Biography

Jack Lee McLean; Western Painter and Artist 1924-2003

WELCOME EVERYONE…to the Jack Lee McLean website. I’m Lynn, and my sister Paula and I created this site to keep alive the memory of our Dad. We continue to celebrate his life and his wide-ranging artistic contributions. Jack was well loved and had many friends who, like us, remember his love of fun and his get-up-and-go spirit. We invite you to submit any stories, knowledge, and memories you have of Jack. A number of his originals have still not found homes. Please visit the Paintings for Sale page. UPDATE: July 2022..love to hear from you re: remaining originals or print Sales anytime..prices negotiable.. Paula..paulaehrler@gmail.com or Lynn..lynnbarriemac@gmail.com

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JACK’S WORK AND LIFE
Jack Lee McLean is best known for painting historical scenes of the Old West in Canada and the U.S., but his complete works cover locales from all over the world. He meticulously researched early illustrations and written records to accurately portray the magnificent and romantic era of the Old West for future generations.

Jack’s skill in rendering action and his mastery of light invites you into his paintings to become part of the West – taking a journey through his true-to-life landscapes with the cowboy, the Indian, the packer, and his trademark, the work horse.

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Jack liked to say his real studio was the Rocky Mountains. Living, hiking, and skiing in the mountain backcountry provided the experience with the land to portray that same backdrop of the Old West with his heart and keen eye.

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British Columbia Telephone Book, 1962

British Columbia Telephone Book, 1962

Throughout Jack’s very successful art career of over fifty years, he accurately documented the historical life of the American and Canadian West in OVER 1500 PAINTINGS. He received substantial worldwide recognition from publishers, museums, galleries, and individuals who purchased his work.
A kind and generous man, he was always willing to help new artists with their technique, taking time to pass his knowledge on. All through his life, Jack generously donated his artwork and time to good causes.

Jack was an avid skier who eagerly anticipated the mountain snows each season. On the evening of December 3, 2003, Dad succumbed to a heart attack after an enjoyable day of downhill skiing with his friends at Grand Targhee.

Jack Lee McLean’s spirit carries on in his paintings. His life’s work, his distinctive style of Western Art, is something that people will continue to enjoy and appreciate, the evocation of an earlier, simpler era.

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Jack Lee McLean; Western Painter and Artist 1924-2003

99 Responses to Biography

  1. I just purchased Jack’s Buntzen Lake painting. My wife and I have a history in the Buntzen Lake area. Do you know when Jack painted this? I can’t find the date. It is a beautiful painting and conjures up feelings of being there.

  2. Hi.
    We are an Alberta ranch family with 3 of Jacks originals. They have been with our family for 3 generations. We have Chilcotin Cowboy, Douglas Lake and Near Chaperone Lake.
    Great oils, love watching them change as the weather changes. Proudly hung in our family room.

    • Hello Thorsteinsson Family…so great to hear from you..great to hear Jack’s paintings live on and have given your family pleasure all these years. I’ve just forwarded your comment to Lynn and Paula (Jack’s Daughters) thank-you..keep in touch..John (Lynn’s husband)

  3. Hi – I’m not sure if this message will get to you but will try…. I recently purchased one of your Dad’s pieces of art called “Morning Mustang” . It is nicely matted and framed with a non glare glass. Is there any interest in this and how would I determine it as my wall space is now limited and I would like to sell it to someone that could display it on their wall.
    Many thanks
    Tina

  4. My folks are lucky enough to enjoy two of Jack ‘s works.One is a family of mountain sheep in a glacial setting , and the second is a classic pole hayshed .Evidently the paintings ended up with my uncle,Freddy Douglas,who was a friend of Jacks and an artist of photography in the ‘50s.

    • Hi Billie
      I have a painting (matted and framed) called “Morning Mustang”. I acquired it in Calgary a few years ago because I liked it (western of course) but really do not know what I can do with it as I have no space for it. I liked it and did not wish to pass it up.
      Thoughts…..??
      Tina

  5. Hi, we have recently come across two paintings that I think were you Dads. Did he also sign his name J. L. McLEAN? One is a cowboy leading his Appaloosa into a canyon and one is a cowboy with cattle on the bank above the river running through a canyon below. I can send pictures if you like.

