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.
Night Life
Although a host of challenges await, from fatigue to seeing values and shapes accurately, these paintings prove that rewards abound for artists not afraid of the dark.
Little Moments, Big Memories
Michele Ashby painted items from her late mother’s sewing box to help with the grieving process and to keep her mum's memory alive.
Lost in Meditation
As Linda Mutti paints a coastal preserve near her home, the troubles of the world melt away — which, for her, is the joy of plein air.
Looking to the Heavens
Bethany Fields shares her best tips and techniques for painting skies and clouds in pastel.
A Quiet Respite
Arizona artist Christine Debrosky finds inspiration beyond the state’s iconic red rocks.
Catching Waves in Pastel
Lisa Skelly shares the inspiration behind her award-winning seascape.
