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.
Extreme Pastel
Art, science, and beauty mingle in equal measure in Zaria Forman’s giant pastels.
What Makes a Painting Great?
An exhibition juror reveals the qualities that prompted her to give awards to certain works.
The Vibrant Legacy of Terry Ludwig
Terry Ludwig, creator of Terry Ludwig Pastels, passed away on February 20 at the age of 82, leaving behind an incredible artistic legacy and a profound impact on pastel art.
UNSTOPPABLE: An Age- Defying Plein Air Painter
Nancy Silvia gets candid about the challenges — and rewards — of plein air painting well into one’s 60s, 70s, and beyond.
Anatomy of an Award-Winning Painting
Janet Kohler shares the secrets behind her painting that won Best Plein Air Pastel in the November PleinAir Salon art competition.
How to Capture a Good First Impression
French artist Sophie Amauger starts her landscape painting process on site before she ever picks up a stick of pastel.
How to Sell More Art in 2024
Eric Rhoads shares his top tips for selling more art this year.
The Story of a Prizewinner
TaiMeng Lim shares the inspiration and techniques behind his award-winning painting.