Uart sanded paper really holds up!

"early morning glow"

9"x12"

I love using Uart sanded pastel paper! I prefer the 500 grit which is what I used for this painting. 

I had done an underpainting with Nupastels and an alcohol wash. But I was not happy with how the painting was turning out - it was getting muddy and had lost all the sparkle I wanted to paint. So I put the paper in the sink and rinsed the pastel off! Most of the underpainting remained, which was great, so I didn't have to start over completely. I blocked the paper and let it dry. Then I went back to work. I'm much happier with this painting.