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How to Draw Awesome Stuff: Chilling Creations — The Dark Side of Drawing

· May 20, 2026 2 min read
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How to Draw Awesome Stuff: Chilling Creations — The Dark Side of Drawing

If you've ever thought drawing books were too cute, too safe, or too soft — Catherine V. Holmes has the book for you.

Finally, a Drawing Book That Goes Dark

How to Draw Awesome Stuff: Chilling Creations goes somewhere the others don't — dark, spooky, and genuinely chilling. This is a step-by-step drawing guide built for artists who want to explore the unconventional side of illustration: creepy creatures, eerie landscapes, and imagery that will give your friends (and maybe yourself) nightmares.

"Student-tested, teacher-approved — and dark enough to actually be interesting."

310 Pages. Every One of Them Spooky.

With 310 pages of clear, accessible tutorials — starting from simple foundational shapes and building to full shading and depth — this guide meets you where you are and takes you somewhere unexpected. Every lesson has been tested in real classrooms, making it equally at home in an art class or on a nightstand.

About the Author

Catherine V. Holmes is the author of the beloved How to Draw Cool Stuff series, which has introduced hundreds of thousands of students and educators to the joy of drawing. Chilling Creations is her most ambitious — and most daring — project yet.

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Paperback $19.99 · Hardcover $29.99 · 310 pages · Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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