The Sennelier oil pastel card paper was sitting in the pile from years ago. When I first purchased the paper, I used it with Sennelier’s own oil pastels — and I didn’t really like the results particularly. I’ve since found out about another artist who uses Sennelier card with Sennelier oil pastel to great effect — Benjamin Hope — so I might reconsider (though Sennelier oil pastels are a little pricey for my budget). I already have some Sennelier oil pastels — but using them, for me, feels like going to visit the Queen.
Anyway, I am using the paper for the drawing above with Caran d’Ache Neopastel and I love the smooth effect. It’s very rich. Amazing how differences in paper affect the materials so keenly. Thus I’ve found a use for the paper that I love and now of course I want to get more of it! Even though the present tablet sat unused literally for years …
The great thing about good papers, though — they last! Almost forever …
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I’m that way with paper too…all of a sudden I like something I’ve had for years and I must have more (like I don’t also have enough different stuff to make art from already) (K)
Paper! I am obsessed with the stuff!
Oh, I love hearing what makes of art material other artists use. There’s such a difference with oil paints but I tend to use different makes (is that naughty?)
I mix up oil paints too. I haven’t had any problems doing so. The oil pastels, though, vary widely in quality so I use mostly the one brand.
Ha, ha! Well, so far Kerfe I am only dreaming about getting some more of the Sennelier card. It’s kind of expensive so I’m watching the price, waiting for when I can pounce!
Of course! Rosie, when we draw the paper is the thing, is it not! So many differences in paper. And one must have all paper, right?!
As much paper as it’s possible to have!!!
Glad it’s not just me!
YES! haha!
whatever works, right, Emma!