It's the paper I have an issue with. I will make a trip soon and pick up some WColour paper and prime it with Gesso, as I have seen it may work. Pastelmat is a hard animal to find. I hope to get another pad soon. Appreciate your support in my "work", and it helps to see your own experience.
Beautiful work Donna!!! Your pastels are captivating... The colour... the textures... the contrasts... the compositions... what attracts you comes through and delights the eye and the heart!