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Pastels: are pure pigment, it's the same pigment used in making all fine art paint related materials. Pastels are the most permanent of all medium when applied to archival papers and properly framed with archival backings and mats. It can be better protected by using high quality museum grade glazing. Pastels are a dry medium. There are no liquids used in the process of making pastel sticks which could cause discoloration of pigment.

Pastels are not pale colors as many people think. They are bright and bold as you can see in these works of art. Pastels have been in use since the 1600's. The pastels of today are far superior to what was originated in the 1600's and what is even better are the papers we have to work on today and they are getting better.

For additional information regarding pastels, see Links page, specifically look at the "Pastel Society of America".