Lawrence MacLean Art

Lawrence MacLean Art Local Cornish Artist
Mixed Media
Watercolours
Oil Paintings
Limited Edition Prints
Greeting Cards

I was born in 1961, the son of Major Lawrence and Dorothy MacLean. I studied Theology at Kings College London before being ordained in 1988. After thirty four years of ministry, my wife, Jacqueline, retired back to Cornwall where we have traced my ancestry back to an 18th century sailmaker in Falmouth. During my ten years as Chaplain of Tuscany, based at the English Church of St. Mark’s Florence w

ith St Peter’s Siena, I was immersed in the fabulous Renaissance art of Florence and the glorious light and beauty of the surrounding Italian countryside. I was later appointed Chaplain of Monte Carlo and was able to experience the same intensity of light and colour on the Côte d’Azur. This has had a profound impact on my own journey in painting. I have maintained this love of painting and, now retired, am able to focus on the stunning coastline of North Cornwall with its working harbours, fantastic light and 360 degree views equalling that of Tuscany and the South of France. Whilst mainly painting in oils, I have rediscovered my love of painting in watercolours and mixed media. In my recent work during the pandemic and onwards, I have been drawn to the working harbours and fishing boats of Padstow, the River Camel estuary in Wadebridge and the local Cornish churches. My painting journey has been influenced by my love of artists such as Raoul Dufy, John Piper, Marc Chagall, Ian Weatherhead, Robert Heindel and Christopher Johnson. My paintings are in private collections around the world including the USA, Italy, Scotland, New Zealand and Monaco.

Just finished this oil painting of the view from my studio. Summer sunset…
08/08/2026

Just finished this oil painting of the view from my studio. Summer sunset…

Summer sunset over the Camel Estuary. Oil 2026
08/08/2026

Summer sunset over the Camel Estuary. Oil 2026

A week to go until my 'Summer Exhibition'. Weather is guaranteed. Look forward to seeing you here...😎🍷
07/07/2026

A week to go until my 'Summer Exhibition'. Weather is guaranteed. Look forward to seeing you here...😎🍷

Last Day of this weeks Exhibition here at the Rock Institute…Come along if you haven’t been yet. We’re here until 5.00 p...
17/05/2026

Last Day of this weeks Exhibition here at the Rock Institute…Come along if you haven’t been yet. We’re here until 5.00 pm…A glorious day…🍷😎

14/05/2026
14/05/2026

Three more days at The Rock Institute…come on over to see the new collection…

Final preparations for this years 2026 show…If you’re in the area it will be great to see you. Lots of new originals on ...
08/05/2026

Final preparations for this years 2026 show…If you’re in the area it will be great to see you. Lots of new originals on display.

Final preparations for the 2026 Exhibition.
07/05/2026

Final preparations for the 2026 Exhibition.

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Wadebridge

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