Video Drawing Tutorial: How to Draw a Mer-Kitten

by | Mar 17, 2025 | Animals, Cute Stuff, Free Activity Pages, How to Draw Books for Kids

Learn to Draw a Mer-Kitten with This Free Video Tutorial!

Get ready for a magical drawing adventure! We’re offering a free video tutorial teaching kids how to draw an adorable mer-kitten, a charming half-kitten, half-mermaid creature. This step-by-step guide makes it easy for young artists to bring their very own mer-kitten to life, no matter their skill level. All they need is a pencil, some paper, and their creativity!

This enchanting tutorial is inspired by the book Trace Then Color: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff, a delightful activity book designed for kids who love all things magical and adorable. With tracing and coloring pages featuring mermaids, unicorns, and other cute characters, this book is perfect for developing fine motor skills and encouraging artistic expression.

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What’s Inside Trace Then Color: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff?

This 106-page activity book is packed with delightful illustrations waiting to be traced and colored. Whether your child is just starting to explore drawing or already loves to create, they’ll have a blast bringing these magical creatures to life.

Each page is designed to help kids improve their drawing skills while having fun. By following the tracing guides, children learn to recognize shapes, refine their control over a pencil, and gain confidence in their artistic abilities. The variety of characters keeps things exciting, from graceful mermaids swimming through enchanted seas to playful unicorns prancing in mystical landscapes. The book also includes plenty of room for creativity, allowing kids to add their own details, backgrounds, and color choices.

Why Kids Love This Book:

Tracing helps improve drawing confidence – Perfect for beginners! ✅ Whimsical characters including mermaids, unicorns, and other fantasy friends. ✅ Encourages creativity and artistic growth. ✅ A relaxing, screen-free activity for kids aged 4 and up. ✅ Great for car rides, quiet afternoons, and family fun!Encourages storytelling by inspiring kids to imagine new adventures for the characters.Perfect for independent learning or guided activities with parents and teachers.

The Benefits of Tracing for Young Artists

Tracing isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful learning tool for kids. It helps them develop:

  • Hand-eye coordination by following lines carefully.
  • Fine motor skills, essential for writing and detailed artwork.
  • Artistic confidence, as they see their skills improve with practice.
  • Creativity, allowing them to experiment with colors and designs.
  • Pattern recognition, as they begin to notice how different shapes come together to form a picture.
  • Patience and focus, as they carefully work through each tracing activity.

Tracing also serves as a stepping stone to freehand drawing. By first tracing simple shapes and lines, children become more comfortable with the structure of different objects, which helps them draw independently over time. This gradual skill-building process ensures that even kids who are new to drawing can experience success and enjoyment from their artistic efforts.

Ways to Make the Most of This Book

Parents and teachers can use Trace Then Color: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff in creative ways to make learning extra fun. Here are a few ideas:

  • Themed Art Time – Pair the book with a discussion about mythical creatures and let kids invent their own characters!
  • Coloring Contests – Let children trace and color their pages, then showcase their work for family and friends.
  • Storytelling Challenges – Have kids create a short story or comic strip featuring the characters they’ve traced.
  • DIY Greeting Cards – Kids can trace, color, and cut out characters to make their own greeting cards.
  • Scrapbooking & Collages – Combine traced images with other decorations for a fun mixed-media project.

Make Learning to Draw Fun!

The mer-kitten video tutorial is a fantastic way to introduce kids to drawing while giving them a taste of what Trace Then Color: Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Cute Stuff has to offer. Whether your child loves magical creatures, enjoys coloring, or wants to improve their drawing skills, this book is a wonderful addition to their collection.

Drawing and coloring aren’t just hobbies—they’re essential for a child’s growth and self-expression. Activities like these help children build confidence, develop patience, and find joy in being creative. Plus, they provide a relaxing break from screens, making them a great alternative to digital entertainment.

So, why not give your little artist a fun and engaging way to practice their drawing skills? With a free mer-kitten drawing tutorial and an entire book filled with delightful characters to trace and color, there’s no limit to the magical creations they can make!

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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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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!”

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