How to Draw: Grumpy Faces
50 step-by-step drawing lessons by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Not sure it’s the right one? Compare all 3 Grumpy Faces 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+ · this book
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+
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
How to Draw: Grumpy Faces is the ultimate step-by-step drawing book for anyone who loves bringing expressive and exaggerated characters to life! If you’ve ever wanted to master the art of capturing grumpy, grouchy, and hilariously cranky expressions, this book is for you.
With 50 unique grumpy faces, you'll have endless fun drawing characters with frowns, scowls, pouts, and everything in between. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this book breaks down each face into simple, easy-to-follow steps, making it effortless to create expressive cartoon characters.
What’s Inside?
- 50 Unique Grumpy Expressions – From mild annoyance to full-on rage, you’ll learn how to illustrate a variety of hilarious cranky faces.
- Step-by-Step Guides – Each face is broken down into easy-to-follow stages, making it simple for artists of all skill levels.
- Variety of Characters – Discover different face shapes, eyebrow positions, and exaggerated mouth expressions to give each grumpy face its own personality.
- Fun & Engaging Design – The book is designed to make drawing enjoyable, with a clear, structured approach to help build your confidence.
Perfect for All Ages!
✅ Kids & Beginners – Learn how to draw cartoon expressions easily! ✅ Teens & Aspiring Artists – Improve character design and emotion in your artwork. ✅ Adults & Hobbyists – Enjoy a relaxing and creative way to enhance your drawing skills.
Why You’ll Love This Book:
✔ Boosts Creativity – Experiment with different facial features to create unique characters. ✔ Teaches Expression & Emotion – Perfect for storytelling, comic art, and animation. ✔ Builds Confidence – See your progress as you complete each drawing. ✔ Fun & Stress-Free – A great activity for artists of all ages who love humor and cartoons.
Whether you’re looking to improve your character design, learn how to exaggerate facial expressions, or just have a blast sketching some ridiculously grumpy faces, How to Draw: Grumpy Faces is the perfect book to add to your collection.
Grab your copy today and start drawing your own hilariously cranky characters!
More inside the book
Try it free first: 13 free face drawing lessons, printables and videos →
Draw and write with this book
Free directed drawing and writing worksheets made from pages in this book, each with a kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd–3rd grade writing page. See all 125 sets.
Compare the Grumpy Faces books
| Trace Then Color: Grumpy Faces | How to Draw: Grumpy Faces | Draw by Grid: Grumpy Faces | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Trace and color | Step-by-step lessons | Grid drawing |
| Ages | 3+ | 5+ | 5+ |
| Drawings | — | 50 | 50 |
| Pages | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Published | Nov 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jan 2025 |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8301478574 | 979-8315648727 | 979-8305800708 |
| Amazon | Buy on Amazon | Amazon |
50 faces to draw.
One book.
Each one is drawn step by step, with a gray outline of the finished drawing to follow. Ages 5 and up.
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