46 The End of Heat – Pastel Nagomi Art

The End of Heat captures the serene evening when summer quietly fades, and the first cool breeze touches the earth. In this Pastel Nagomi Art lesson, glowing lotus lanterns drift on calm waters under a starlit sky, symbolising release and renewal. The cool tones of blue and green meet the warm glow of orange light, bringing harmony and peace to the composition.

This lesson will guide you to blend colours that express balance between warmth and calmness. You will learn how to create reflections and luminous effects that make your artwork shimmer like summer’s farewell.

You will learn:
• How to layer cool and warm tones to express balance in nature
• How to create glowing light effects using subtle gradients
• How to portray still water and reflection with depth and precision