Hobby Japan to release Makiatto illustration technique book

Hobby Japan has announced the release of a new illustration technique book titled ‘Solving Problems for Drawing Beginners! Makiatto’s Illustration Improvement Techniques’. The book is scheduled for release in bookstores nationwide on August 31, 2026.

Authored by Makiatto, a popular illustrator with over 220,000 YouTube subscribers in South Korea, the guide uses a Q&A format to address common challenges faced by beginners. The content covers essential character illustration topics, including facial and body balance, poses, and expressions, utilizing detailed diagrams and examples to facilitate learning.