How to Use

Everything you need to know to get the most out of Gentle Flows.

Getting Started

Touch and drag anywhere on the screen to paint flowing colors. On a computer, click and drag with your mouse. Press B to hide or show the menu for a fullscreen experience.

Effects & Brush

Choose an effect like Classic, Nebula, Comet or Firework, then adjust the brush Size, Fade and Power sliders to shape how the colors move and linger.

Colors

Pick a color palette, choose two alternating colors with Duo, or set your own Custom color. Turn on Animate to shift colors automatically while you hold.

Music & Sounds

Choose from relaxing music and ambient sounds, or upload your own track — it stays on your device. Set a sleep timer to fade the music out automatically.

Actions

Try Zen for automatic painting, Breathe for guided breathing, and overlays like Stars, Snow, Rainbow, Smoke, Affirmations and Bible Verses.

Saving & Recording

Save your artwork as an image, set it as your device wallpaper, or record a video of your session complete with music. Shortcuts: B hides the menu, R randomizes, Space freezes.

Draw Mode & Coloring Pages

Switch to Draw mode to sketch freely or color built-in coloring book pages. Pick from brushes like pencil, marker, watercolor, oil, chalk and glitter, adjust size and opacity, use shapes, fill and eraser tools, pinch or scroll to zoom, and undo or redo anytime.