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Mary Sparrow · 07-30-2004, 04:44 PM

Thank you Sharon.

So, you have noticed this too? That makes me feel a little bit better.

I usually do try to use a sanded surface, I will try out that you recommend as well. I have used Wallis and really liked it, but my work seems to "glow" more on the la carte and art spectrum paper.

I have never used a fixative simply because it did alter the appearance. However, I just ordered some Lascaux which came in the mail today, maybe I will try just doing the under layers.

I'm glad you recommend that book! I just won a copy of Daniel Greene's "Pastel" on ebay and it came last week, I just haven't had time to read it.

07-30-2004, 04:44 PM	#3
Mary Sparrow EDUCATIONAL MODERATOR Juried Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	Thank you Sharon. So, you have noticed this too? That makes me feel a little bit better. I usually do try to use a sanded surface, I will try out that you recommend as well. I have used Wallis and really liked it, but my work seems to "glow" more on the la carte and art spectrum paper. I have never used a fixative simply because it did alter the appearance. However, I just ordered some Lascaux which came in the mail today, maybe I will try just doing the under layers. I'm glad you recommend that book! I just won a copy of Daniel Greene's "Pastel" on ebay and it came last week, I just haven't had time to read it.