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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 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.”

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: How to Draw A Troll in 7 Minutes | Drawing Books for Kids | Learn to Draw Monsters

Learn to How Draw a Troll + Explore How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters! Today’s free video drawing tutorial is all about one of the most lovable grumps in the monster world—a friendly troll! This character is featured in my book How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters, and...
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How to Draw: Goofy Faces (Step-by-Step Drawing Book for Kids)

This fun and engaging children’s activity book will guide your kids through drawing 50 different goofy cartoon characters’ faces.

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Learn How to Draw A Tropical Fish in 6 Easy-to-Follow Steps | Beginner Drawing Tutorial for Kids

Free Step-by-Step Activity Page from How to Draw: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More — Learn How to Draw A Tropical Fish Today I’m sharing a fun new free activity page from my book How to Draw: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More. This page walks young artists through How to...
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NEW BOOK ✏️ Trace Then Color: Mutant Animals!

50 Mutant Animals to Trace and Color! Get ready for a fun and quirky coloring adventure with Trace Then Color: Mutant Animals! This exciting activity book lets kids trace and color 50 unique and imaginative animals with a playful twist. Perfect for young artists aged...
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Free Activity Page: How to Draw a Sheep with the Grid Drawing Method | Learn to Draw by Grid | #1 Drawing Series for Kids

How to Draw a Sheep and Other Cute Cartoon Animals with Draw by Grid If you’ve ever searched for fun and approachable drawing activities for kids, chances are you’ve come across the grid method. It’s a classic technique that makes learning to draw easier by helping...
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How To Draw Lil’ Petey from Dog Man 🐱 Video Drawing Tutorial

I took my daughter to see Dog Man yesterday and we loved it! Lil’ Petey was definitely our favorite character. Let’s revisit this tutorial in my “How to Draw” fan art series on YouTube. Learn how to draw Lil’ Petey from Dog Man! If you enjoyed this video...
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Free Activity Page: How to Draw A Plesiosaur by Grid | Learn to Draw Dinosaurs with the Grid Drawing Method

How to Draw A Plesiosaur: Step-by-Step Grid Drawing Fun for Kids If you’ve been searching for a fun and effective way to teach your child how to draw a plesiosaur, you’re in the right place. This post introduces a free activity page from the book Draw by Grid: Cartoon...
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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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Upcoming Live Drawing Events

Join me for my Shape Drawing Challenge all-ages drawing event at two upcoming Arizona Comic Conventions. See details for both events below: Verde Valley Comic Expo Shape Drawing Challenge With Kevin Coulston March, 29th 2025 11:00am + Exhibit Hall All Day Cottonwood...
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How to Draw a Cheese Monster in 6 Easy Steps | Free Worksheet | From the Food Monsters Drawing Book for Kids

Free Activity Page from How to Draw: Food Monsters Learn How to Draw a Cheese Monster Step by Step Today I’m sharing a free step-by-step drawing page straight from my book How to Draw: Food Monsters. The character featured on this page is one of my personal favorites...
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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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