127 The Lighthouse – Pastel Nagomi Art

The Lighthouse is a Pastel Nagomi Art lesson that captures the quiet strength of light amidst the endless sea. Rising from a rocky island, the lighthouse stands as a guide for sailors, symbolising hope and direction even when surrounded by waves. The artwork combines the calmness of blue seas, the earthy texture of cliffs, and the warmth of sunlight to create a scene that feels both peaceful and empowering.

In this lesson, you will learn how to create realistic textures for sea and rock using pastel layering, how to achieve light reflections on water, and how to balance colours to express distance and atmosphere. It is an ideal piece for artists seeking to explore perspective and emotion within landscape art.

You will learn:
• How to paint the ocean’s motion and texture using pastel strokes
• How to depict distance and atmosphere through tonal balance
• How to add light and shadow for depth and realism