Start with Just a Pen and Colored Pencils! 'Adult Colored Pencil Illustration Book' for Planners and Notebooks Released on May 20

Start your illustration journey today with just a pen and colored pencils

Nihon Bungeisha Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) released 'Adult Colored Pencil Illustration Book' (written by Mayumi Wakabayashi) on May 20, 2026, at bookstores and online shops nationwide.

This book addresses concerns such as, 'I want to try drawing, but it seems hard to gather tools,' or 'I don't know what to draw.' It contains 750 small motifs that anyone can draw by following the book.

Colored pencil illustrations for adults

The book includes illustrations with step-by-step instructions that can be used directly in journals, planners, and memos. It provides tips on drawing even complex motifs in small, manageable steps.

- Seasonal flowers and plants - Food records and handwritten recipes - Pets (cats and dogs) - Decorative elements and lettering to brighten planners

About the Author

The author, Mayumi Wakabayashi, is a popular illustrator and colorist. She discovered colored pencils as a stress-relief method while working as a corporate employee and now runs classes nationwide. She emphasizes that 'it is more important to enjoy drawing than to draw well. I want people to get a sense of fulfillment by simply drawing quickly and easily.'

Main Contents

- Part 1: Before starting colored pencil illustration - Part 2: Colored pencil illustration book (Flowers, plants, food, animals, people, travel, daily items, marks, etc.)