What paper to use for pastels? 31 January 2021 – Posted in: News

Many artists new to this intriguing medium wonder about the right paper to use to enhance their paintings and the characteristics of their chosen pastels. In this short page I will try to list the main requirements that a medium should have for this use. The prerogative of the “paper” for this use is the grainy texture of the sheet. This characteristic is of fundamental importance and will allow, during the rubbing and the release…