Using Parchment Paper for Pastel
Pastel is so versatile, I like to use it on a variety of surfaces. One of my favorites is old parchment paper (courtesy of my late grandmother, who enjoyed calligraphy and creating her own Christmas cards). I saved the paper partly out of a sense of nostalgia-- I still have some of Grandma's handmade cards on similar paper. I also saved it so I could try the pastels on it, and it's become one of my favorite surfaces when I want to achieve a "scratchy" look to my pastels or focus on heavier drawn lines. If you're looking to try soft pastels on this type of paper, I have a few tips based on my experiences with pastel and parchment paper. "Spring Field" 3.25 x 5.25 inch pastel on parchment paper Click here to view more details Tip #1: Smear with caution! Whereas pastel paper is made to hold lots of layers of pastel, parchment paper is not. I usually stick with a lot of broken color and smear carefully with a paper towel over my finger (basicall