How To Store Pastel Drawings

Well after last week's hair-pulling experience, I am DELIGHTED to present my newest Pastel Painting Tip video: How To Store Pastel Paintings.

How To Store Pastel Paintings

A couple of things I didn't mention in the video:

– Glassine and acid-free tissue are generally available at art stores.

– Another reason I don't use acid-free tissue anymore is that it tears much more easily than the glassine. For instance, when I'm removing the tape to unwrap it, the paper will tear. Not so with the glassine.

– Never use cardboard as a mounting board. You may think you're going to store a painting temporarily but it's surprising how often 'temporary' turns into long-term. The acid in the cardboard will eventually affect the pastel paper you worked on. This is especially a concern with thinner paper such as Canson Mi-Tientes. Use an acid-free board only.

– I mentioned briefly about the glassine and acid-free tissue being anti-static. This is very important. Do not be tempted to put your pastel in any sort of plastic or cellophane bags. If you do, you'll find bits of pastel all over the bag next time you look. Also, removing the pastel from the bag without smearing it can be quite a feat! If you feel the need to put your pastel in a bag, make sure you first wrap it in glassine or acid-free tissue.

– You can store your stacks of work on a shelf (see picture below) or in drawers. If you need to access a piece, best is to remove the stack from the shelf or drawer and then look through the stack. It's much easier to do this than trying to do it while the stack is on the shelf or in the drawer.

How to store pastel paintings: Here is a part of the homemade shelving unit I use for storing pastel paintings. I also use it for storing pastel papers and sheets of glassine

Here is a part of the homemade shelving unit I use for storing pastel paintings. I also use it for storing pastel papers and sheets of glassine

I think that's everything about how to store pastel paintings. As I think of other things, I'll add them to the blog. I also hope you'll join the conversation by leaving a comment below.

Some Cool Things About My YouTube Channel!

I'm pretty excited that my YouTube Channel subscribers now total 952!! Whoo hoo!! Closing in on 1000 subscribers – that will be a celebration day! You can help make that happen by sharing the video and/or this blog post.

Also, one of my videos now has over 10,000 views!! (YouTube sent me a notification about this so obviously it's a milestone, even in 'its' eyes!) Click here to see that video.

Demo At Peninsula Gallery Next Saturday

One more thing….I'll be demoing in pastel at Peninsula Gallery in Sidney, BC next Saturday 22nd August from 1-4pm. I love that it's called an Art Encounter. I'm looking forward to that!!

How To Store Pastels: At work on a pastel

This will be me at Peninsula Gallery on Saturday!

Hey that's it for this time. Such a relief to actually get that video up. Last week, I didn't have a hope it was going to happen. Funny how things turn out 🙂

As always, it's a great pleasure to hear from you. I know your time is precious so believe me when I say how much I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.

Until next time,

~ Gail