Nagomi Art is a Japanese pastel art form, employing simple and unique techniques of drawing with fingers and soft pastels; to create paintings with soft and gentle tones.

The founder, Mr Hosoya Norikatsu believes that Nagomi Art can create a sense of harmony and inner peace in the painter and for enthusiasts of this form of pastel art. It has a therapeutic nature to help uplift one’s spirit and calm the mind, waking up to the HOPE – hope that it brings health to the spirit whilst taking delight in creating a memorable piece of art.

Pastel Nagomi Art is a form of art healing using pastels and fingers to create a gentle, soft, and heart-touching art through simple yet unique ways of painting techniques. “NAGOMI” is '和', which means harmony. Everybody, from young children to old folks, is able to paint a simple yet beautiful art regardless of whether he/she is good at painting or not.

This lovely art form originated from Japan in 2003 and has been gaining popularity since. It is used as a form of art therapy by Japanese professionals in educational institutions and welfare organizations.