115 Shousui (Staying Up) – Pastel Nagomi Art

Shousui (Staying Up) is a Pastel Nagomi Art lesson that captures the warmth, laughter, and colour of Lunar New Year celebrations. The scene depicts children dressed in traditional attire, dancing under bright lanterns, surrounded by fireworks and lion dance — a vivid symbol of joy and renewal. The pastel strokes express movement and light, bringing the festivity to life while preserving the spirit of unity and hope.

In this lesson, you will learn how to illustrate a lively festive atmosphere using overlapping colours, light reflections, and perspective layering. You will also explore how to guide the viewer’s eye across the artwork using composition and balance, transforming this joyful moment into a heartfelt visual memory.

You will learn:
• How to use pastel layering to create dynamic festive scenes
• How to express energy and movement through colour balance
• How to apply composition to portray depth and atmosphere