The illustrations introduced in this book are all small, simple motifs that can be easily drawn while looking at the book using just colored pencils and a black pen.

• Seasonal flowers and familiar plants
• Food illustrations and popular handwritten recipe-style drawings for social media
• Poses of your “beloved pet” (cats and dogs)
• Decorative elements and hand-drawn lettering to brighten planners and diaries

The book thoroughly introduces step-by-step drawing methods as well as variation ideas.

Mayumi Wakabayashi, who runs a popular colored pencil class, has been drawing illustrated diaries for over 10 years and actively shares her work on social media. She carefully explains techniques that are “easy to continue” and “practical to use.”

Wakabayashi emphasizes that the key to enjoying colored pencil illustration is:
“Drawing quickly and easily, and feeling a sense of satisfaction from it.”

Rather than focusing on drawing perfectly, the importance is on enjoying the act of drawing itself.

This book lets you experience the joy of coloring everyday life with your own hands.

Publishing date: 2026/05/20

ISBN: 9784537223767

A5, 192 pages