55 The Beginning of Winter – Pastel Nagomi Art

The Beginning of Winter captures the quiet entrance of the cold season in a dreamlike landscape. In this Pastel Nagomi Art lesson, you will learn to paint a serene winter morning where the first snow gently covers the pine trees, and the pastel sky glows with soft hues of dawn. The gradual blending of blue, pink, and golden tones brings calm and light into the composition.

This lesson guides you through pastel layering and colour transition techniques to create an atmospheric winter scene filled with harmony and balance. You will explore how to use pastel gradients to depict distance, depth, and the peaceful rhythm of nature.

You will learn:
• How to blend pastel tones for seamless skies and snow effects
• How to create perspective through colour and light layering
• How to express stillness and warmth in a winter landscape