Draw by Grid: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More
50 grid drawings by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Not sure it’s the right one? Compare all 3 Fish, Sea Creatures, and More books below and pick the best fit for your kid’s age.
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Three ways to draw the same characters
Trace Then Color
Ages 3+
Follow a dotted outline, then color it in. Best for little hands just learning to hold a pencil.
- Preschool and pre-K
- No reading needed
How to Draw
Ages 5+
Every character is built step by step, with a light gray outline of the finished drawing to follow. Kids learn to build drawings from simple shapes.
- Kindergarten to grade 5
- Builds real drawing skills
Draw by Grid
Ages 5+ · this book
Copy one square at a time to get the proportions just right. Great for kids who like puzzles.
- Grades K to 5
- Teaches proportion and focus
About this book
Draw by Grid: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More invites young artists to explore the wonders of the ocean with an easy and enjoyable grid-based drawing method! This engaging 106-page activity book guides kids through drawing 50 different aquatic creatures—from playful fish and sea turtles to mesmerizing octopuses and powerful sharks—using a simple grid system that helps them capture proportions and details accurately.
Perfect for kids ages 5 and up, this book introduces the joy of drawing by grid, allowing young creatives to build skills while enjoying the process of creating their own underwater adventures. The structured grid approach makes drawing accessible and confidence-boosting, encouraging kids to add their unique touches as they go. Whether at home or on the go, Draw by Grid: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More offers hours of screen-free fun, creativity, and artistic growth—ideal for kids who love the ocean and exploring new ways to express themselves through art!
Learn to Draw: Sharks, Whales, Sea Horses, Sea Turtles, Jellyfish, Seals, Walruses, Axolotls, Fish, Eels, Crabs, Lobsters, Sea Shells, Blowfish, Swordfish, and more!
About the Author:
Author and Illustrator Kevin Coulston is an accomplished cartoonist, animator, and writer. He is the author and illustrator of over 50 (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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Compare the Fish, Sea Creatures, and More books
| Trace Then Color: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More | How To Draw: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More | Draw by Grid: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Trace and color | Step-by-step lessons | Grid drawing |
| Ages | 3+ | 5+ | 5+ |
| Drawings | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Pages | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Published | Apr 2024 | Oct 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8323930333 | 979-8342255332 | 979-8345523810 |
| Amazon | Amazon | Buy on Amazon |
50 creatures to draw by grid.
One book.
Copy one square at a time and every drawing comes out just right. Ages 5 and up.
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