alcohol . I apply the fixative with a Pre-Val paint sprayer , ( which consists of a jar and small canister of butane gas ) , purchasable at any paint or hardware store . The sprayer releases a fine mist and usually works very well to seal both under the wax and on top . The beauty of this fixative is that , when applied and allowed to dry , it really seals the graphite powder and / or soft pastel images . The alcohol evaporates and the casein of the milk holds the particles intact .
Triangle 7 , encaustic , graphite on 8 ply museum board mounted on cradled panel , 8 x 8 inches , 2015
Here is a sample of one of my graphite drawings
Triangle Dream , graphite / hot press watercolor paper , 12 x 17 inches , 2013