  6. Hi Paula I have the original Second Storm that your dad painted. My dad bought it when he lived in Kamloops. I think he bought it from jack. It has a beautiful frame and is in excellent condition. Is there a market for it and what is its value. Thank You ,Will Aitken

  7. Just bought #2 of 50 of the fantastic painting “Some you win”. Found it at a yard sale in Driggs. Was there in Victor to lay to rest my mother of 95 years. She is next to Dad now and about 20 other relatives. She would have loved this painting and it’s absolute realism. A hearty thanks to Jack Mclean for a lifetime keepsake!!

  8. Happy to find this site & learn more about your father! My husband’s late grandmother purchased a few of his paintings & we were fortunate to inherited my husband’s favourite, “chilcotin Charlie” not sure if that is the name your father gave him but that is how he’s known in the Thomson family! If you have any info about Charlie we would love to know more about this friendly face hanging on our wall! I can send a photo of the painting if you like as well:)

  9. John and Paula—-I have all records concerning Jack’s production of paintings from 1960-1980 in the Blue Book. Remember it? Jack recorded every painting in it and he threw away all sketches in the waste basket. So I would retrieve them when ever possible. I promoted and commanded his best prices in Canada and worked with all dealers in the U. S. and Canada for years. I Further sold the reproduction rights to his painting of Chief Dan George for $10’000 in Canada to a Judge in White Rock–The Collector’s Publishing House. I have all the history of Canadians who purchased and/or reproduced Jack’s work. If you require facts just let me know as we are all bumping the scales of time—An important fact also is I own the reproduction rights to 17 original paintings and would like to transfer them back to you fairly soon as we have an obligation to protect Jack’s work and respect legal obligations.

  10. John and Paula—-I have all records concerning Jack’s production of paintings from 1960-1980 in the Blue Book. Remember it? Jack recorded every painting in it and he threw away all sketches in the waste basket. So I would retrieve them when ever possible. I promoted and commanded his best prices in Canada and worked with all dealers in the U. S. and Canada for years. I Further sold the reproduction rights to his painting of Chief Dan George for $10’000 in Canada to a Judge in White Rock–The Collector’s Publishing House. I have all the history of Canadians who purchased and/or reproduced Jack’s work. If you require facts just let me know as we are all bumping the scales of time—Rosie M clean- Ravlic

  11. Hi there….I recently came across a “Tanglefoot” painting in a frame, I think it’s a great piece and added it to my wall. Love and Respect Darren Reimer.

  12. Photo of Reflection. Painting was purchased from a Vancouver gallery around 1960-1965, I believe.

    Don’t know how to attach a photo here. Will try to send the photo to lynnsaccordion address on your contact info.

  13. I received an oil painting from my uncle many years ago after he passed away. It is by Jack Lee McLean 24×30 and the evaluation for insurance purpose in July 1979 from Harrison Galleries in Vancouver says Fall Scene with Cowboy Standing Beside Tethered Horse and gave a value of $2500.00. Do you have any idea where I could have this painting re-evaluated for insurance purposes? I live in Yakima, WA

    Many Thanks,
    Lisa Stevens

  14. On a website called letgo their is a print of one of your dads pieces. It appears that the rider is being bucked off the horse. It also shows a bull running in front of his horse while thru the dust their is a cowboy on the otherside. Appears he has just fored a gun. Can you tell me the name of this print and its value?

    • Prints are not as valuable as the original..if this is framed…the frame may make it have some value…send a link to the item..thanks

  15. I have some additional information on the original artwork by your father. It is titled – Reflection. Painted from 20 miles north of the Columbia Icefields. The canvass measures 24″x36″.

