Pencils, graphite and colored pencils are long-lasting. Pieces in wax crayon, black lead or charcoal require special care to avoid rubbing. However, never expose them to direct light. Like all materials, the paper used for these works is susceptible to change when exposed to UV light.
We advise you to display them away from windows, and to use frames made from pH-neutral conservation materials and “Museum” glass with anti-UV and anti-reflective treatment. If you prefer to keep your works unframed, we recommend storing them flat, in drawing cartons, with sheets of pH-neutral permanent paper in between. Keep them away from light and humidity.
Trained as a teacher rather than an artist, René Sterne entered the world of comic art relatively late in life, but with a rigor and simplicity that would make him one of the most respected exponents of the ligne claire (clear line) style, eventually becoming one of the few creators deemed worthy of carrying on the legacy of Edgar P. Jacobs... Complete biography