Kelly Kane
Pastel Today and PleinAir Magazine Editor-in-Chief With nearly 30 years experience in art publishing, Kelly Kane has served previously as Content Director for Pastel Journal, The Artist’s Magazine, Drawing, and Acrylic Artist, and Editor-in-Chief of Watercolor Artist magazine. She has interviewed many of the preeminent artists of our time and written numerous articles about painting, drawing, art education, and art history. She is now the Editor-in-Chief of PleinAir Magazine and the Pastel Today and American Watercolor Weekly newsletters. Click here to send her an email.
Painting the World
On a continuous quest for inspiration, artists often find the best way to engage with places they encounter on their travels is to paint them.
What Can You Do With Broken Pastels?
Learn how to make new pastels out of your broken pastel sticks in this Art School Live session with Brenda Boylan.
5 Top Pastel Artists Share Their Best Tips and Tricks
Whether you need to brush up on the basics or kick your technique up a notch, these pros reveal the secrets to spark your next aha moment.
9 Tips for Painting Hair
Michele Ashby shares some quick tips that can make a difference in your next portrait.
More Than Meets the Eye
Fiona Carvell reveals the many layers of meaning and connection in a recent work.
Art as a Chronicle
Patel artist Shawn Dell Joyce focuses on the forgotten Florida landscapes.
Let Your Shapes Speak Louder
Shawn Dell Joyce demonstrates her approach to starting a painting.
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In Memoriam: Bill Canright
Remembered as “an artist, husband, father, sailor, and friend,” Bill Canright started as a self-taught painter when he was just 14 years old.
Framing the Focal Point
Albert Handell shares his process for bringing a painting to a satisfying resolution.