Art

Draw Happy: People and Faces: Easy Prompts to Find Joy Through Creativity

Create fun people and faces, both real and imagined, with over 100 easy art prompts to make everybody smile as they improve their drawing skills.

This next book in the Draw Happy series is the perfect antidote to screen life—ideal for ages eight to eighty, readers can discover the joy of creativity and learn to draw the easy way with nothing more than a pen!

Readers enjoy easy, creative, and inspiring guided prompts from an experienced pro and learn about line, shape, and form—without even knowing it! Packed with a combination of tips, tutorials, and step-by-step exercises that reveal simple techniques for creating impressive line art, activities include drawing hairstyles for a gallery of stars, adding expressions to faces, filling in the dance floor with a host of characters from ballet stars to breakdancers, and getting super creative with the “complete the costume” exercise.

This joyful guide encourages all ages to take a break from the screen, pick up a pen, and find real contentment while getting in touch with their creative side.

About The Author

Michelle Tilly (#runningforcrayons) is passionate about art’s power to bring meaning, joy, and connection to people’s lives. She has illustrated and designed dozens of books, and her worldwide clients include The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, National Geographic Traveler, and the BBC. Tilly has facilitated art sessions in mental health hospitals and inclusive groups for those facing isolation or physical and mental disabilities. She is committed to making art accessible to all, believing anyone can draw and experience its value in improving well-being and enhancing quality of life.

  • Publish Date: May 05, 2026
  • Format: Trade Paperback Original
  • Category: Art - Techniques - Drawing - Pencil
  • Publisher: Rizzoli Universe
  • Trim Size: 7-1/2 x 9-3/4
  • Pages: 224
  • US Price: $22.50
  • CDN Price: $29.95
  • ISBN: 978-0-7893-4426-7

Author Bookshelf: Tilly