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

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Meet The Author & Artist

Kevin Coulston is a children’s book author, illustrator, cartoonist, and member of the National Cartoonists Society. Over the course of his career, he has published more than 100 books, including instructional drawing books, activity books, comics, graphic novels, and children’s picture books.

His popular How to Draw, Trace Then Color, and Draw by Grid series have helped thousands of aspiring young artists learn to draw through simple, approachable lessons featuring hundreds of Kevin’s original cartoon characters.

Kevin is also the creator of the comic series Dylan McVillain and The Adventures of a 4th Grade Space Captain, as well as the children’s picture book series Alexis and the T-Rexes. In addition to his publishing work, Kevin created, wrote, illustrated, and animated the web series Bad Jokes with Ugly Folks, starring legendary voice actors Rob Paulsen and Tara Strong.

Kevin believes anyone can learn to draw—and that learning is a lot more fun when the characters you’re drawing are weird, silly, and just a little ridiculous.

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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Trace Then Color: A Uni-Monkey (Free Activity Page)

Bring a touch of magic to your child’s creative time with Trace Then Color: Unicorn Animals! This adorable tracing and coloring book features 50 cute and whimsical animal characters—each with their very own unicorn horn! Sign up for my free newsletter to get more...
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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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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 Funny Pizza Monster — A Kid’s Activity Page

Learn how to draw a funny pizza monster with this free drawing page from the instructional drawing book for kids ‘How to Draw: Food Monsters’

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How to Draw a Robot Cat — A Free Kid’s Activity Page

Learn to draw a robot cat in just 5 minutes with this free drawing page from the activity book for kids ‘How to Draw: Cartoon Robots’ by Kevin Coulston

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Video Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw A Jack-o’-Lantern in 7 Minutes | Kids Halloween Drawing Activity

How to Draw a Jack-o’-Lantern – A Fun and Easy Halloween Drawing Tutorial for Kids Halloween season is here again, and I’ve got a brand new drawing video that’s perfect for young artists who love all things spooky and silly! In this latest tutorial, I’ll show kids how...
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Let’s Draw a Silly Alien in Just 3 Minutes

This short video will walk you through the basic steps of how to draw an alien cartoon character. Easy to follow, great for kids.

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Why it’s Important to Encourage Creativity at a Young Age

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How to Draw A Baby Lobster | Draw by Grid | A Free All-Ages Drawing Activity Worksheet

Free Activity Page from Draw by Grid: Baby Animals Learn How to Draw A Baby Lobster Using the Grid Method Today I’m sharing a free activity page from my book Draw by Grid: Baby Animals. The character featured on this page is a cartoon baby lobster—and yes, he’s...
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