[Brenda Ellis]

Richard and Sharon,

Thank you. I have sanded, then wiped the pastel off as much as I could and then just covered it with three coats of gesso, sanding lightly in between. I think it will be fine too.

Sharon, what do you usually use as your ground for oils?

This will be my first time painting on hardboard so we'll see how it goes. I want to be able able to put a lot of detail in this painting and I'm hoping the smooth surface will allow me that.