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How To Draw Lil’ Petey from Dog Man 🐱 Video Drawing Tutorial

by | Feb 3, 2025 | Animals, How to Draw Books for Kids

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 tutorial, check out these fun activity books that walk you through drawing 50 different cartoon cats and dogs!

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Verde Valley Comic Expo
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March, 29th 2025 11:00am
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Cottonwood, AZ 86326

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Shape Drawing Challenge
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June, 7th 2025 12:00pm
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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.

Free Activity Page: Trace Then Color A Baby Robot – A Fun Drawing and Coloring Page for All-Ages!

Discover the Fun of Tracing and Coloring with Trace Then Color: Cartoon Robots If your child loves robots and enjoys getting creative, they will love Trace Then Color: Cartoon Robots! This exciting book is designed to help young artists develop their drawing skills...
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Celebrate March 10th with these fun Mario Day Drawing Tutorials 🍄 All-Ages Drawing Activity

Mario Day Drawing Tutorials Every year on March 10th, fans of Nintendo’s most recognizable hero celebrate Mario Day. The date works as a clever bit of wordplay. When you abbreviate March as MAR and add the number 10, it visually looks like “MAR10,” which reads just...
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Free Activity Page: Trace and Color a Turtle Flamingo Hybrid | Mutant Animals | Coloring and Tracing for Kids

Let’s Trace and Color a Turtle Flamingo Hybrid! If you’ve ever wondered what it might look like if a turtle and a flamingo got mashed together into one weird, wacky cartoon creature—well, you’re not alone. That’s exactly the kind of thing I love to draw, and it’s what...
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Trace Then Color This Cartoon Robot — A Free Kid’s Activity Page

Trace and color this cartoon robot with this free drawing page from the activity book for kids ‘Trace Then Color: Cartoon Robots’ by Kevin Coulston

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How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs (New Book + Free Drawing Page)

Learn to draw cartoons with How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs! This fun and engaging drawing book guides you step-by-step to create 50 incredible robot dinosaur characters. From roaring T-Rexes with mechanical arms to armored triceratops with futuristic designs, this book...
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How to Draw A Dolphin Dude with the Grid Drawing Method | Free Worksheet | A Fun Weird Creatures Drawing Activity Book for Kids

Free Grid Drawing Page: Learn How to Draw A Dolphin Dude In this post, I’m sharing a free grid drawing page straight from my book Draw by Grid: Weird Creatures. The character featured on this page is one of those drawings that instantly makes kids smile—a creature...
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Celebrate Mario Day 🍄 by Drawing Elephant Mario

This coming Monday (March 10th) is Mario Day! Celebrate the greatest video game franchise in history by learning to draw Elephant Mario from Mario Wonder on Nintendo Switch! If you enjoyed this video drawing tutorial, make sure to check out my art books for kids...
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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 A Christmas Tree in 6 Easy-to-Follow Steps | A Free Christmas Drawing Activity for Kids

Free Step-by-Step Page from How to Draw: Christmas — Learn How to Draw A Christmas Tree The holiday season is the perfect time for kids (and parents) to enjoy simple, creative, screen-free activities, so I’m excited to share today’s free drawing page from my book How...
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Join Me at the Verde Valley Comic Expo for the Shape Drawing Challenge!

Take the Shape Drawing Challenge at the Verde Valley Comic Expo Get ready for a day of creativity and fun at the Verde Valley Comic Expo! On March 29, 2025, I’ll be hosting the Shape Drawing Challenge—a hands-on, interactive drawing event designed to spark creativity...
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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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