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by | Feb 21, 2025 | How to Draw Books for Kids

Upcoming Drawing Events with Kevin Coulston

Join me for my Shape Drawing Challenge all-ages drawing event at two upcoming Arizona Comic Conventions. See details for both events below:

Verde Valley Comic Expo
Shape Drawing Challenge
With Kevin Coulston
March, 29th 2025 11:00am
+ Exhibit Hall All Day
Cottonwood Recreation Center
150 S. 6th St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Phoenix Fan Fusion
Shape Drawing Challenge
With Kevin Coulston
June, 7th 2025 12:00pm
+ Exhibit Hall All Weekend
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ

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.

Free Activity Page: How to Draw A Cartoon Girl with a Big Smile | Step-by-Step Drawing Instructions for Kids

Learn How to Draw a Cartoon Girl with a Big Smile — Straight from “How to Draw: Silly Faces”! Looking for a fun, engaging, and creative way to get your kids drawing? We’ve got just the thing! To celebrate the joy of silly expressions and imaginative characters, we’re...
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New Book: “How to Draw: Grumpy Faces” | A Step-by-Step Instructional Drawing Book for All-Ages

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...
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Kids Learn How to Draw Cartoons with New Mermaid and Unicorn Step-by-Step Drawing Book

FirstArtBooks releases newest entry in the “How to Draw” series from author Kevin Coulston. Kids Learn to Draw in 6 easy steps.

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Free Activity Page: How to Draw a Tropical Fish | 6 Easy Steps | Step-by-Step Drawing Page

Learn to Draw a Tropical Fish in 6 Easy Steps From How to Draw: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More If you're looking for an easy and enjoyable drawing activity for kids, I’ve got a free step-by-step drawing page to share today. It comes straight from my book How to Draw:...
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Superhero Saturday 2025 Recap

This past Saturday I took my Art Books for Kids to Superhero Saturday in Phoenix Arizona. This was a nice event to start the year on, and I was happy to get new books into the hands of so many creative children and their families. By far the stand-out book of the...
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Celebrate Mario Day 🍄 by Drawing Mallow from Super Mario RPG

This coming Monday (March 10th) is Mario Day! Celebrate the greatest video game franchise in history by learning to draw Mallow from Super Mario RPG! If you enjoyed this video drawing tutorial, make sure to check out my art books for kids at FirstArtBooks.com Unlock...
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How to Draw a Silly Jack-O’-Lantern for Halloween — A Free Kid’s Activity Page

Learn how to draw a funny cartoon jack-o’-lantern with this free drawing page from the instructional drawing book for kids ‘How to Draw: Halloween’

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How to Draw A Cute Cartoon Stegosaurus Dinosaur – A Video Drawing Tutorial

🦖 Learn to easily draw and color a cute cartoon triceratops dinosaur step-by-step! A youtube video tutorial for kids.

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How to Draw: Petey from Dog Man (Video Tutorial)

Dog Man comes to theaters this weekend! Let’s revisit this tutorial in my “How to Draw” fan art series on YouTube. Learn how to draw Petey from Dog Man! If you enjoyed this video tutorial, check out these fun activity books that walk you through drawing 50 different...
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How to Draw A Baby Dinosaur 🦕 (Video Tutorial)

How to Draw: Cartoon Dinosaurs teaches kids aged 5+ to draw 50 playful cartoon dinosaurs with easy, step-by-step instructions, providing hours of creative fun and artistic growth! Draw a Baby Dinosaur in this free video tutorial: Embark on a Jurassic Adventure with...
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What Our Customers Are Saying

“The author really does a great job demonstrating how easy (and rewarding!) it can be to draw seemingly ordinary things you (and your little ones!) may feel too intimidated to try drawing without the step-by-step guide! Putting already-known shapes together and making something new and original is a fantastic way to learn! And recognizing that you can add your own twists and personality to your drawings makes all the difference. I think it’s a fun, original approach to building confidence for a lifelong hobby. I have the ebook copy, and can only imagine how great a physical copy would be!”

– Daenarah [Amazon Review]

“There are several of these fun books by this author. My kids and I have had a lot of fun with these. It’s a great activity to do as a family and see how they all turn out. Almost like a sip and paint but more of a juice box and draw.”

– Allison B. [Amazon Review]

My kids can’t wait to start drawing these monsters in their illustrations! The many different moods of the monsters appeal to their different personalities. We love the many options, styles, and opportunities to expand upon the characters. Recommended for all ages!

– Kasey [Amazon Review]

“Kevin has put out many books on drawing and animation, and has such a great feel for HOW to explain the process. His art is so expressive and kid-friendly, but his real strength is in his ability to really explain and show how it’s done, making it accessible to kids and adults. I’m a firm believer that not everyone who “can do” can teach, but Kevin does both beautifully! Pick this up and watch kids have a blast making robots of all sorts, while learning great fundamental art skills at the same time!”

– Tom R. [Amazon Review]

“My 5yo LOVES this book! The drawings are cute and the instructions are easy to follow along with. She gets a kick out of drawing muffin monsters and ketchup monsters and it actually keeps her pretty focused for long periods of time.”

– Monica [Amazon Review]

“This is a fantastic book for kids who love art, cartoons, comic books, or just having fun! There are a lot of characters to choose from, and really easy step-by-step instructions to follow. You child will have a blast drawing these fun, silly characters! And just in time for Easter baskets!”

– Bestmomever [Amazon Review]

“This is a very good book for kids that want to learn to draw, my sons love it and Kevin does a great job of making drawing fun and not intimidating. Highly recommended for the long summer hours!”

– David D. [Amazon Review]

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