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Thanks, David and Sharon -

My ignorance of papers is such that I didn't even know that there WAS a rough/smooth side to Canson. I just grabbed a sheet and started drawing.

Next time, you bet it will be done on a different surface. Thanks for the feedback and paper suggestions.

Julie, I have been meaning to comment and kept forgetting, this is BEAUTIFUL for a first try, and even MORE impressive to me that you achieved this on the backside of Canson. I personally don't like canson at all. When I first started using pastels, that was all I had like you didn't know any different, but the sanded papers make the biggest difference in my opinion. If you go to the fine art store's site, you can order a sampler pack of several different papers. It might be worth it to see what suits you the most.

I can't wait to see what you do next!

Here is where you can go to get that sampler pack.

Papers
 

Thanks for your help, Mary -

I'm so ignorant of pastels. I am supplementing my meager supply - wish I could afford more - and I will check your link out.