Draw by Grid: Cartoon People
Learning to draw characters is one of the most exciting parts of becoming an artist. Kids naturally love creating characters with funny expressions, unique hairstyles, and imaginative personalities. That is exactly why I created Draw by Grid: Cartoon People, a brand new Cartoon People Drawing Book designed to help kids learn how to draw people in a fun and approachable way.
This Cartoon People Drawing Book uses the classic grid drawing method to make the drawing process simple and manageable. Instead of trying to copy an entire picture at once, young artists focus on drawing one square at a time. By breaking a drawing into smaller sections, the process becomes much easier to understand and far less intimidating.
For kids who want to draw cartoon characters but are not sure where to start, this Cartoon People Drawing Book provides a clear and enjoyable path forward.
What Is the Grid Drawing Method?
The grid method is a drawing technique that artists have used for centuries. It works by dividing both the reference image and the drawing area into evenly spaced squares. Artists then copy what they see in each square, gradually building the complete drawing piece by piece.
This technique is especially helpful for kids because it turns a complex drawing into a series of small, manageable steps. Instead of thinking about drawing an entire character, they simply focus on what they see inside one square.
In this Cartoon People Drawing Book, the grid method helps young artists develop important skills while they draw.
Some of the skills kids naturally improve while using the grid method include:
• Observation
• Attention to detail
• Understanding shapes and proportions
• Patience while working through a drawing
• Confidence in their artistic abilities
By focusing on one section at a time, kids often discover that drawing people is easier than they expected.
What Kids Will Find Inside This Cartoon People Drawing Book
Inside Draw by Grid: Cartoon People, young artists will discover a variety of fun and expressive characters to draw. Each character has its own personality, helping kids explore different facial expressions, hairstyles, clothing styles, and poses.
Cartoon characters are a perfect subject for learning how to draw people because they allow for creativity and exaggeration. Hair can be wild, expressions can be dramatic, and outfits can be imaginative.
Each page in this Cartoon People Drawing Book encourages kids to look closely at shapes and lines while recreating the drawing square by square.
By the time they finish a drawing, kids often feel proud of what they have created.
Why Drawing People Is an Important Skill for Young Artists
Many kids start their drawing journey with animals or simple objects. Eventually, most young artists want to learn how to draw people and characters.
Drawing people introduces new ideas such as facial expressions, body shapes, and personality. Even in a simple cartoon style, these elements help kids think about storytelling and character design.
A Cartoon People Drawing Book like this one helps bridge the gap between simple drawings and more expressive character art. Kids begin to understand how faces work, how characters move, and how expressions communicate emotions.
These ideas are the building blocks for more advanced drawing later on.
A Relaxing and Creative Drawing Activity
Another reason kids enjoy this Cartoon People Drawing Book is that the grid method removes much of the pressure that can come with drawing. When kids feel unsure about where to place a line or shape, the grid provides helpful guidance.
Instead of guessing, they simply follow what they see in each square.
That structure helps reduce frustration and turns drawing into a relaxing and rewarding activity.
This Cartoon People Drawing Book is great for:
• Kids who enjoy drawing cartoons
• Beginners learning to draw people
• Young artists who like visual puzzles
• Creative quiet time at home or in the classroom
It also works well as a screen-free activity that encourages focus and creativity.
Part of the Draw by Grid Series
Draw by Grid: Cartoon People is part of my Draw by Grid series, which focuses on helping kids learn how to draw using the grid technique. Each book in the series features a different theme, but the goal is always the same.
I want to help kids see that drawing is something they can learn step by step.
By working through the squares of the grid, young artists begin to understand that every drawing is simply a collection of shapes and lines. Once kids learn to see drawings this way, they often gain a whole new level of confidence in their abilities.
That is one of the reasons a Cartoon People Drawing Book can be such a powerful learning tool.
About the Author
My name is Kevin Coulston, and I am a cartoonist and the author and illustrator of more than 90 children’s drawing activity books. I create all of the artwork in my books myself, designing characters and drawings that are fun, approachable, and easy for kids to follow.
Through my How to Draw, Trace Then Color, and Draw by Grid series, I focus on helping kids build confidence in their drawing abilities while enjoying the creative process.
Drawing should feel exciting and rewarding, not intimidating. My goal is to create books that make kids feel successful as they learn.
With Draw by Grid: Cartoon People, young artists can explore character drawing in a simple and enjoyable way while discovering just how fun a Cartoon People Drawing Book can be.
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.”
