80 The Mao (Rabbit) – Pastel Nagomi Art

The Mao (Rabbit) celebrates innocence and new beginnings through the gentle gaze of a white rabbit bathed in morning light. In this Pastel Nagomi Art lesson, you will learn how to create lifelike fur texture, soft lighting, and a glowing atmosphere that embodies purity and renewal. The rabbit’s delicate form and bright eyes against a fresh green background evoke serenity and vitality — a reminder of life’s quiet yet powerful rhythm.

This lesson focuses on capturing detail through layering and tone control. You will explore how to blend colours for subtle transitions, shape the soft contours of fur, and express the lightness of air that surrounds the subject. It is an ideal practice for refining control, observation, and emotional expression through pastel art.

You will learn:
• How to depict animal fur texture through pastel layering and fine blending
• How to create depth and luminosity using tonal contrast
• How to express gentleness and life through light composition