A colored pencil lesson book by Kazuyuki Yae in which you draw directly on the pages. Each lesson shows the steps of a drawing, and you follow them on the outline printed in the book. In some pictures, parts outside the lesson theme, such as shadows, are already drawn in. The book also explains how to trace the outlines so you can practice on other paper.
The opening pages cover types of colored pencils, useful tools and ways of applying color. Part 1 teaches the basics through four subjects: a meadow with a windmill, a long dress with ribbons, a bouquet of roses and greenery, and a pocket watch with a message in a bottle. Part 2 moves on to food, landscapes and starry skies.
Other subjects include metal with reflections, clear glass, night scenes and a softly glowing moon. Short columns cover topics such as how colors are made, layering lines and which color to start with. A gallery of the author's work is at the end.