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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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Free Video Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw Donatello from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Fan Art Drawing Series

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Learn how to draw a funny cartoon black cat with this free drawing page from the instructional drawing book for kids ‘How to Draw: Halloween’

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Free Step-by-Step Drawing Page – Learn to Draw a Cute Cupcake! Are you ready to draw something sweet and adorable? In today’s post, I’m giving away a free step-by-step drawing cupcake-themed activity page straight from my book, "How to Draw: Mermaids, Unicorns, and...
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150 Cartoon Faces to Draw! Easy-to-Follow Grid Drawing Pages – Fun for All-Ages

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Free Activity Page: Mermaids and Unicorns Word Search – Fun and Cute Brain Teaser for Kids!

Free Cute Stuff Word Search + A Fun Activity Book for Kids! Looking for a way to keep your little artist entertained with a mix of creative and brain-boosting activities? You’re in luck! We’re offering a free Cute Stuff Word Search straight from the pages of Mermaids,...
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Beginner Drawing Books – Trace Then Color Baby Animals, Robot Dinosaurs, Weird Creatures, and more!

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How to Draw: Cartoon Dinosaurs teaches kids aged 5+ to draw 50 playful cartoon dinosaurs with easy, step-by-step instructions, providing hours of creative fun and artistic growth! Draw a Baby Dinosaur in this free video tutorial: Embark on a Jurassic Adventure with...
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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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