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 Master’s Take on Trees
See how Auguste Renoir approached painting the olive trees that graced his estate on the Mediterranean near Nice.
5 Artists Branch Out
See how five artists take five different approaches to painting trees and shrubs in pastel.
An Oil Painter on the Charm of Pastel
Lon Brauer reveals what he’s learned by picking up a new medium.
Ambassador of the Week: Irene Georgopoulou
Irene Georgopoulou captures the essence of everyday objects, evoking emotion through her luminous still lifes and captivating portraits.
Everything You Need to Know About Framing Pastel Paintings
Pastel artist Joan Larson offers her best advice.
How to Choose the Right Paper for Every Subject
Felicity House shares her tips for letting the paper work for you.
Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment With Color
Clive Tyler shares his approach to using pastel en plein air.
Who Are the Ladies of Light?
Find out in this sneak peek at an exhibition currently on display at Carmel Fine Art Gallery.
The Poetry of Glass, Wood, and Steel
Three pastel artists glorify the beauty in the built environment.