    • sorry if we haven’t acknowledged your comment before…we are happy you have this treasure and are enjoying it still ! we can tell you it is valued in the thousands of dollars, and may be of course invaluable to you and family…if you want to converse further please reply and if you can attach a picture of the painting…thank-you

  16. Hi there,
    I have a print signed by your dad, it’s 856 of 950. It is a portrait of a native Indian, side profile, short grey hair, heavy eyebrows, brown background. Maybe Chief Dan George? Thwere is no title on this print. Its signed in pencil, Can you tell me any thing about it?
    Thanks so much , Joanne .

    • hopefully Paula got back to you before this…we think it was Chief Dan George…you can reply if you still want to converse more about it..thank-you

  17. Hello Paula and Lynn, It was my fortune to grow up with you guy’s , fishing, hiking, times at MacDougal pool and watching Jack paint as a boy. I was wondering where canyon mist went. I was on line also looking for the painting of Chief Dan George, any body know where that one is ? I have an original hanging on my wall that was gifted to me from the family, it is something I will treasure always, and pass on to Dakota. Jack gave me some prints just before he passed, and told me that they would make good gifts. Dakota had a accident in Italy that left him on life support, I gave two prints to the doc’s in Italy one to Giulio Mioja and one to Silvio Zerbi for the record. I thought that jack would approve. Wow what a beautiful person to know and an amazing artist. Hi to everyone that we grew up with, and to the ones that didn’t know jack enjoy the art work, it is a calibration of this amazing man. Grant, Theresa & Dakota.

  18. Hello,

    I have a print of one of Jack’s paintings, it is 1003/2500 and it’s called Bringing Buttons Home. My late husband’s father had purchased 3 prints in Kimberley when he was chief assayer for Cominco, and we inherited this one. My husband has since passed as well. I was wondering what its value would be. I would also like to know if there is a market for his prints and how I would go about possibly selling it. Please advise.
    Thank you.

    • i worked on a ranch just out of wasa and did a little work for jacks wife.she gave me this print in return for the work i did for her.the horse ,buttons, waqs my horse apple jack and was being led to a coral on the home place by the fellow i worked for in preporation for a cattle drive planned for the next day.i am also looking for a value on this print

      • originals are worth in the thousands…prints in the hundreds usually…depending on the value of the frame as well…you can create your own value too i.e. how much someone will pay you for it…many people do not want to part with their paintings.

  19. Hello to all – when I worked at GLENBOW MUSEUM in Calgary, I saw some of Jack”s paintings in their collection. One day, when I was at work on a quiet Sunday, one of the security guards came to me to say that there was a man in the art gallery who is looking at a painting, and said that he had painted that work. Altho sceptical of that claim, the guard must have been convinced that the artist was as he said he way. So I went upstairs to see who this man might be. Sure enough, it was Jack Mclean. I invited him to our lounge,
    where we shared a tea break and he told me stories about the beauty of the Tetons. I had, and I say HAD with great sorrow, a print of his work, which did not have a name. It was a litho, I believe, and not identified. However, I loved it, and LOST it in a flood. I would love to get another print, and would appreciate it, if you could send me a catalogue or list of the prints that are mentioned. Also would like to know if Vernon Gallery, is in Vernon, BC or elsewhere.

    • It’s always moving to hear stories about Jack…As you know he was very prolific. We don’t have an extensive or anywhere near complete catalogue of his work…we do have prints and a few originals left to offer (as you can see on this site)..Paula would be happy to discuss this further with you…please email her at paehrler@gmail.com

  20. On holiday from England, I met your your father and two of his friends skiing in Grand Targee. I think it must have been the year before he died. I spent the day with them and had a fabulous time. I remember hoping that I would still be skiing when I was your father’s age. To remember the day I bought one of his prints, the one with the bear, the horse and the trapper with a gun, and gave it to my husband as a gift from my holiday. He loved it.
    I have often remembered your father and that day with great pleasure. I had no idea he was famous.

