98 Song Yu – Pastel Nagomi Art

Song Yu brings to life the timeless grace of a classical figure, portrayed through the luminous tones of Pastel Nagomi Art. The portrait captures a moment of quiet reflection, where elegance meets youth, and calm light outlines the face of a poet lost in thought. In this lesson, you will learn how to render smooth skin gradients, realistic facial contours, and expressive gaze through controlled layering and shading.

You will also explore how background colours influence mood, and how subtle lighting can enhance depth without overpowering the softness of the subject. This artwork invites you to paint serenity, emotion, and story within simplicity.

You will learn:
• How to blend pastel layers for lifelike skin tones
• How to shape facial structure with tone and proportion
• How to create harmony between figure and background using light balance