101 The Shen (Monkey) – Pastel Nagomi Art

The Shen (Monkey) captures the lively and curious spirit of the monkey, a symbol of intelligence and joy. In this Pastel Nagomi Art lesson, you will learn to express playful warmth through round shapes, glowing highlights, and harmonious colour transitions. The background of soft greens and yellows enhances the cheerful personality of the monkey, creating a composition full of vitality and charm.

This lesson focuses on using pastel blending to create fluffy textures and expressive faces. Each stroke builds energy and warmth, allowing you to explore movement and emotion through colour and light.

You will learn:
• How to create a sense of liveliness with rounded pastel shapes
• How to build texture and softness through layering
• How to balance warm and cool tones for visual harmony