Rainbows are a fascinating natural spectacle that is popular among both children and adults. In this blog post, we would like to introduce you to a collection of rainbow coloring pictures that you can download and print for free. These coloring pictures are perfect for kids who love to color and craft, but adults can also relax and forget about everyday stress while coloring. Let’s experience the world in bright colors together!
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Rainbow Coloring Pages to Download and Print
How is a Rainbow Formed?
A rainbow is formed by the refraction of light in water droplets. When sunlight hits a drop of water, it is broken down into the different colors of the rainbow. This happens because the light in the water droplets is refracted and thus broken down into its components, called spectral colors.
The colors of the rainbow are, in the order in which they appear: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
A rainbow can only be seen when there is both sunlight and water droplets. For example, when it rains, when the sun shines, or when there is a waterfall. There are also artificial rainbows created by using light and water, for example in water parks or in some gardens.
What are the Colors of a Rainbow?
Usually, the order of colors in a rainbow is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. However, some people may also see colors like pink or brown in a rainbow, but these colors are not part of the rainbow spectrum.
Matthew Matthysen is a multidisciplinary artist. He completed his fine art degree, majoring in History of Art and Contemporary Drawing Practice at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. The emphasis of Matthew’s practice was a research-based approach into the philosophical effects on the human experience of the macro and micro-universe. Through various mediums, such as written and practical components, Matthew explores various ideas located within the conjoined space between science and philosophy.
Matthew has had various exhibitions before and throughout his year of studies and continues to do so. He currently works as an artist/ writer in various contexts. He has commissioned and sold various works to galleries and collectors. He currently sells work to an online gallery (Artgazette) and continues to make work for the public and private sector. Matthew continues to function as an artist, allowing his work and skills to be utilized in various areas of interest.
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