  21. Hello there, my name is Josh Mackaben. I lived in Alta,Wyo/Driggs,I’d. when I was in middle school. My father Mac and Jack became fast friends, thus I actually got to know him pretty well over the few years I lived in Alta and Swan Valley, Idaho. My father had a ski business (Powder Traxs) and also fly fishing guide service in the summer on the Snake River. We lived not too far from Jack. We would meet at Targhee often to ski. I remember vividly a few times he invited us over and he would let me watch him paint. Such talent always captured my attention. It was so awesome. He would also share his favorite commics from the paper, I believe The Wizard of Id and Hagar the Horrible were two of his tops. He would save them and give them to my brother and I when we would stop by and bring him a gallon of fresh milk from the dairy accross from our house on our snowmobiles. That actually reminds me of a time we went skiing in the back country by snowmobile. Up towards Targhee but to the right accross the little river/creek that ran alongside the road. I remember clearly as I was the lucky one who got to have all of our skiis attached to my snowmachine, as I got whacked on the head alot that day. So I was the return transport after each run. If I remember right, I think Jack was three pinning it that day. Was a great time! One summer we built a huge display case for my dad’s barbed wire collection. Jack offered to paint a one of a kind piece to add to the display case. It turned out wonderful! It was painted on Wood, custom framed and just so cool. My dad ended up selling his barbed wire collection at one point years later but I kept the painting by Jack as it was a piece of our history as well. Of course my dad always wanted to display it again once he was able to get his Wingshooting Lodge up and running. Unfortunately recent complications from Parkinson’s Disease sent my father on another great adventure.. I actually picked him up from Jackson Hole where he was being cared for by an old friend and brought him back to CA with me. My two daughters came along for the ride and we went back through Driggs on our way back. Surprisingly, while passing through and taking a quick tour down memory lane with my girls, my dad came back to us! Dementia and memory loss had already had a head start on my dad but he came back and started talking about the times we lived in Alta/Driggs. Times we spent with Jack and went skiing. The time Jack visited us over in Swan Valley and had a barbeque buffalo burger from my river side BBQ bizz I started that summer to feed the guides and fishermen. Then the painting! He loved the painting. It meant so much to him that Jack was so giving and a good friend.. Because of that trip down memory lane, my girls got to hear a last few stories from their grandpa. By the time we returned to CA, it was a matter of days before his mind was gone, and only a handful of weeks until he said goodbye. In my opinnion, that painting and Jack’s friendship helped us have one last charishable moment. I wanted to share that and thank you. Jack was a great friend. As we all know, time, education, careers, etc slowly pull everyone apart. We would stop by every time we passed through the area. Eventually I found myself in Park City, Ut. ,California and Banff Ab, Canada. Becoming one of those momentary friendships that pass with time but are treasured and never forgotten.

    Sorry for the long ol story. Memories just started pouring out. I do have that painting. I love it so, but I would like to share it or at some point get it back to his family. With recent medical issues that my daughter is having to overcome, and after opening a letter left to me by my father recently, explaining once again how the memories you make with your family, and health, are more important than any old fly rod or saddle, has made me do a lot of thinking. Maybe some of the things that I have held onto over the years have another purpose. Maybe it’s time to let a few things go. Share and create new memories for others as well..

    I would like to share some pics of it with you and see what you think. If you can give me a way to send them to you? It is a one if a kind and over the years has received a lot of attention. I would love to see what others think as well as share it with Jack’s family.

    If I’m correct, this site is run by Jack’s daughters. Either way, it’s obvious the love for Jack and his talents.
    So with a Hello, and a Thank You for your moment in time to read this.
    In the Spirit of the West, Have a good one…
    Josh Mackaben

  22. I’m so glad I found this site! My Mum had the opportunity of buying “Autumn Wrangler” (or a painting very similar) many years ago but the price was more than she could afford. I have often wished she had bought it. I love horses and the ‘old west’. I grew up during the 50’s and 60’s when Westerns were all the rage on TV so anything portraying the west. If this painting is ever available or a print is available I would love to know. Being born and raised in Vancouver BC it would be wonderful to have a painting by a local artist! I hope you keep this site up and running. I will come back often, just to admire the beautiful paintings.

    • Hello Pamela –
      Thank you for writing. My sister and I love to hear from people who either knew our Dad and/or enjoyed his paintings. What was your Mother’s name?
      Hope you found the paintings for sale section on the website. Recently, two of the paintings sold in Idaho and Wyoming. Let us know if anything there appeals to you.

