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Thanks David!
Adriano, I think Sharon makes a good point as far as the conservation goes. I don't think it's wise to invest too much time on a completed painting on something that is not as durable as a canvas or a panel.
I browse a lot through auction catalogs and that is where I have mainly seen a lot of the studies on paper. They seem in good shape, yet I have not seen them in person. The ones that I saw in the museum look great, but then again, god only knows what conservators had to go through to get them in that shape. I am reminded of the drawings and paintings on paper seen in the flea markets and antique shops of Paris doted with brown spots, haze and tears.That's what works on paper usually tend to look like before conservators do their magic.
I am considering giving this a try, since I already have this nice paper which is just lying around and not being used. For my purpose of quick studies for drapery, figure composition and maybe even color studies, longevity is not a concern.
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