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.
A Legendary Artist’s Journey Through Art and Life
Harley Brown reflects on art, life, and the powerful connection between the two, offering timeless wisdom for artists and art lovers alike.
A Marriage of Form and Feeling
How Young Poland master Leon Wyczółkowski balanced realism with emotional resonance
Refining the Artist’s Vision
Cheryl Browder shares her process for exploring a subject to find the perfect composition.
Have Pastel Portrait and Figure Painting Gone Out of Style?
Artists like JaFang Lu have something to say about that.
New Episode of the Pastel Podcast: Marla Baggetta
In this episode of the Pastel Podcast, we hear from Marla Baggetta, whose story is one of relentless creativity, deep passion, and a commitment to sharing the joy of art with others.
Tap Into the Intimacy of Drawing
Lana Ballot shares the qualities of pastel that make the medium particularly beautiful and alive.
Fixes to 7 Common Tree Painting Problems
Doug Dawson shares his best tips for painting trees in pastel.
From Paint-Out to Payoff: One Artist’s Plein Air Adventure
Pamela S. Douglas shares the story behind her prizewinning painting.