Today, I want to show you how to create your own custom coloring page—one you can use digitally or print out and color with pencils.
In these exciting times, as technology advances every day, it’s no surprise to see kids watching cartoons on tablets or phones. From both my personal and professional experience, I’ve seen that children are just as interested in traditional art as they are in digital.
So I thought—why not take that excitement to the next level by helping kids design their very own custom coloring book, bringing their imagination to life? The best part? It’s super easy and a lot of fun!
Coloring books and pages aren’t just for kids—they’re a creative outlet for all ages. For children, coloring builds fine motor skills, focus, and confidence. For adults, it offers a calming, almost meditative break from the stress of daily life. Whether it’s a way to connect with your inner child or just unplug for a little while, coloring is a joyful, judgment-free way to express yourself.
Let’s dive in!
Open Adobe Express webpage

Click on “+” icon

To get started, open your design workspace. In the “Get Started” pop-up, type “Drawing” in the search field.


Click on “drawing”


Adobe Express created a new empty canvas. Click on “Templates.”

Express will redirect you to the “Templates” workspace. Click on “Generate coloring page” and type “Happy Puppy.”


Double-check the spelling (just in case), and click on “Generate.” Express will generate four variations of the puppy based on your text or prompt. Click on the one you like the most, and Express will add it to the canvas.


At this step, if you want to use your coloring page as a traditional one—using coloring pencils—click on “Download.”
You have two choices:
1. Download as a Transparent PNG – This version has no background, which is ideal if you’re not sure about your paper size. You can easily adjust the size of the puppy before printing, since there’s no background to worry about.
2. Download as a PNG file – This version includes a default white background, which is perfect if you’re ready to print it as is.

For digital coloring, follow the steps below:
Time to color this cute puppy! Click on the Brush tool. In the Drawing workspace, specify your brush settings. Express offers an extensive library of brushes, but for now, we’ll choose the “Hard Round” brush from the “Basics” library.


You can use any default color, or click on the settings icon to choose any other color you prefer.


Specify the brush size and paint away! Don’t forget that you can change the brush size, color, and type of brush at any time.

Now that you’ve finished coloring the puppy, click on “Background” and choose a color for the background.


Now click on the “Decorative” brush library, and then click on the “Ground Fern” brush. Use any color you like! Also, don’t forget to increase the size of the brush for a more natural ground effect.

Using this brush, add a few accents next to the puppy.

And voilà! You just colored your first coloring page—created from scratch and colored right here in Adobe Express.
Now it’s time to download your project. To do so, click on the “Download” icon and download the coloring page as a PNG file.


Whether you’re creating for yourself, a child, or someone who just loves to color, making your own custom coloring page is a fun and rewarding experience. With just a few simple tools and a bit of creativity, you’ve created something unique—from scratch—that brings joy, calm, and a little bit of magic to the day.
So whether you print it out or color it digitally, take a moment to enjoy the process. Art doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to come from the heart.
Happy coloring, and keep creating! 💛