Tips

• Do not touch the surface of a pastel. It can be easily smudged or smeared. The oils from your fingertips can cause the paper to degrade over time.

• Do not hang your pastel painting in direct sunlight.  Sunlight will cause fading.

• Keep the work away from moisture. Do not store it in a moist humid place. Moisture can damage the work and encourage mold growth on some types of art. Don't hang an original work of art in a bathroom!

• Never place anything on top of your painting. This can damage a pastel by smearing or leaving an unwanted impression on the surface of the work.