I usually like to work on toned paper too. Recently bought a set of large white PastelMat sheets to cut down to various sizes not available in pads. Bought the white as most versatile and they come in 5 packs, though I could have bought individual colored sheets (much more expensive that way and couldn't decide on colors). Sometimes I'm fine with the white, sometimes not. But it's easy to underpaint or tint them if desired. PastelMat is one of the few pastel surfaces that actually takes to wet underpainting (water, alcohol, turp) without warping or ripping, which is partly why I use it.How do you like working in pastel on white paper? I never liked it and have always used a darker-toned paper... even with the students I teach.
Well, thanks for that, Ayin. I suspect folks like the story in the painting. The painting itself still leaves me flat. But it was a good day out with our group and as Donna said, any day out is a good day regardless.Well, I really love how this turned out and it "looks" inspired to me! I especially love the how all the grasses look. It's a very sweet composition Bart.![]()