32 The Flying Fish – Pastel Nagomi Art

Graceful and radiant, The Flying Fish brings together imagination and tranquillity through the luminous hues of Pastel Nagomi Art. This lesson invites you to capture the beauty of a pink and lilac fish gliding freely through turquoise waters, its fins shimmering like wings under sunlight. The fluid composition evokes movement, freedom, and joy — a perfect blend of creativity and calm.

In this lesson, you will explore layering techniques to create depth in underwater scenes, learn to blend pinks and blues for a luminous glow, and refine your strokes to illustrate elegant fin textures. The result is a vibrant yet peaceful artwork that seems to float beyond the frame.

You will learn:
• How to blend pink and blue tones for underwater radiance
• How to create fin texture and transparency with layering
• How to express light and motion in aquatic composition