35 Grain in Ear – Pastel Nagomi Art

Grain in Ear portrays the season of growth and diligence, capturing the quiet beauty of farmers working under the early summer sun. This Pastel Nagomi Art lesson teaches you to paint the rhythm of the fields — where warm earth tones blend with lush greens, creating a landscape full of vitality and harmony.

In this lesson, you will explore how colour and perspective can convey depth and distance. Through shading, layering, and blending, you will bring out the texture of the crops and the balance between human labour and nature’s cycles. The piece celebrates effort, patience, and the joy of creation.

You will learn:
• How to use perspective to create a sense of space and distance
• How to layer earthy and green tones for a lively seasonal atmosphere
• How to capture human figures naturally within the landscape