Join Me at the Verde Valley Comic Expo on March 29th!
Are you ready for a fun-filled day of comics, creativity, and family-friendly activities? Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 29th, 2025, and come join me at the Verde Valley Comic Expo in Cottonwood, AZ!
This exciting event, hosted by the Cottonwood Public Library, is a fantastic opportunity to meet artists, discover amazing books, and enjoy a day dedicated to comics and creativity. I’ll be there all day with a table full of my kids’ art books, and I’m also hosting a special live drawing event you won’t want to miss!
Event Details
- What: Verde Valley Comic Expo
- When: Saturday, March 29th, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM
- Where: Cottonwood Recreation Center Gymnasium (150 S. 6th St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326)
- Admission:
- $5 per person
- $3 with a donation of at least 2 non-perishable food items
- Kids 10 & under get in free!
- Proceeds Support: Cottonwood Bookmarks, Friends of the Library – helping fund the library’s Summer Reading Program
What You Can Expect at My Booth
I’ll be in the exhibit hall all day with a table full of my kids’ art books! If you or your child love to draw, color, or create, this is the perfect place to find fun and engaging books that make learning to draw easy and exciting.
You’ll be able to:
- Browse my collection of drawing books, tracing books, and grid-based drawing books
- Pick up a signed copy of your favorite titles
- Ask me questions about drawing, book creation, and art tips
- See my artwork up close and learn more about how I create my characters
Whether you’re a beginner artist, a young fan of cute and quirky characters, or a parent looking for creative activities for your kids, my books have something for everyone!
Live Drawing Event: The Shape Drawing Challenge!
One of the highlights of my day at the Verde Valley Comic Expo is my live drawing event, where I’ll be hosting the Shape Drawing Challenge!
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Location: Drawing Activity Area
- What’s the Challenge?
- I’ll take a simple shape and turn it into three completely different drawings—right in front of you!
- You’ll get to follow along and create your own unique designs based on the same starting shape.
- This is a fun and interactive way to spark creativity and improve drawing skills—perfect for kids, beginners, and anyone who loves to draw!
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn basic shapes into fun characters, this event is for you! It’s a great way to learn new drawing techniques and see how easy it can be to create something unique from just a simple starting point.
This live event is inspired by my book “Shape Drawing Challenge”, which is filled with similar exercises to help build creative thinking and drawing confidence. Whether you attend the event or stop by my booth afterward, I’d love to talk with you about how this book can make drawing fun and easy for everyone.
Why You Should Attend the Verde Valley Comic Expo
The Verde Valley Comic Expo is more than just a comic book convention—it’s a community event that brings together artists, writers, and fans for a day of creativity and fun.
Here’s why you should attend:
- Support Local Artists & Creators – Meet talented artists and authors, and discover amazing comics, books, and artwork.
- Fun for the Whole Family – With activities for kids, teens, and adults, there’s something for everyone.
- Interactive Events & Panels – In addition to my Shape Drawing Challenge, there are other exciting activities happening throughout the day.
- Help a Great Cause – Proceeds go toward supporting the Cottonwood Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, encouraging kids to keep reading and learning during summer break.
If you love comics, drawing, or just want a fun day out with family and friends, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
See You at the Verde Valley Comic Expo!
I can’t wait to meet all of you at this amazing event! Whether you’re stopping by my booth to check out my books, joining me for the Shape Drawing Challenge, or just exploring everything the expo has to offer, I know it’s going to be a fantastic day.
Make sure to bring your creativity, your love of comics, and maybe even a sketchbook to capture some inspiration!
If you have any questions about the event, feel free to reach out. See you on March 29th at the Verde Valley Comic Expo!
Kevin Coulston is an accomplished cartoonist, animator, and writer. He is the author and illustrator of over 70 (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.”
