Learn How to Draw a Robot T-Rex – Plus Explore the Book How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs
If your kids love dinosaurs and robots, they’re going to love this. Today I’m sharing a free video tutorial straight from my book How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs—and the featured character is none other than a Robot T-Rex. It’s a fun, step-by-step drawing activity that’s easy to follow and a great way to introduce kids (or beginners of any age) to cartoon drawing with a mechanical twist.
The robot T-Rex is one of the standout characters from the book: big, bold, full of metal plates, bolts, gears, and of course, tiny robotic arms. In the video, I’ll walk you through how to sketch the entire character from start to finish using a simple, beginner-friendly approach. All you need is a pencil and some paper.
Whether you’re just curious to try drawing a robot t-rex or you’re thinking about picking up the full book, this free video is a great place to start.
About the Book: How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs
The Robot T-Rex is just one of 50 unique characters you’ll find in the book How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs. Every single page in the book walks you through a brand-new mechanical dino—each one designed to be fun, creative, and easy to draw, even if you’re just starting out.
The book combines two of the most loved themes for young artists: dinosaurs and robots. That means jet-boosted raptors, laser-eyed stegosaurs, mech-style triceratops, and plenty of wild hybrid creatures that look like they walked right out of a sci-fi movie set in prehistoric times.
I designed this book for beginners, especially kids around age 5 and up, but I’ve heard from teens and even adults who really enjoy it. The steps are clear, the drawings build from basic shapes, and the robot details are the kind that invite creative thinking. You can follow the book as-is or start customizing your own versions with different colors, armor plates, or extra gadgets.
What Makes How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs a Good Fit?
Here are a few things that make this book work for beginner artists:
- Step-by-Step Drawing Guides – Each robot dinosaur starts with basic shapes and builds up in manageable steps.
- Focus on Creativity – Kids can follow the instructions or remix designs to invent their own robot species.
- Accessible for Beginners – No fancy tools needed. Just a pencil, some paper, and a little imagination.
- Good for All Ages – Designed for kids, but totally enjoyable for older beginners who like dinosaurs, science fiction, or cartoon drawing.
It’s a fun way to build confidence, practice observation and line control, and get in some screen-free time.
Why Robot Dinosaurs?
There’s something about robot dinosaurs that just clicks. They feel like action figures brought to life. The mix of organic dinosaur shapes with mechanical textures, armor, and moving parts gives you a lot of room to get creative without needing to be technically perfect.
And for younger kids, it’s a great introduction to the idea of “design.” When they draw a robot T-Rex, they’re not just copying a picture—they’re thinking about how the parts work together: legs, tail, gears, maybe even some jet boosters or claws. That kind of imaginative thinking makes drawing a lot more fun.
Use It for Art Time, Quiet Time, or Even Group Activities
How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs works well as a solo activity or as something you do with a group. If you’re a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, you can use a drawing or two as a fun break or part of a larger creative project. You might even try a “robot dinosaur design challenge” where each kid adds their own twist to one of the characters.
Some families use books like this for rainy-day projects, birthday party stations, or just creative screen-free time during the week.
What Comes After the Robot T-Rex?
After your child draws the Robot T-Rex from the video, they can keep going with more:
- Robotic Brachiosaurus
- Rocket-powered Velociraptor
- Armored Ankylosaurus
- Mecha-Pterodactyl
- …and dozens more
Each one is a new chance to draw something fun and build drawing skills without the pressure of getting things “perfect.”
Part of a Bigger Collection
If you’ve tried any of my other books before, you’ll know that this one follows the same format: step-by-step characters, beginner-friendly guides, and a clear focus on themes that kids already love. This is one of several themed drawing books in the “How to Draw” series, and there’s always more on the way.
Try the Robot T-Rex, Then Grab the Full Book
If you haven’t watched the free video yet, scroll back up and give it a try. You’ll see how the drawing comes together one step at a time—and if your child enjoys that, they’ll probably love exploring the other robot dinosaurs in the full book.
You can find How to Draw: Robot Dinosaurs on Amazon and FirstArtBooks.com. It makes a great creative gift, a fun weekend project, or just something different to try instead of another screen.
Thanks for stopping by—and happy drawing! Let me know if you end up customizing your robot T-Rex or inventing your own versions. I always love seeing what kids (and grownups) come up with when they take the basics and run with them.
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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.”
