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 Memorial Art Exhibition Fundraiser
Donations will fund a Margi Lucena Award to the Pastel Society of New Mexico, Plein Air New Mexico Art Event, and more.
Top Three Pastel Stories of 2023
Of all the stories published on Pastel Today, three stood out as your favorites from the past year.
Ultimate Pastel Playlist
Stay inspired this season with these exclusive interviews with four top pastel painters.
Gifts for Pastel Artists: Your 2023 Holiday Shopping Guide
Find a gift for the pastel artist in your life – and if you’re anything like us, a few of these might make it into your cart as gifts for yourself, too!
Award-Winning Pastel
Shavon Peacock won Best Plein Air Pastel in the August PleinAir Salon, as judged by master pastel artist Albert Handell, for Maymont Italian Garden (pastel, 12 x 16 in.).
Following in the Footsteps of the Impressionists
This Maryland artist finds that the color sense and paint application that define Impressionism perfectly suit her approach to working with pastels.
How to Make a Living with Your Art
Jill Stefani Wagner shares 11 tips that will put you on the path to success.