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Some people are surprised to learn that works done in pastels are actually paintings. They are called paintings
for the same reason that works done in oil or acrylic are paintings. The colors are applied to a "canvas" individually and
blended on the canvas to present subtleties in both color and design just as they are with oils and acrylics. Pastel paintings
are very fragile as it does not dry as do oils. Great care must be taken to insure they do not smudge. Fixing is the process
of spraying the pastel surface with a fixative to help prevent smudging. Some artist do not like to do this as they feel that
the colors become distorted as a result.
When framing pastels, plexi-glass or any type of acrylic should never be used in place of glass. Plexi-glass is
very prone to static electricity which results in literally pulling the pastel off of the canvas.
To frame your pastel painting, consider the image area to be seen. Sometimes an artist will have pencil lines around
the outer edges as a guide to paint within. Usually these lines will be matted over and so not be seen when the piece is framed.
Measuring the image area is normally done to the nearest 1/8". Matting serves the duel purpose of both protecting and enhancing
the art work. Matting protects the paper art from exposure to the environment, keeps it from sticking to the glass and helps
to draw color and detail from the art. In addition, we recommend that a spacer or lift mat be used so as to catch any pastel
dust that may loosen. This prevents the dust from collecting on the mat edge. If no matting is desired then plastic spacers
should be used for the same reasons. Never should a pastel be framed so that the image is in direct contact with the glass.
Please click below to see some of our most popular frame choices. You will find full descriptions with each selection.
Every frame is gauranteed to be the best quality frame available. We always recommend fine quality wooden frames.
We do offer aluminum frames which are most suited for poster art and some modern art pieces.
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