My main medium is colored pencil, but I often have problems with "wax bloom." Any suggestions?

JudyVan

A spray of fixative after you've finished drawing often stops the problem Judy.

Remove and Prevent Wax Bloom[u]

Wax bloom is a white haze that appears on colored pencil drawings, especially when heavily worked, as a layer of the wax medium rises to the surface. It tends to appear once the work has been sitting for a week or two. To prevent wax bloom, give the drawing a couple of layers of fixative. You may need to wipe off any existing bloom first, if the drawing has taken some time to do.

To remove wax bloom, wipe the surface gently with wad of cotton wool, checking frequently to ensure that you are not moving any pigment. A tissue also works, though can be slightly abraisive.

Hope this info helps!

Danny

Thank You so muc for the suggestion. I will give it a try.

JudyVan