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Attention Parents and Teachers: Download Free Step-by-Step Drawing Pages

by | Apr 28, 2022 | How to Draw Books for Kids

Parents & Teachers: Download Free Activty Pages For Kids

Free Activity Page: How to Draw A Cute Cactus in 6 Easy Steps | A Sneak Peek at How to Draw Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff | Fun Drawing For Kids

Free Activity Page: How to Draw A Cute Cactus in 6 Easy Steps | A Sneak Peek at How to Draw Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff | Fun Drawing For Kids

by | May 14, 2025 | , ,

How to Draw A Cute Cactus – Free Step-by-Step Drawing Page Today’s post features one of the quieter stars from my book How to Draw: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff—a lovable little cactus with a big personality and an even bigger smile....

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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.

Video Drawing Tutorial: Shape Drawing Challenge #3 | Turn 1 Shape into 3 Characters | Shape Drawing Book for Kids

Shape Drawing Challenge Video 3: One Shape, Three New Characters + A Shape Drawing Book for Kids! If you've been following along with my Shape Drawing Challenge video series, then you're in for a treat. The third video in the series is here, and in this one, I take a...
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8 Drawing Books Your Kids Will Love | Curated Author Picks | Fun All-Ages Art Activity Books

Drawing Books Your Kids Will Love: A Closer Look at Our Four Fun Drawing Styles If you're looking for drawing books your kids will love, you've come to the right place. With a wide range of creative titles and drawing methods designed for young artists of all skill...
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Video Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw Michelangelo from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 8 Minutes | Fun Drawing Video For Kids

Free Video: How to Draw Michelangelo from TMNT Ready to draw your favorite nunchuck-swinging turtle? In today’s free video tutorial, I’m showing you how to draw Michelangelo—yes, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle himself. If your kid’s into pizza-loving, sewer-dwelling...
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Trace & Color A 6-Armed Mutant Cat! (Free Activity Page)

Get ready for a fun and quirky coloring adventure with Trace Then Color: Mutant Animals! 50 Mutant Animals to Trace and Color, Including the Mutant Cat Below! This exciting activity book lets kids trace and color 50 unique and imaginative animals with a playful twist....
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Free Activity Page: Draw a Clown With This Tracing and Coloring Page | A Page From “Trace Then Color: Goofy Faces”

Draw a Clown and Explore the Fun of "Trace Then Color: Goofy Faces" If you've ever wanted to learn how to draw a clown, you're in the right place! Today, we’re offering a free activity page straight from Trace Then Color: Goofy Faces, featuring a fun and silly clown...
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Cartoon Cats & Dogs – Three Ways To Draw! Step-by-Step, Trace and Color, Grid Method

Three Ways to Draw Adorable Cartoon Cats & Dogs! If you or your child love drawing cute and funny pets, you’re going to love my three art books, all centered around the same lovable theme—cartoon cats and dogs! Whether you're a beginner, an experienced young...
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Let’s Draw Pikachu (Video Tutorial)

Follow along as we draw Pikachu from Pokémon! If you loved this fun video drawing tutorial, you’ll love drawing cute creatures in my new book “Trace Then Color: Unicorn Animals”. Bring a touch of magic to your child’s creative time with Trace Then Color: Unicorn...
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Celebrate Mario Day 🍄 by Drawing Mario! A Super Mario Bros. Art Activity

Today is Mario Day! Celebrate the greatest video game franchise in history by learning to draw Super Mario himself! If you enjoyed this video drawing tutorial, make sure to check out my art books for kids at FirstArtBooks.com Unlock Creativity with Fun and Engaging...
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How To Draw Elephant Mario from Super Mario Bros. Wonder – A Video Drawing Tutorial

How To Draw Elephant Mario from Super Mario Bros. Wonder 🍄 Step-by-Step Drawing Tutorial

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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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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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