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My question is (and this is probably a broader question), do we artists have the responsibility to advocate for pastels as a medium equal to oils in value or should we leave influencing the market to the patrons?
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I take the key word in your question to be "responsibility." Personally, I don't feel any particular responsibility to do this. I do feel a responsibility to be in a position to educate on the subject, but not necessarily to advocate for any particular medium. I want to be an effective advocate for my own strengths. The medium will have to make it's own way on this earth as best it can, just like me.