Learn to Draw Cyborgs One Square at a Time
I’m excited to finally announce the release of my newest book, Draw by Grid: Alien Cyborgs! This is the latest title in my growing Art Books for Kids series, and it’s packed with 50 strange, powerful, and sometimes hilarious alien cyborg characters that kids can learn to draw one square at a time. If your young artist loves robots, aliens, or anything with wires, bolts, and glowing tech, they’re going to love this book.
As with every book in my Draw by Grid series, the method is simple: break the drawing into a grid and draw it square by square. It’s a great way for kids to slow down, focus, and really learn how to draw while building their confidence. And best of all, Draw by Grid: Alien Cyborgs helps kids learn to draw cyborgs while having a ton of fun doing it.
What’s Inside the Book
In Draw by Grid: Alien Cyborgs, you’ll find 50 original characters ranging from tough-looking alien warriors to goofy robot hybrids with big cartoon personalities. Each page gives kids a new challenge, but also encourages them to experiment and get creative with their own cyborg designs.
Every single piece of artwork in the book is hand-drawn by me—no AI, no shortcuts. Just pencil-to-paper sketches developed into clean line art that’s easy for kids to copy. The goal is always the same: make drawing fun, accessible, and something kids actually want to come back to again and again.
The Draw by Grid method is especially good for kids who might feel overwhelmed by drawing something all at once. By breaking it down into small visual chunks, they learn to draw cyborgs with better accuracy and detail, and most importantly, without stress.
Why Learn to Draw Cyborgs?
Drawing cyborgs is such a great way for kids to stretch their imaginations. Because cyborgs are part robot, part creature (or person, or alien, or animal!), the possibilities are endless. I designed each of the characters in Draw by Grid: Alien Cyborgs to be different. Some are sleek and futuristic, others are boxy and clunky, and a few are just plain weird. That’s the fun of it. The more you learn to draw cyborgs, the more you realize how creative and silly you can be.
The book isn’t just a series of exercises—it’s a playground for drawing. Kids can follow the grid to draw each character, then add their own details, names, and backstories. It’s part technical, part storytelling, and all fun.
Part of a Bigger Series
This new release marks my 76th book in the Art Books for Kids series, and I’m incredibly proud of that. This series includes several different formats to support kids at various stages of their drawing journey:
- How to Draw books, which break drawings into 6 simple steps.
- Trace Then Color books, for younger kids who want to trace fun characters and then color them in.
- Draw by Grid, like this new Alien Cyborgs book, which challenges kids to really observe shapes, lines, and proportions.
All of these books are built around the same idea: make drawing fun and approachable. No fancy tools, no art degrees required—just a pencil, some paper, and a little curiosity.
Encouraging Creativity Without AI
Every drawing in Draw by Grid: Alien Cyborgs was illustrated by hand. I don’t use AI to generate characters or ideas. What you get in every book is 100% human creativity, which I think is really important—especially when you’re making books for kids. I want them to see what’s possible with their own two hands, and to know that they can learn to draw cyborgs (or anything else!) with practice and patience.
This book is perfect for kids ages 4–12, but I’ve heard from plenty of older kids (and even a few grown-ups) who love the Draw by Grid format. It’s relaxing, it’s focused, and it gives you a real sense of accomplishment when you finish a drawing.
Get Ready to Learn to Draw Cyborgs
So if your kid loves wild characters, sci-fi, or cartoons—and they’re itching to put their pencil to work—Draw by Grid: Alien Cyborgs is the perfect new challenge. It’s more than just a drawing book. It’s a way to build focus, boost confidence, and have a blast doing it.
Pick up your copy today and help your young artist learn to draw cyborgs, one awesome square at a time!
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.”
