Grumpy Bear Raincloud Coloring Page

A grumpy bear with his own personal raincloud is one of those wonderfully moody images that somehow feels both relatable and endearing. There’s something charming about a bear having a bad day, complete with storm clouds following overhead. This design typically features a scowling or frowning bear sitting beneath a small storm cloud, often with raindrops falling just on him.

What colors work best?

For the bear, rich browns work beautifully, but don’t overlook gray or even blue-gray for a more melancholy feeling. The raincloud can be traditional storm gray with darker charcoal edges, or you could try something unexpected like deep purple or navy blue. For the raindrops, light blue is classic, but silver or even a pale lavender can add visual interest. Consider leaving the background white or using a soft yellow to contrast with the gloom hanging over the bear. If there’s grass or ground beneath him, muted greens keep the focus on his grumpy expression.

Did you know?

Bears actually can have quite expressive faces, though they don’t really show emotions the same way humans do. In the wild, a bear’s facial expressions are more about threat displays than sadness. The idea of a personal raincloud following someone around comes from old cartoon traditions, where a character’s mood was literally shown in the weather above their head. This visual metaphor has become so common that we instantly understand what it means when we see it.

How to color this one

Colored pencils work really well for this design since you can layer browns and add texture to the bear’s fur with short, directional strokes. For the cloud, try blending grays together, making the bottom darker than the top to show depth. Markers can give you bold, saturated colors if you want more contrast between the bear and his cloud. Adding white gel pen highlights on the raindrops after coloring them makes them look glossy and wet.

Who’ll love this?

This one appeals to kids who appreciate a bit of humor and attitude in their coloring pages. It’s also nice for adults who enjoy whimsical designs with emotional themes. The relatively simple shapes make it accessible for younger children, while older colorists can add shading and details to make it more sophisticated.