Video Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw A Cute Bug Monster in 8 Minutes | Learn to Draw Cute Cartoon Monsters | Fun Drawing Activity for Kids

by | Nov 20, 2025 | Cute Stuff, How to Draw Books for Kids, Monsters, Video Tutorials

How to Draw A Cute Bug Monster — New Video Tutorial from My Cute Cartoon Monsters Book

If your kids love silly creatures, wiggly monsters, or anything with big friendly eyes, they’re going to enjoy this brand-new drawing tutorial. In my latest video, I walk young artists through How to Draw A Cute Bug Monster, using the same simple and beginner-friendly method found in my book How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters. This new character is adorable, approachable, and full of personality—perfect for kids who are just getting started or for anyone who enjoys drawing fun cartoon creatures.

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The monster featured in the video is a little caterpillar-style bug creature with a bean shaped body, two antennae, big expressive eyes, and a sweet smile with one tiny tooth. The whole lesson is designed to be easy to follow and enjoyable from start to finish. If your child has ever wondered How to Draw A Cute Bug Monster, this video breaks it down into simple shapes and steps that make the whole drawing feel fun and achievable.


About the Book: How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters

The bug monster in the video is just one of the 50 original characters in my book How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters. Each character is broken down into six simple steps, making the process easy, predictable, and enjoyable for kids ages 5 and up. If your child wants to learn How to Draw A Cute Bug Monster, a tiny dragon, a goofy blob creature, a silly one-eyed monster, or anything in between, they’ll find plenty of characters to enjoy inside this book.

And just like all my other books, every drawing in this one is hand-drawn by me, not generated by AI. Pencil, paper, ink—every character is created intentionally to be kid-friendly, expressive, and full of charm. I want the style to feel warm, inviting, and approachable, and that’s something only traditional drawing brings to the page.

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Here’s what’s inside the book:

  • 50 cute monster characters
  • 6-step drawing instructions for each one
  • Clean, simple layouts made for younger artists
  • Fun expressions, shapes, and personalities kids love
  • A drawing journey that builds confidence with every page

If your kids enjoy learning How to Draw A Cute Bug Monster in the video, this book gives them dozens more creatures to try afterward.

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Why Kids Love Drawing Cute Monsters

There’s something magical about drawing monsters. Unlike drawing realistic animals or people, monsters allow kids to stretch their creativity. There’s no wrong way to draw a monster—and that makes every step feel fun, imaginative, and pressure-free.

When kids learn How to Draw A Cute Bug Monster, they also learn:

  • How to draw using shapes
  • How to make characters expressive
  • How to experiment with size, posture, and style
  • How to develop their own original creature designs

Monster drawing challenges kids to think creatively, explore new ideas, and bring their imagination to life on the page. It’s the perfect entry point for young artists of all levels.


A Great Companion to the Full Art Books for Kids Series

How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters is part of my growing Art Books for Kids collection, which now includes more than 80 titles across different drawing methods. If your child enjoys variety, creativity, and fun characters, there’s a lot for them to explore.

The series includes:

Each book offers a different way for kids to grow their drawing skills and build artistic confidence. If your child enjoyed learning How to Draw A Cute Bug Monster, they’ll find plenty of similar characters in the other titles—robots, animals, aliens, food creatures, dinosaurs, and much more.


Inside the New Video Tutorial

In this short, kid-friendly tutorial, I take young artists step-by-step through the process of drawing this playful little bug monster. Just like in my book, the goal is to help beginner artists feel confident, creative, and excited about what they’re making. Learning How to Draw A Cute Bug Monster is a great way to help them practice building characters from simple shapes, and the video shows exactly how that works in real time.

Here’s what the tutorial covers:

  • How to sketch the caterpillar-style body
  • How to draw the oversized eyes that give the bug monster such a cute expression
  • How to add the one-tooth smile (which kids love drawing!)
  • How to add antennae, and little design details that bring the character to life
  • How to finish the drawing cleanly, adding final lines and touches

The pacing is deliberate so kids can pause, rewind, or follow along at whatever speed works for them. Even younger kids can complete the drawing with just a pencil and any sheet of paper. If they’ve been interested in monsters, bugs, or cute creatures, this tutorial shows them exactly How to Draw A Cute Bug Monster from the ground up.

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Ready to Try Drawing Your Own Bug Monster?

If your child wants to learn How to Draw A Cute Bug Monster, the new video tutorial is the perfect place to start. All they need is a pencil and paper, and they can follow along at their own pace. Once they finish the cute bug monster, they can try drawing more characters from How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters, or even invent their own monsters using the ideas they learned in the video.

How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Monsters

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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.

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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!”

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– 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]

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