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Ever tried finding decent coloring pages for your little ones on Google? If you have, you were probably disappointed. The free options out there are often shockingly poor quality. But fear not! As AI image generation keeps improving by the day, I figured now’s the perfect time to dive in and create some awesome coloring pages from scratch with AI via Midjourney .

The AI Coloring Revolution

After brainstorming with my wife (because let’s face it, she’s the real expert), we decided to focus on our five-year-old’s favorite topics: fairies (and those adorable fairy doors), majestic horses, and fashion. I am pleased with the results!

Why AI-Generated Coloring Pages Rock

  • Unlimited variety: Say goodbye to coloring the same princess or dinosaur for the 100th time
  • Personalized themes: Create pages featuring your child’s name or favorite things
  • Age-appropriate designs: Tailor the complexity to your child’s skill level
  • Learning opportunities: Spark conversations about AI and technology

Let’s Get Creating: Midjourney Magic

I used Midjourney to whip up these coloring pages, and it’s surprisingly easy! Here are some prompts that worked wonders for us:

This image is a whimsical, black-and-white coloring page depicting a large, friendly oak tree with a cozy, small door at its base, suggesting it might be the entrance to a magical treehouse. The tree’s wide canopy is dotted with leaves and tiny stars, creating a mystical, nighttime scene. A lantern hangs from one of the branches, illuminating a simple stone pathway that leads to the door. The background features crescent moons, stars, and gentle flowers, adding to the enchanting, fairy-tale atmosphere. This coloring page is perfect for children to add their personal touch of color to the magical world hidden within the tree.

This image is a whimsical, black-and-white coloring page depicting a large, friendly oak tree with a cozy, small door at its base, suggesting it might be the entrance to a magical treehouse. The tree’s wide canopy is dotted with leaves and tiny stars, creating a mystical, nighttime scene. A lantern hangs from one of the branches, illuminating a simple stone pathway that leads to the door. The background features crescent moons, stars, and gentle flowers, adding to the enchanting, fairy-tale atmosphere. This coloring page is perfect for children to add their personal touch of color to the magical world hidden within the tree.

8.5x11 coloring page, big willow tree with a small round door at the bottom:: simple lines, lots of space for coloring:: white background, no color fill --ar 17:22 --no color --style raw --v 6.1

8.5x11 coloring page, girls fashion design:: simple outlines of diverse girls, mix-and-match clothing, accessories:: large coloring spaces, color wheel, mixing guide:: black and white line art, clean child-friendly style:: various hairstyles, body types, paper doll style:: white background, no shading --ar 17:22 --no color --style raw --stylize 25 --v 6.1

8.5x11 coloring page, friendly oak tree with a little door at the bottom, little lights floating like fireflies, tiny stars twinkling in the sky above:: thick outlines, easy to color:: white background, no color fill --ar 17:22 --no color --style raw --v 6.1

Make It Personal: Add Your Child’s Name

two friendly horses with big empty eyes and flowing manes simple fence in background, big sun shining down

two friendly horses with big empty eyes and flowing manes simple fence in background, big sun shining down

Want to take it up a notch? Try these prompts to create personalized coloring pages:

8.5x11 coloring page, friendly oak tree with a little door at the bottom, little lights floating like fireflies, tiny stars twinkling in the sky above, big bold letters "EMILIA" forming a rainbow in the sky:: thick outlines, easy to color:: white background, no color fill --ar 17:22 --no color --style raw --v 6.1

8.5x11 coloring page, two friendly horses with big empty eyes and flowing manes:: simple fence in background, big sun shining down:: one horse has horseshoe with "EMILIA":: ample white space for adding details:: clear thin outlines, easy to color:: white background, no color fill --ar 17:22 --no color --style raw --stylize 25 --v 6.1

Don’t have a Midjourney subscription? Try ChatGPT

While ChatGPT’s built in image generator, DALL-E 3 isn’t as good as Midjourney, it’s still worth experimenting with. Try pasting this into ChatGPT to get started:

Underwater Adventure: "Create a coloring page featuring a smiling fish, a sea turtle, and simple ocean plants, with lots of open water space."

Dinosaur Fun: "Draw a large, happy dinosaur walking in a plain landscape, with a few trees and mountains in the background."

Magical Castle: "Design a coloring page of a fairytale castle with bold outlines, simple flags, and large, easy-to-color towers."

Sunny Garden: "Illustrate a garden scene with large flowers, a big sun, and butterflies flying in the air."

Need a Printer?

I have been happy with the Brother HL-L2460DW for the past two years. It’s perfect for fast prints of your AI masterpieces!

Beyond Coloring: AI for Kid-Friendly Fun

If you’re loving the idea of using AI to entertain and educate your kids, check out these other cool ways to incorporate it into your family time:

Your Turn: Share Your AI Coloring Creations!

Have you tried creating AI-generated coloring pages for your kids? What themes or characters did you come up with? Share your experiences and creations in the comments below.

Remember, the world of AI is constantly evolving, so don’t be afraid to experiment and push the boundaries. Who knows? You might just become your kid’s new favorite coloring book artist!