Pastel Nagomi Art

“A gentle Japanese art for peace, healing, and connection.”

🌸 What is Pastel Nagomi Art ?

Pastel Nagomi Art is a gentle and uplifting art form that originated in Japan.

The word Nagomi (和) means harmony, peace, and calm—and that is exactly what this practice brings into our lives.

Using soft pastels and simple tools, colours are blended with the fingertips to create dreamy, soothing images.

The technique is easy to learn, even for beginners, and naturally inspires relaxation and creativity.

More than just painting, Pastel Nagomi Art is often described as a therapeutic and healing practice.

The soft texture of the pastels, combined with the freedom of finger-blending, helps to:

  • Release stress and tension

  • Build mindfulness and calm focus

  • Encourage self-expression without judgment

  • Strengthen family bonds when practised together

This art form has been embraced in schools, community centres, hospitals, and family workshops across Japan

and around the world—bringing people of all ages a sense of peace and joy.

At MiniMama™, we are delighted to bring Pastel Nagomi Art to Toronto as part of our creative, family-centred programs.

MiniMama &

Pastel Nagomi Art

At MiniMama™, creativity is more than making art—it’s a way of nurturing connection, mindfulness, and joy within families. When I first experienced Pastel Nagomi Art, I was touched by how simple yet powerful it felt: the soft colours, the calming finger-blending, and the sense of quiet focus it created. It was like a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and simply be present.

As a parenting educator and workshop host, I saw how beautifully this practice could support families here in Toronto. Pastel Nagomi Art is accessible to children and adults alike, making it a perfect activity for parents and kids to share side by side. Every piece of artwork becomes a little celebration of each child’s uniqueness—and every workshop becomes a safe space for parents to admire their child’s creativity without pressure or correction.

By weaving Pastel Nagomi Art into MiniMama’s programs, I hope to offer families not just an art class, but a chance to experience calm, harmony, and connection together. Whether you’re here for a one-time family workshop, or dreaming of one day becoming a certified instructor through JPHAA, MiniMama is here to support your journey of learning, growth, and creativity.