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Celebrate Valentine’s Day With A Cute Drawing Activity

by | Feb 9, 2025 | Cute Stuff, How to Draw Books for Kids

Sure, flowers and chocolate are cool, but have you tried the gift of art? Draw something cute this Valentine’s Day with these adorable activity books!

If you or your giftee is looking for something a little more advanced than coloring and tracing, check out this cute and fun step-by-step drawing book!

Have Fun and Encourage Creativity!

Upcoming Events:

Verde Valley Comic Expo
Shape Drawing Challenge
With Kevin Coulston
March, 29th 2025 11:00am
+ Exhibit Hall All Day
Cottonwood Recreation Center
150 S. 6th St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Phoenix Fan Fusion
Shape Drawing Challenge
With Kevin Coulston
June, 7th 2025 12:00pm
+ Exhibit Hall All Weekend
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ

Meet The Author & Artist

Kevin Coulston is an accomplished cartoonist, animator, and writer. He is the author and illustrator of over 70 (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.”

Over a decade and a half since his initial published work, Kevin is now dedicating himself to inspiring the next generation of illustrators with his “How To Draw,” “Trace Then Color,” and “Draw by Grid” series of art books.

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Choose How You’ll Draw These Cute Cartoon Monsters If your kid loves drawing silly, colorful, or downright weird creatures, there’s something really fun about letting them loose with a monster theme. And with so many ways to approach drawing, I wanted to offer three...
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How to Draw: Silly Aliens (Step-by-Step Drawing Book for Kids)

The goofy and silly aliens in this book will take your kid’s imaginations out of this world as they draw their very own Martians and moon men!

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6 Ways to Promote Children’s Creativity

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Free Activity Page: Cyborg Coloring Page | Trace Then Color A Floating Alien Eyeball | All-Ages Art Activity

Meet the Floating Eyeball Alien – From Trace Then Color: Alien Cyborgs - Free Cyborg Coloring Page Let’s kick things off with something awesome—a free drawing page straight from my book Trace Then Color: Alien Cyborgs! This one features a floating alien cyborg that’s...
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Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the fantastic mothers out there. Please enjoy this free drawing page, and enjoy a drawing activity with the kids.

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Live Event: Tomorrow! Take the Shape Drawing Challenge at the Verde Valley Comic Expo

Join Me at the Verde Valley Comic Expo on March 29th! Are you ready for a fun-filled day of comics, creativity, and family-friendly activities? Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 29th, 2025, and come join me at the Verde Valley Comic Expo in Cottonwood, AZ! This...
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Porky and Daffy – Crusty Goobers Style! 2D Animation is Back!

Celebrating 2D Animation with Crusty Goobers! Last week, I had the chance to take my daughter to see Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up in theaters, and we had an absolute blast! This new animated film brings back the classic antics of Daffy Duck and Porky Pig in...
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Draw by Grid: Strawberry Monster (Free Activity Pages)

Easily create 50 fun food monster characters using our grid drawing method! This engaging book is perfect for budding artists looking to unleash their creativity. Free Activity Pages: Get "Draw by Grid: Food Monsters" Easily Draw 50 Fun and Silly Food Monsters! This...
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Video Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw A Baby Flamingo | Learn to Draw Baby Animals | Fun and Cute Drawing Activity for Kids

How to Draw A Baby Flamingo – Video Tutorial + Tracing Fun from Trace Then Color: Baby Animals If you're looking for an easy and fun way to teach kids how to draw a baby flamingo, you're in the right place. This post features a brand-new video drawing tutorial...
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How Step-by-Step Drawing Books are Keeping Your Kids Focused in School

As parents, we want to do everything we can to help our children succeed in school. One way to do this is by encouraging creativity at an early age. Step-by-step drawing books are an excellent resource for this, as they provide children with a structured approach to creating artwork while still allowing for plenty of room for artistic expression.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

“The author really does a great job demonstrating how easy (and rewarding!) it can be to draw seemingly ordinary things you (and your little ones!) may feel too intimidated to try drawing without the step-by-step guide! Putting already-known shapes together and making something new and original is a fantastic way to learn! And recognizing that you can add your own twists and personality to your drawings makes all the difference. I think it’s a fun, original approach to building confidence for a lifelong hobby. I have the ebook copy, and can only imagine how great a physical copy would be!”

– Daenarah [Amazon Review]

“There are several of these fun books by this author. My kids and I have had a lot of fun with these. It’s a great activity to do as a family and see how they all turn out. Almost like a sip and paint but more of a juice box and draw.”

– Allison B. [Amazon Review]

My kids can’t wait to start drawing these monsters in their illustrations! The many different moods of the monsters appeal to their different personalities. We love the many options, styles, and opportunities to expand upon the characters. Recommended for all ages!

– Kasey [Amazon Review]

“Kevin has put out many books on drawing and animation, and has such a great feel for HOW to explain the process. His art is so expressive and kid-friendly, but his real strength is in his ability to really explain and show how it’s done, making it accessible to kids and adults. I’m a firm believer that not everyone who “can do” can teach, but Kevin does both beautifully! Pick this up and watch kids have a blast making robots of all sorts, while learning great fundamental art skills at the same time!”

– Tom R. [Amazon Review]

“My 5yo LOVES this book! The drawings are cute and the instructions are easy to follow along with. She gets a kick out of drawing muffin monsters and ketchup monsters and it actually keeps her pretty focused for long periods of time.”

– Monica [Amazon Review]

“This is a fantastic book for kids who love art, cartoons, comic books, or just having fun! There are a lot of characters to choose from, and really easy step-by-step instructions to follow. You child will have a blast drawing these fun, silly characters! And just in time for Easter baskets!”

– Bestmomever [Amazon Review]

“This is a very good book for kids that want to learn to draw, my sons love it and Kevin does a great job of making drawing fun and not intimidating. Highly recommended for the long summer hours!”

– David D. [Amazon Review]

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