LuxArchival vs Pastelmat | Pastel Artist Review

Today I am reviewing the new LuxArchival sanded paper and comparing it to the premier Pastelmat.

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[Xrissart]

Thank you for your review. It looks like I'm going shopping. Have to give Lux a crack!!! Pastelmat is my go-to paper and each artist is different so this is going to be interesting.

[lindyclarksonart]

Woo hoo...first one! I’ve been waiting for this review...thank you, Will. 😃

[jenfleming]

Thank you for great clear review. I have Pastelmat and lux coming in the mail this week so can’t wait to try them.

[COLOREDPENCILMagazine]

Interesting and thorough testing and information - shared!

[maggiecasner]

I just received some samples of Lux and also Uart paper because of the need to do a very large pastel painting, 30” x 60”. I have used a few types, settled on Pastelmat (Duh!) and your demo helped a lot. I’ll be doing my own test, of course, but I’ve only been workin in pastels for 2 years, ANY art for that matter, and I’m booked for pet portraits 3 months out for the past year. I’m excited! Thank you for YOUR test since you have been doing great art for many years as opposed to myself. I started during the pandemic, only a few yearly sketches all my life before that. Thank you again!

[jenilocke]

Thankyou so much for demoing the Lux paper. I can't wait until it's available in Australia so I can try it out. I wonder how it will go with Xrissart's brush technique as I am playing with that method just now. Thanks again.

[nickedgar]

I’ve tried the LuxArchival with colored pencils and it is AMAZING! Good to know that it takes to pastel as well!

[huppel]

Love this review! Was the first I've seen in pastels so was really helpfull. Thanks Will

[reelynn]

I noticed Lux archival is quite a bit more expensive than pastelmat, is the lux archival worth the extra money?

[PursuingHeaven]

Good content, but I had trouble following you when you began to compare without visuals . Sounds like you really like Lux more than Pastelmat and have valid points, I will just have to experiment a bit to see what I like more. I am not sure about the cost though.

[suns]

Thank you for your careful, clear and detailed review. I used to use and swore by Wallis pastel paper, which unfortunately is not available anymore. I did try Pastel Mat, but I did not really like it. Sorry, I can’t remember why. I liked a paper called Pastel Premiere, which I think it’s made in France. I wonder if you have tried that? Also, I have noticed other artists on YouTube seem to love UArt pastel paper. I now have a sampling of UArt and some Lux Archival. I haven’t tried either of them yet, because I am still using out the last of my Wallis paper. But if you have any comments on these, I would love to read them.

[sheyshannow]

Excellent info. Thank you very much! 🙏 I also want to try Brush & Pencil 'Advanced Colored Pencil Textured Fixative' and 'Colored Pencil Touch-Up Texture' (for small areas) for coloured pencil work.

[MariaHalfevil]

Thanks for the thorough review of "The new kid on the block". Very interesting and informative. I think I need a package to try that off. And funny enough - the places where you can get it here in DK, it apparently already sold out. Many people seem to be aware of the benefits of this paper.

[davehoque]

Great review...thank you. I wanted to ask if you know how well the Lux takes solvent. Some of us use it while mixing or blending a background in?

[sandyallen]

Thank you an excellent review. How do you manage pastel or pencil dust so it doesn’t effect your work or the rest of the paper?

[heidid]

Excellent review. It was nice to see one using pastel. How does it compare to Pastelmat for erasing or lifting pastel?

[jenniefrench]

I was curious if the white mark showed over the soft blue due to displacement as shown by the dust on the many layers. Being archival is great but how does it compare to other sanded papers like Fishers, Uart or Sennelier pastel card? I agree Pastelmat can be a slower process especially in colored pencils. I love the color vibrancy difference I just wonder how it compared to other sanded papers. Please let me know cause I work between the pastels and colored pencils. Oh and can it take wet washes or underpaintings? I know so many questions. Btw I love your reviews and art! I am testing out a finishing fixative for pastels and a "varnishing" product. I am liking it. Thank you!

[miklosnemeth]

Unfortunately, Luxarchival paper is only available in the US. So, outside US we use Pastelmat or K1200 sandpaper.

[michellecorbesier]

Funny.. Googling for 'LuxArchival sanded paper', it doesn't seem to be available anywhere in Europe..?

[ThomasLee]

You should try LuxArchival with Pastel and Powder Blender.