Velour paper

by Carolyn Holding
(Berkshire)

"Bertie"

When working on velour paper, I found the best way is to work is in very fine layers building up the colour and spraying regularly with fixative.

When I have finished the painting I do not spray but put a piece of clean cartridge paper on top and gently push down on it. This helps to compact the pastel and it does not damage the velour.

Can be done on all pastel pictures.