I’m just learning the Pastel medium. My first class was in 2011 and well … I lost some enthusiasm for it, mainly due to the dust. But, just a week ago (January 2015) I tried a different surface, Suede Mat … and WOW … what a lovely surface to Pastel on! Now, my interest in using Pastel has been rejuvenated and I just have to try the Sanded Papers!