      My sister is more familiar with the specific names of paintings, so I will forward your letter to her.

  23. We have an original oil painting of Jack Lee McLean “Checking the Route”. It is beautiful– if anyone could tell me more about it, it’s appraised value etc, we may be interested in selling the piece. Many thanks,
    E.D.

    • recent Jack originals sold for more than $7000. It depends what condition they are in. Check our post on the main page for two such paintings recently sold in Idaho.

  24. Hi Lynn and Paula:

    Was so excited to receive those 10 comments on Uncle Jack’s site. I just wanted to tell you that my youngest sister Christine has one of Uncle Jack’s paintings that my Mom & Dad had.

    Chris had it cleaned and appraised and insured. I don’t remember exactly what the scene was but if you want to get ahold of Chris she could tell you all about it.

    I remember it hanging on the wall in the front room in Vancouver. Everyone that ever entered our home when us girls were growing up were always so proud to show our friends the picture and brag about it being our Uncle Jack’s Painting. Everyone that saw it…. Doctors included admired it a lot.

    Keep up the good work girls…you have produced a fantastic site in honour of your Dad and his works. I am very Proud of you both and send my love.

    Hugs love Sharon Maclean Your Cousin. God Bless.

  25. Coincidentally my name is Jack Lee and I’m an artist of sorts. My style is quite different from my namesake’s. If you would like take a look at some of my paintings I would be pleased to show a few that are on line.

    My latest is called, “Ferguson Burning” and you can see it at…

    http://www.norcalblogs.com/postscripts/2014/12/26/ferguson-burning-painting-j-lee/

    It’s meant to be provocative and it’s not a pretty painting, but I paint what I feel and hopefully you will understand my feelings, if you see it.

    There are other paintings of mine featured there on that particular page, but you have to hunt through the story titles to find them.

    Enjoyed the paintings here, Jack Sr. was a true master. Maybe if I live long enough I might be too, but time is not on my side! I’m already 68 and I just started painting (for now its just a hobby).

  26. Hello,
    I have a painting titled “Old Wagon, Ash Creek Area, B.C.” that I am going to donate to a charity auction. Is it okay if I use your biography of your father to go along with it? I do not have any idea of what its worth is.
    Thank you,
    Lesley
    Lake George, NY

    • How much did it go for ? That is a very kind gesture. Please see our post on the home page two recently sold paintings that went for about $7000 each.

    • Hello Lesley. How lovely of you to donate one of my Dads paintings. He donated more than a few paintings to women’s shelters and other charities. My sister and I donated a few hundred prints to the Stephen Lewis foundation in Canada. Do you by chance have a photo of the painting? If so, please attach it to an email to me as we are trying to gather a pictoral record of his originals and prints.

  27. I have a framed print but it isn’t numbered
    It appears to be on watercolour paper
    Does anyone know anything about this print
    I am wondering why it isn’t numbered
    Thanks
    Kim

  28. We went to school together. Hastings Elementary.

    Mrs. Nash collected your dad’s art.

    Years later, I realized my employer did too (Dr. Ross McLean) when I babysat his house one New Year’s.

    Hope you are all well!

    • Hello Mary! This is Lynn McLean. I live in Winnipeg now but visit Vancouver every summer. If you ever see any of my Dad’s paintings again, can you ask the owners to write to us on the website? We are trying to gather a pictoral record of his paintings and prints as he didn’t take pictures of his completed work in those days. Also, we still have over a hundred originals that are for sale. Some are posted on the jackleemclean.com website. Thank you for writing! I remember riding my bike uphill quite a few blocks to Mrs. Nash’s house one day when I was 7!

