How to Draw a Cartoon Alien: A Free Page from My Book “How to Draw: Silly Aliens”
If you love drawing funny, expressive characters from outer space, you’ll have a blast with today’s free page. This one comes straight from my book How to Draw: Silly Aliens — and it shows you exactly how to draw a cartoon alien in six simple steps!
This alien is one of my favorites. He’s got two long eye stalks, a round body, and a hilariously shocked expression — like he just saw something surprising in space! His design is full of personality and makes a great practice page for kids who enjoy drawing imaginative creatures. Whether you’re a beginner or just want a fun drawing challenge, this free step-by-step page is a perfect way to start.
About the Book: How to Draw: Silly Aliens
This free page is just one example of what you’ll find in How to Draw: Silly Aliens, a fun and imaginative drawing book packed with 50 original alien characters that kids can learn to draw in six easy steps. From cute little space explorers to funny, one-eyed creatures and wild multi-armed beings, each alien has its own distinct look and personality.
Every drawing in this book — including this shocked alien with two eye stalks — was hand-drawn by me, Kevin Coulston. I design each character to be approachable, funny, and full of expressive details that make drawing exciting for kids.
Like all of my How to Draw books, Silly Aliens is perfect for building creative confidence. The step-by-step process helps kids understand structure, shapes, and proportions while keeping the lessons fun and easy to follow.
Why Kids Love This Book
There’s something special about drawing aliens. Because they can look however you imagine them, kids feel free to experiment and get creative. How to Draw: Silly Aliens encourages that kind of creativity by showing kids that art doesn’t always have to be realistic — it can be goofy, colorful, and full of surprises.
Here’s what makes the book (and this free page) so much fun:
- Simple Step-by-Step Drawings: Every character is broken down into six easy steps that anyone can follow.
- Original Hand-Drawn Art: All of the aliens are 100% hand-drawn by me — no AI or pre-made art.
- Fun and Expressive Characters: Each alien has a unique design, from smiling space explorers to goofy creatures with extra eyes or tentacles.
- Perfect for Young Artists: Kids can learn how to draw a cartoon alien while developing important drawing skills like shape recognition, line control, and proportion.
By the end of the book, kids will have drawn 50 different aliens — each one more creative than the last — and they’ll feel proud of their progress.
Part of the How to Draw Series
How to Draw: Silly Aliens is part of my Art Books for Kids collection, which now includes over 80 titles. Each book is designed to make learning to draw simple and fun for kids of all ages.
In the How to Draw series, kids learn to draw characters step by step. In my Trace Then Color series, they can trace lines to practice control and then color their finished artwork. And in the Draw by Grid series, they learn how to balance shapes and proportions by sketching using grid guidelines.
If your child enjoys this free page, they’ll love the full Silly Aliens book — and they can explore the matching Trace Then Color: Cartoon Aliens or Draw by Grid: Silly Aliens editions for even more space-themed fun.
A Closer Look at the Free Drawing Page
This free page walks you through how to draw a cartoon alien using my six-step drawing method — the same approach featured throughout the entire How to Draw: Silly Aliens book. You’ll start with a few simple shapes to outline the alien’s head, body, and eye stalks. Then, with each step, you’ll add more details until you’ve drawn the complete character.
By the final step, you’ll have a finished cartoon alien with wide eyes, a surprised mouth, and plenty of space-age charm. Kids can trace each step or draw freehand — either way, it’s designed to be clear, fun, and confidence-building.
Once your drawing is done, grab some crayons or markers and bring your alien to life. You can color him green, purple, orange, or even rainbow! There’s no wrong way to draw or color your alien — that’s what makes these silly characters so fun.
Free Activity Page (save and print):
Get Creative and Have Fun!
Now it’s time to grab a pencil and learn how to draw a cartoon alien! Start with the simple shapes, follow the steps, and don’t worry about making it perfect. The fun part is watching your alien come to life as you add each new detail.
Once you’ve drawn your alien, have fun adding your own twist — maybe give him a jetpack, a laser blaster, or a spaceship in the background. Every artist has their own imagination, and this page is a great place to let that creativity shine.
If you enjoy this activity, be sure to check out How to Draw: Silly Aliens for the full collection of 50 weird, funny, and totally original alien characters. It’s a great way to practice drawing and spark your imagination.
Kevin Coulston is an accomplished cartoonist, animator, and writer. He is the author and illustrator of over 80 (and still counting) children’s drawing books available here on FirstArtBooks.com. Kevin has also authored numerous kid-friendly comic book series, including “Dylan McVillain: A Super Villain with the Best Intentions” and “The Adventures of a 4th Grade Space Captain,” along with the Children’s Picture Book series “Alexis and the T-Rexes.”
