I have heard that fixative darkens the brilliancy of pastel colours. Can I avoid using it by working on a toothed paper?
Applying fixative can darken pastels and although toothed paper will catch more pastel, a light coating of fixative is still recommended. This will prevent damage from smudging and is also necessary when framing, as unfixed pictures can make the inside of the glass all dusty. Use Winsor & Newton fixative for less darkening and apply as light a coat as possible, touching up with fresh pastel if necessary to finish off.
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