  29. Hi Paula and Lynn,
    I was looking at your Dad’s website, I love his paintings.
    What makes I exciting for me is that my sister and I have been putting together on family tree on Ancestry.ca and we have found that our families are connected . Our mother, Daisy Russell (nee Hollander) , is a cousin to Zelda. Her dad, Jacob Hollander, and Leah Lily are brother and sister. Mom is going to be 90 years old this year. Both her sisters have passed away.
    Are there any books published of your Dads paintings?
    We are really interested hearing from you.
    Roberta and Lorraine

  30. Hi. I have one of Jacks pictures which is an artist proof called CUT OFF 1/ 50 and cannot find any information on it. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

  31. I have a signed artist proof 1/50 by Jack Lee McLean titled “CUT OFF”( shows two cow boys herding cattle in the range) that I purchased in Cranbrook B.C. several years ago I have it in my home and enjoy looking at it every day. It speaks of a simpler time. I cannot find an image of it online anywhere. May I please have some more information about this proof for my records if possible?
    Thank you.

    • Hi Dale. I’m trying to catch up on the letters to the jack McLean website! I’m Lynn, one of Jack’s daughters. Could you please take a photo of your print and attach it to an email to me? We are trying to gather a pictoral record of his paintings and prints. Here is my email: lynnbarriemac@gmail.com.

  32. hi i don’t know if you will remember me lynne we met at amy and harrys home in the cheakamus/squamish years ago i’m married to jack gulliman–i would really appreciate it if you or paula or john would e-mail me as we have 53 prints of your dads here thats not counting what we have on our walls we also have 2 originals that your dad gave amy years and years ago and there are no prints of them..so please i hope to hear from you guys thanks

  33. Hello:

    So happy to find your website in memory of your father. My wife Patty and I own a 20″ X 30″ original of your father’s entitled “Blackfoot In Aspens”…(a Blackfoot Indian on horseback, moving slowly through an aspen forest). It was beautifully framed and hanging in a gallery in Sun Valley, Idaho when we purchased it 25 years ago while on a ski trip. It has been hanging over our fireplace ever since. We absolutely love it. Bless you all for doing this good work.

    Chuck Brassfield

    • Hello Chuck. So glad you are enjoying my Dad’s painting. I’m Lynn McLean, one of Jacks daughters. Could you please take a few photos of your painting and attach it to an email to me? We are trying to gather a pictoral record of his paintings as he didn’t take photos of his completed work in those days! Much appreciated! Here is my email: lynnbarriemac@gmail.com

  34. To Lynn and Paula,
    This is a wonderful tribute to your Dad, Jack.
    “Red” and I spent many exciting days powder-skiing with him on the Fernie Ski Hill. We also enjoyed many outings together in the Rockies. We are fortunate to still own 2 original paintings and many framed prints of his work.
    My kind regards to you both.

  35. I recently bought a signed and numbered print by Jack Lee Mclean. It’s title is “Morning Mustang”. It is number 144 of 2500 and it says the original painting is owned by Rose Mclean. Can you tell me any more information about this particular print. I can’t find it anywhere on the internet, only similar works of his. Thank you,
    Aimee

  36. I have a signed print by Jack Lee McLean titled “Rock-a-Bye” that I purchased in 1988. I cannot find an image of it online anywhere. May I please have some more information about this print for my records?
    Thank you.

  37. Hi,
    We are an Central Alberta family that rides daily for work and pleasure. We are lucky enough to have 3 originals of Jacks. They hang very prominently and proudly in our home. They are all Alberta ranch/horse scenes. He was a great painter and captured the countryside, horses and cowboys in our paintings in a special way. It is amazing to watch the paintings come alive as the sunsets, storms or early morning light hit them.

    • Hello Alberta family!
      I’m trying to reply to everyone who had written to us about their Jack McLean paintings. Could you please take a few photos of your paintings and attach them to an email to me? We are trying to gather a pictoral record of his work as he did not take photos of his paintings in those days. Much appreciated. (I’m Lynn McLean, one of Jack’s daughters. ). lynnbarriemac@gmail.com

  38. Hi,

    We have a print of your fathers that has a bear rearing up, roaring with a hunter firing a pistol at it,and his horse is on its side in the snow, with the hunter behind his horse. A fellow on horseback is in the background.

