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Linda Ciallelo · 09-19-2002, 10:08 PM

Denise,

I just recently sent for the sample pack of 17 papers that is available at Dakota Art Pastels, for a fee of 25$. I was very pleased with the selection, and found that I really like the Wallis professional grade Archival paper, in Belgian gray, for my Conte' and Derwent pastel pencils.

My second choice is the Art Spectrum Colourfix paper. I also like the velour paper for use with softer pastels. I had never tried any of these papers before, and like you, only used the Canson and other textured papers that are commonly available. I too really dislike the texture of most pastel and charcoal papers.

09-19-2002, 10:08 PM	#2
Linda Ciallelo Juried Member Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 247	Denise, I just recently sent for the sample pack of 17 papers that is available at Dakota Art Pastels, for a fee of 25$. I was very pleased with the selection, and found that I really like the Wallis professional grade Archival paper, in Belgian gray, for my Conte' and Derwent pastel pencils. My second choice is the Art Spectrum Colourfix paper. I also like the velour paper for use with softer pastels. I had never tried any of these papers before, and like you, only used the Canson and other textured papers that are commonly available. I too really dislike the texture of most pastel and charcoal papers.