New Book: “How to Draw: Grumpy Faces” | A Step-by-Step Instructional Drawing Book for All-Ages

by | Mar 31, 2025 | How to Draw Books for Kids

New Release! “How to Draw: Grumpy Faces” – A Fun & Expressive Drawing Book

If you’ve ever wanted to draw hilarious, exaggerated, and downright grumpy expressions, then you’re going to love my newest book—How to Draw: Grumpy Faces. Released today, this book is packed with 50 unique grumpy expressions designed to help you learn how to bring emotions to life in a fun and engaging way.

Learning to draw facial expressions is one of the most important skills in cartooning and character design. Expressions help tell a story, add personality, and bring your characters to life. And what better way to start than by drawing some of the grumpiest faces imaginable?

If you love doodling, sketching cartoons, or just enjoy funny, exaggerated faces, this book is the perfect way to boost your drawing skills and have a blast while doing it.


Why “How to Draw: Grumpy Faces” is a Must-Have

1. Learn to Draw Expressive Characters

One of the biggest challenges for beginner artists is drawing emotions convincingly. Grumpiness is a great place to start because it’s exaggerated, full of personality, and fun to create.

Inside this book, you’ll find 50 different grumpy faces, each with its own unique personality. You’ll learn how to sketch:

  • Angry, frowning cartoon faces
  • Pouting, sulking expressions
  • Eye rolls and sarcastic looks
  • Disappointed and unimpressed characters
  • And more!

By the time you finish this book, you’ll be a pro at drawing grumpy expressions and ready to apply them to your own original characters.

How to Draw: Grumpy Faces

2. Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Learning

If you’ve ever felt stuck staring at a blank page, wondering where to start when drawing a face, this book has you covered!

Each grumpy face is broken down into simple, easy-to-follow steps so you can build up your drawing piece by piece. You don’t need prior experience—just grab a pencil and follow along!

3. Great for All Skill Levels

Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn facial expressions or an experienced artist wanting to sharpen your cartooning skills, this book is perfect for you.

  • Beginners will appreciate the simple step-by-step guidance
  • Intermediate artists can use the book to refine their expressions and add more personality to their characters
  • Advanced artists will enjoy the challenge of exaggerating and pushing facial features further for extra humor

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4. Fun & Entertaining Drawing Practice

Let’s be honest—grumpy faces are hilarious. Even if you’re having a bad day, drawing funny frowns, exaggerated pouts, and dramatic scowls can turn your mood around.

This book is not just a learning tool—it’s a source of entertainment! Each drawing will make you laugh as you create outrageous expressions that are full of personality.

5. A Perfect Creative Break

Sometimes, you just need to draw for fun without worrying about perfection. “How to Draw: Grumpy Faces” lets you relax and enjoy the creative process while still improving your drawing skills.

If you love sketching during study breaks, unwinding after work, or just doodling for fun, this book is a great way to spend your creative time.

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What’s Inside the Book?

How to Draw: Grumpy Faces is packed with everything you need to master expressive cartoon faces.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • 50 different grumpy faces to draw, each with step-by-step instructions
  • A variety of emotions and attitudes—from angry and annoyed to sarcastic and unimpressed
  • Easy-to-follow guidelines so you can sketch each face with confidence
  • Clear instructions designed for beginners and experienced artists alike
  • A fun and lighthearted approach to learning facial expressions

Each page is designed to help you improve your drawing skills while having fun. You’ll never run out of grumpy inspiration with this book!


Why Drawing Facial Expressions is Important

1. Expressions Bring Characters to Life

When you’re creating characters, their facial expressions tell the story. A character’s face shows their emotions, personality, and reactions—without any words needed!

By learning how to draw grumpy expressions, you’ll be able to:

  • Make your cartoon characters more engaging
  • Tell a story using just facial features
  • Improve your overall character design skills

2. Helps Improve Your Artistic Skills

Drawing grumpy faces teaches you key drawing techniques, including:

  • Shaping exaggerated features like furrowed brows, scowling mouths, and glaring eyes
  • Mastering proportions so your faces look balanced and expressive
  • Using line weight and shading to add depth to emotions

If you want to become a better artist, learning to draw a variety of emotions is one of the best ways to improve.

3. A Great Way to Develop Your Own Art Style

Every artist has their own unique way of drawing. By practicing grumpy faces, you’ll start to discover your personal style and what kind of cartoon characters you love to create.

This book helps you experiment with different expressions and face shapes, so you can develop your artistic voice while having fun.

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Who is This Book For?

This book is perfect for:

  • Kids and teens who love to draw cartoons
  • Beginners learning how to sketch expressions
  • Artists looking to add more personality to their characters
  • Anyone who enjoys funny, exaggerated faces!

It’s a great way to practice, laugh, and create all at the same time.


Where to Get “How to Draw: Grumpy Faces”

This book is officially released today! If you’re ready to start drawing hilarious, grumpy expressions, grab a copy and start sketching right away!

Available online—order your copy today and start drawing grumpy faces like a pro!


Final Thoughts

Learning to draw grumpy expressions is not only fun but also an important skill for any artist. With 50 unique grumpy faces, this book gives you step-by-step guidance to master exaggerated expressions, improve your character design, and boost your confidence in drawing emotions.

So whether you’re a beginner looking for a fun way to start drawing faces or an artist wanting to add more personality to your cartoons, “How to Draw: Grumpy Faces” is the perfect book for you.

Get your copy today and start sketching your own hilarious, grumpy characters!

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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 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.”

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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