Learn How to Draw A Grey Alien: Step-by-Step Fun with Silly Aliens
If you’re looking for a fun and simple drawing activity to try today, you’re in luck. I’ve got a free step-by-step drawing page pulled straight from my book, How to Draw: Silly Aliens, and it walks you through how to draw a grey alien in just six easy steps. This particular alien is a fun take on the classic grey alien you might recognize from TV shows and sci-fi movies—but with a twist. He’s wearing an oversized t-shirt and has that quirky, cartoon charm my drawing books are known for.
Free Drawing Page: Learn How to Draw A Grey Alien
The free drawing page featured in this post is all about learning how to draw a grey alien, and it’s beginner-friendly—perfect for kids or anyone who just wants to enjoy a quick creative break. Like all the characters in my books, this little guy is hand-drawn by me, and I’ve simplified the process so that anyone can follow along, even if you’ve never drawn an alien (or anything else) before.
What makes this grey alien so fun to draw is how familiar yet playful he looks. He’s got the big oval-shaped head and large black eyes you’d expect, but he’s also rocking a huge t-shirt and a slightly dopey posture that gives him a lot of character. You won’t need any fancy tools—just a pencil and some paper. And of course, your imagination.
So if you’ve ever wanted to know how to draw a grey alien, now’s your chance to try it out with a guided page that makes the process simple and fun.
About the Book: How to Draw: Silly Aliens
The book How to Draw: Silly Aliens is packed with 50 original cartoon alien characters, all drawn in my usual 6-step format. If you enjoyed the free tutorial on how to draw a grey alien, you’re going to have a blast with the rest of the book. Each alien character has its own personality, its own weirdness, and its own charm.
From aliens with multiple eyeballs to aliens with tentacles or three arms, this book is perfect for kids ages 5 and up, but I’ve heard from more than a few teens and adults who have just as much fun drawing these silly characters. It’s designed to be easy to follow—each page focuses on one character and breaks it down step-by-step so that it’s never overwhelming.
The grey alien featured in today’s post is just one of the many creative characters in the book. Drawing aliens is a great way to encourage imagination because there are no rules. Aliens can look like anything—so this book offers both structure through the steps and flexibility for kids to add their own spin.
Why Kids Love Drawing Silly Aliens
There’s something about aliens that really sparks curiosity and creativity. And when kids learn how to draw a grey alien with a silly twist—like a huge t-shirt or googly eyes—they start to understand that drawing doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be fun.
When I create these characters, I’m always thinking about how to make them both approachable and entertaining. I want kids to be able to look at a page, say, “Yeah, I can draw that,” and then end up with something they’re proud of. That’s exactly the feeling I hope kids get when they use this free page to learn how to draw a grey alien.
Free Activity Page (save and print):
About the Series: Art Books for Kids
How to Draw: Silly Aliens is part of a much larger collection of art books I’ve created called the “Art Books for Kids” series. This series includes:
- How to Draw books: Like the one featured today, these focus on step-by-step character creation in 6 simple steps.
- Trace Then Color books: Perfect for younger kids who are just getting started. These books allow kids to trace over existing artwork before coloring it in.
- Draw by Grid books: These use a grid-based approach to help break down more complex images into manageable parts.
- Shape Drawing Challenge: A creative challenge that asks kids to take a single shape and turn it into multiple different drawings.
No matter which style you prefer, all of these books are designed to help young artists build confidence in their drawing skills. And they all start from the same idea—that drawing should be fun, creative, and low-pressure.
If today’s lesson on how to draw a grey alien was a hit, there’s a whole universe of silly aliens and other characters waiting in the full book.
Why My Drawing Books Work
When I started creating these books, I had one goal in mind: make drawing fun and easy for kids. I remember being a kid and staring at complicated tutorials that felt impossible to follow. That’s why every character in my books is broken down into manageable steps. Kids see real progress with each line they add, and that builds their confidence.
The page that shows you how to draw a grey alien is a perfect example of this. You start with simple shapes, add in details a little at a time, and by the end, you’ve created a complete cartoon character. That kind of experience helps kids realize that drawing isn’t about being perfect—it’s about expressing yourself.
And because the designs are silly, weird, and often hilarious, kids aren’t afraid to make mistakes. They’re having fun, and that’s the most important part.
Wrap-Up: Try the Free Page, Then Keep Drawing
So go ahead and print out the free drawing page to learn how to draw a grey alien. I think you’ll be surprised at how fun and simple it is to bring this little guy to life. Once you’ve given it a try, check out the full How to Draw: Silly Aliens book for even more drawing fun.
And remember, this book is just one part of a whole series of art books designed to help your kids learn, grow, and laugh while drawing. Whether it’s silly aliens, cute monsters, animals, or something completely different, there’s a book in my collection that’s perfect for your young artist.
Thanks for stopping by, and happy drawing!
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.”
