Pastels can be used to produce a very permanent and beautiful form of art. Most artists use only lightfast pigments and produce their work on an acid free archival quality support. At Hudson Fine Art and Framing, we ensure the longevity of pastel art through proper framing and mounting techniques. Works are properly mounted and framed under glass in a way which means that the glass does not touch the artwork. This avoids the deterioration which is associated with environmental hazards such as air quality, humidity, mildew problems associated with condensation and smudging.

The pastel medium was first mentioned by Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci in 1495. During the 18th century the medium became fashionable for portrait painting. In the USA, initially pastels only had occasional use in portraiture. However in the late nineteenth century, pastel (like watercolor) became more popular.