theme of transformation goes even further back, appearing in ancient Greek mythology, where the goddess Psyche was depicted with butterfly wings. We, too, are paying homage to these beautiful creatures with our collection of free butterfly coloring pages. So download your faves, grab your colored pencils, and transform these butterflies into your own work of art!
Our butterfly coloring pages are perfect for kids and adults because they provide enjoyment at any skill level. These hand drawn illustrations feature simple butterfly line art, kawaii stylings, and even an illustration of a playful cat chasing the butterflies in the garden.
How to Download Coloring Pages
Each coloring sheet is a high-resolution letter size printable PDF you can color one of two ways: on paper, or digitally. Instructions for downloading free coloring pages are below.
Download and Print
- Click the coloring page you like. The link will open a PDF in a new window.
- Save the file to your computer, or print the page. Now you can get coloring right away!
Download and Color Digitally
- Click the coloring page you like. The link will open a PDF in a new window.
- Save the file to your computer or tablet.
- Open the file in your favorite coloring app. To color in Procreate, check our Guide to Coloring in Procreate for a quick tutorial on how to get set up.
All coloring pages are for personal, non-commercial use only.
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Quick Tips and Tricks
Creating a cohesive color palette is one of the easiest ways to give your artwork a polished and intentional feel. Whether you’re going for dark and moody or bright and happy, the right palette sets the tone for your entire piece.
For this illustration, a Procreate color palette was created from a photo of a warmly lit Tokyo alley at night. The haze of the lights against the colorful signage of the shops and restaurants had an earthiness that felt perfect for a butterfly’s wings.
You don’t always have to start from scratch though. Tools like Sarah Renae Clark’s Color Cube offer curated palette ideas, which is great for building into your workflow or using as a tool to get out of a creative rut.
No matter how you choose your colors, Procreate makes it easy to organize and reuse your favorite palettes. Here’s how to create your own in just a few taps.
Creating Palettes in Procreate
There are a few ways to pull colors into palettes in Procreate. These instructions detail how to manually pick and choose your colors.
Step-by-Step Instructions
To create a new palette in Procreate:
- Tap the Active Color circle.
- Tap Palettes, on the lower right.
- Tap the plus (+) symbol on the upper right.
- Select “Create new palette.”
- Tap on “Untitled” and give your palette a name.
- Go back to your color picker and choose the colors you want. Then tap the blank squares in the palette box to add them.
More Ways to Create Palettes
You don’t have to manually create every palette.
After tapping the plus (+) symbol, you can choose to create a palette from your camera, a file, or a photo.
Play around with each of these options to create new color combinations inspired by your surroundings, other artwork, or mundane everyday objects. The sky is quite literally the limit when you can point your camera at it and make a whole new color palette!
More Free Coloring Fun
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