So do all the thoughts posted here referring to smudging pencil also apply to pastel?
I find that the sticks (tortillons) scratch more than blend, q-tips and brushes erase and it always feels funny to use the surgical gloves, I have grown accoustomed to my bare fingers.
So I am leaving oil behind on the paper? I honestly believe what little oil was left in the skin of my old fingers has been lifted by the pastels... they are always dry and my nails, yuk!
Thank you, Karin and MIke, for posting the links to that great site.
Peggy, your work is incredible and Lon - do I have a penis story from my first sculpting class for you... blush!