Framing & Care

I always prefer to frame commissioned paintings where possible as this ensures their safety. Pastel as a medium is extremely delicate therefore can smudge very easily, so minimal handling is necessary. Your portrait will be supplied ready to hang with a 'floating' mount, behind glass in a solid Oak frame made specially to order. Other framing styles are available, please ask for details.

I will ensure your portrait is framed and sealed properly to an excellent standard. Pastels are delicate so portraits are mounted using a 'floating' mount. This keeps your painting away from the glass and minimises the risk of pastel dust marks.

I use a simple square section solid Oak frame with an antique white 2" floating mount.

All pastel paintings should be framed with glass as Perspex can attract pastel dust particles.

How do I take care of my painting?

Please remove any masking tape from the glass. This is put here just in case the glass shatters during transit and prevents it falling on the surface of the painting and damaging it. If it leaves a slight residue please remove very gently with a very slightly damp cloth. Please ensure it is only slightly damp to prevent any moisture entering the frame.

‘When under glass, the heat of the sun can create humidity, which could cause moisture damage to develop. Pastel paintings should always have a space between the glass and the painting to avoid pastel particles sticking to the glass. The use of ‘spacers’ or a mount is therefore recommended. Never touch pastel paintings direct as they are very sensitive to touch and smudge easily. Whenever transported or not in a hanging position, a Pastel painting should always be face up.’

The above makes pastel paintings sound very delicate but as long as they are treated with care and consideration your painting will outlive you.

I hope you get many years of pleasure from your original pastel painting.