Just imagine a tranquil breeze carrying away the cobwebs of your mind while your fingers float on top of the paper. Keep that thought with you. That is the wonderful journey of crafting Pastel Nagomi Art, in its most whimsical form. Just like an artsy yoga session, with paper and colors as your yoga mat. Recommended reading?
An unceremonious tiny piece of paper is where you begin. But in this small space, you get to soar through lively pastels. “Nagomi” encapsulates the essence of gentle, soft — home. At every smear, every stroke is where you find the peace you are looking for, not just the outcome. Your creation is not vibrant but alive with a subdued flair, whispering calmly instead of shouting loudly.
As we indulge in our art of blending the colors of pastels, the process of dabbing and swirling brings a delicate balance to the senses. Sometimes, it is amusing how we will need a past-time like art to know how to breathe freely. This is neither Picasso nor meant for some gallery so calm down and let the colors and soul perform a serene dance, nothing more.
I know a guy who used to believe he had two left hands when it came to art. A try at Nagomi art on a whim out of someone else’s push, did wonders for him. For a change, even Mr. “Two Left Hands” experienced serenity in this airy business.
Art in its soulful essence always mirrors human emotions, but Pastel Nagomi Art talks loudly amidst a garden full of butterflies – happy, light, gentle. Prim self-consciousness is all underplayed by this form, even for people whose art history has more of abstracts than concreteness. It is in the nature of us humans, the innocent joys that we all desire.
This is one craft you can jump into without prospects of some grand achievement and fancy aspirations. Select a pastel. Work its charm over the square. What a symphony is that – chaos blended into a balance. Lets name the feeling a blend between smooth juzz and a brewing coffee, while Nagomi eases you while life goes on around.
Why not let your thoughts take a walk if they want? Then sit with the pastels in your hand and watch them mix with the colors. Your self, many shades and colors, is etched onto the paper. You could discover a calm facet of yourself which you had not anticipated.
Therefore, when the cacophony of life comes knocking on your door, just take a square piece of paper and let the pastels whisper their secret queue.