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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.

How to Draw: Dog Man (Video Tutorial)

With Dog Man releasing in theaters next week, it’s a good time to revisit this tutorial in my “How to Draw” fan art series on YouTube. Learn how to draw Dog Man himself! If you enjoyed this video tutorial, check out these fun activity books that walk you through...
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Free Video Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw a Robot T-Rex | Step-by-Step Drawing | Draw a Robot Tyrannosaurus Rex

Learn How to Draw a Robot T-Rex – Plus Explore the Book How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs If your kids love dinosaurs and robots, they’re going to love this. Today I’m sharing a free video tutorial straight from my book How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs—and the featured...
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New Book Announcement: “Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals” | A Grid Drawing Activity Book for Kids

New Activity Book for Kids - Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals! Are you ready to take your drawing skills to the next level? Our latest release, Draw by Grid: Mutant Animals, is here! This exciting new installment in the Draw by Grid series brings you a wild collection of...
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The Best Drawing Books for Beginners: Fun, Easy, and Designed for Success

Looking for the best drawing books for beginners? If you’re just getting started with drawing—or helping a child who is—it can be tough to know where to begin. There are so many books out there, and not all of them are made with beginners in mind. Whether you're...
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Draw with me at the Verde Valley Comic Expo

March 29th, 2025 @ 11am - Cottonwood Arizona Rec Center Join prolific children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Coulston for an inspiring Shape Drawing Challenge! In this interactive event, Kevin will show children how to unleash their creativity by drawing...
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Trace & Color A Sea Turtle! (Free Activity Page) Learn to Draw Aquatic Animals

Trace Then Color A Sea Turtle with the Free Activity Page Below Dive into Creativity with Trace Then Color: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More! Looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce your child to drawing? Trace Then Color: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More is the...
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Trace & Color A Cartoon Dog! (Free Activity Page)

Trace Then Color: Cartoon Cats & Dogs offers 50 adorable cartoon cats and dogs for kids aged 3+ to trace and color, sparking creativity and providing hours of fun for the whole family! 50 Cartoon Cats & Dogs to Trace and Color! This fun tracing and coloring...
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Free Video Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw A Cute Cat | Easy to Follow Kids Drawing Demo

Learn to Draw Adorable Cartoon Cats & Dogs: Featuring a Fun New Video Tutorial! If you love drawing cute and expressive characters, you’re going to love my latest video tutorial! In this fun and easy drawing lesson, I’ll show you how to sketch and color A Cute...
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Free Video Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw Donatello from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Fan Art Drawing Series

Learn How to Draw Donatello from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles If your child is a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (I know I am), there's a good chance they have a favorite turtle (I do)—and for many, that turtle is Donatello. Known for his intelligence,...
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Kids Learn How to Draw Cartoons with New Mermaid and Unicorn Step-by-Step Drawing Book

FirstArtBooks releases newest entry in the “How to Draw” series from author Kevin Coulston. Kids Learn to Draw in 6 easy steps.

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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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