How to Draw Cool Stuff: A Drawing Guide for Teachers and Students

How to Draw Cool Stuff: A Drawing Guide for Teachers and Students is a step-by-step drawing book that helps artists of all ages learn how to create impressive artwork with ease. Using simple shapes as a foundation, this guide walks you through fun, hands-on exercises that teach the fundamentals of line, shape, and space. You'll quickly progress from basic sketches to more complex and realistic drawings—including faces, holiday designs, and tattoo art.

Perfect for classrooms, self-learners, and hobbyists, this book trains your eye to see the world like an artist and brings out your creative potential. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, How to Draw Cool Stuff is suitable for artists of any age benefiting everyone from teachers and students to self-learners and hobbyists. This book will help you realize your artistic potential and expose you to the pure joy of drawing!

How to Draw Cool Stuff: Shading, Textures and Optical Illusions

How to Draw Cool Stuff: Basics, Shading, Texture, Pattern and Optical Illusions is the second book in the popular series, designed to take your drawing skills to the next level.

With simple, step-by-step exercises, this guide breaks down complex images into easy-to-follow shapes, helping you build detailed drawings with confidence.  You'll learn essential techniques such as shading for depth and contrast, using texture and pattern to bring your art to life, and creating optical illusions that challenge perception.

Each lesson encourages hands-on practice, using just a pencil, paper, and eraser.  Perfect for students, teachers, and aspiring artists, this book offers a deeper understanding of visual elements while making drawing fun, accessible, and endlessly creative.  

How to Draw Cool Stuff: Holidays, Seasons and Events

How to Draw Cool Stuff: Holidays, Seasons and Events is the third book in the series, packed with over 100 step-by-step lessons inspired by celebrations from around the world.

From Valentine’s Day to Halloween, Christmas to the Fourth of July, this guide shows you how to capture the spirit of each season through fun, easy-to-follow drawings.  

Using basic shapes and clear techniques, you'll learn how to create depth, dimension, and festive flair in every sketch. Perfect for artists of all ages, this book not only sharpens your skills—it also sparks creativity and helps you see every holiday as a chance to make cool art.  

How to Draw Cool Stuff: A Shading Guide for Teachers and Students

How to Draw Cool Stuff: A Shading Guide for Teachers and Students is the fourth book in the How to Draw Cool Stuff series and a must-have for anyone looking to master the art of shading.

This guide dives deep into the techniques that bring drawings to life—adding depth, contrast, and realism with ease.  Through easy-to-follow tutorials, you'll explore shading methods like hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling while learning how to control light, tone, and texture. Designed for artists of all levels, the book provides practical tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and step-by-step lessons that help you analyze real-life objects and translate them into compelling artwork.

Whether you're a student, teacher, or hobbyist, this book will help you refine your skills and create dimensional, professional-looking pieces.  

How to Draw Cool Stuff: The 5 Minute Workbook

How to Draw Cool Stuff: The 5 Minute Workbook is the fifth installment in Catherine V. Holmes' bestselling series—and it’s designed for anyone looking to boost their drawing skills quickly and effectively.

Packed with step-by-step lessons, this workbook helps you create impressive drawings in five minutes or less.  Through time-limited exercises, you’ll learn to focus on essential forms, action, and movement—developing instinct, speed, and artistic intuition.

Starting with simple shapes, you’ll build your drawings with deliberate lines, then refine them with tone, shadow, and highlights.  Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this book is a powerful tool for daily practice, improving your ability to observe, simplify, and sketch with confidence—all in just minutes a day.  

How to Draw Awesome Stuff: A Drawing Guide for Grown Ups

How to Draw Awesome Stuff is the sixth book in Catherine V. Holmes' acclaimed How to Draw Cool Stuff series—this time diving into the darker, edgier side of art. Designed for teens and adults, this guide teaches you how to draw creepy, unconventional, and spine-chilling images step by step.

Perfect for those who love horror, fantasy, or just want to explore bold new creative territory, this book offers clear, engaging tutorials that start with basic shapes and build into dramatic, detailed illustrations. From eerie faces to haunting scenes, each project is student-tested and teacher-approved, ensuring a fun and effective learning experience.

Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate artist, How to Draw Awesome Stuff gives you the tools, confidence, and inspiration to unleash your imagination and create striking, unforgettable art.

How to Draw Cute Stuff: A Step-by-Step Drawing Guide for Kids

How to Draw Cute Stuff: A Step-by-Step Drawing Guide for Kids is the seventh book in the series—this time created especially for young artists aged 6 to 11. Bursting with charm and creativity, this book invites kids into a colorful world filled with cuddly animals, tasty treats, and friendly aliens.

With easy, step-by-step instructions, children will learn to draw everything from smiling sushi and dancing donuts to magical creatures and silly monsters. Each lesson is designed to build drawing confidence, fine motor skills, and creative expression—all while having tons of fun.

Perfect for beginners and aspiring young illustrators, How to Draw Cute Stuff makes every page a joyful adventure in art. Imagination has never been this adorable!