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Pastel Portraits need not be "pale", lacking depth of color, as many people think.
In addition, they can last hundreds of years.  When properly constructed by an experienced
artist, a pastel portrait can last as long as an oil painting.  The works of Degas are testimony
to their durablility.  With today's advances in archival materials, works on paper can be
trusted to endure for generations to come.  We will be glad to mail you some information on
this topic.  Please ask for material on the longevity of pastels and other paintings on paper.