123 The Sakura – Pastel Nagomi Art

The Sakura is a Pastel Nagomi Art lesson that captures the fleeting beauty of springtime blossoms. Set in a peaceful garden beneath a spreading cherry tree, this artwork invites you to express calmness and appreciation for nature’s quiet charm. The soft blue mountains and distant pagoda blend harmoniously with the gentle pink hues of cherry petals, creating a composition filled with serenity and nostalgia.

In this lesson, you will learn how to layer pastel tones to achieve depth in landscapes, how to compose balance between foreground and distance, and how to create the illusion of blossoms floating in the air. A delightful piece for those who wish to celebrate the grace of seasons through art.

You will learn:
• Techniques for building layered colour in landscape composition
• How to capture atmospheric distance with tonal transitions
• How to depict cherry blossoms with airy, natural effect