    We have been given this print from my wifes mother. My father in law (Wife’s father) received it as payment from an Indian band for playing fiddle, as he was a metis fiddler (Art Burd).

    What can you tell me about this beautiful print? How many were there made?

    Thank you

    • great picture! our son proudly has a framed version of the print…not sure who has the original. some more prints may be still available.

      • I have a framed print of “The Second Storm” that I inherited from my grandfather. Such a amazing intense scene. Love his work.

    • I have a original painting bought in 1964 from Dutch gallery in Vancouver. I think it is named timber passage 24 by 36 trees horses and rider. What value for insurance?

      • Hi Diane- not sure if you got a reply but we are happy you are enjoying my Dad’s artwork. Could you please take a few photos of your timber painting and attach it to an email to me ? I’m Lynn McLean, one of Jack’s daughters. We are trying to build a pictoral record of his paintings as he didn’t take photos of his completed works at that time. Thank you again for writing to us!

  39. Hello Girls, Good on you for producing this site. I knew Jack through his years at Fernie Snow Valley Ski Area in the 70″s. I helped bring building materials up to the home he built up on the meadow at the foot of the Lizard Range, helicopter skied with him at Island Lake long before it became a destination ski area. Also many laughs at the old Griz bar at the day lodge. Always enjoyed him first as a ski friend and especially lately as I worked at the Fernie Arts Station I appreciate Mr. McLean for the fine artist he was. It is a great pleasure to have discouvered this site. Keep up the good work. Dave O’Haire

  40. HI LYNN AND PAULA: THIS IS SHARON ANN MACLEAN: YOUR COUSIN. MY MOM’S NAME WAS DOREEN AND MY DAD’S NAME WAS ROBERT OR BOB. WE LIVED IN VANCOUNVER & MY DAD’S FATHER IS ALSO ROBERT MCLEAN & HAD A FARM IN LANGLEY. I HAVEN’T SEEN YOU PAUL SINCE YOU WERE LITTLE. LYNN: I SAW YOU IN CLOVERDALE/SURREY AREA WHEN YOU LIVED THERE.

    ARE YOU STILL A MIDWIFE…SURE HOPE SO BECAUSE I WAS SO PROUD OF YOU.

    I’D LOVE TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOU TO.

    HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. HUGS LOVE SHARON (ALSO KNOWN AS CHERYL). YOUR COUSIN.

  41. I have always admired Jack McClean’s paintings. While in Vancouver in the 90’s I was fortunate to have bought one of his works. I admire it every day. I believe he is an important Can/Amer, western artist. From what I can glean from on-line he was a fine man as well as a great artist – no small thing.

    • Hi Michael. If you still have the painting, could you please take a few photos of it and attach it to an email to me? We are trying to keep a pictorial record of his paintings, as he did not take photos of his work in those days! Here’s my email address. (I’m Jack’s oldest daughter) lynnbarriemac@gmail.com

  42. Hi Paula,
    I am not sure if you remember me, we lived on Rotary drive, where my dad still lives.
    Your dad did an number of pictures of my Uncle George out at Wasa.
    I always loved his work. Glad to see this site and I know I will visit it often

  43. My sincere sympathies to you both, I didn’t realize he’d passed away, I always loved his paintings, true works of art, I don’t remember you Lynn, but I sure remember Paula, His memory will live on in your hearts and his paintings

  44. Jack and his wife took several pictures of myself mounted on our palomino Quarter Horse stallion on the hill across from the old Kimberley Airport in the sixties. I was just a kid then but never forgot it. I have no idea if he ever used any of those pictures in his paintings but to a kid just the possibility that they might be was a big deal.

    • Hi Shane- this is Lynn
      McLean. I know Dad painted at least one picture with two children on horses, perhaps two. Unfortunately, I don’t know who owns them now. He was lucky to find a couple of children that were comfortable posing on horses!

  45. I’ve always loved and admired the pictures Jack McLean painted and a couple hung in the dentist office in Kimberley where I had appointments. I would still love to have one of his paintings hanging in my home as his pictures were outstanding. I’ll bet it is now impossible to even buy any of his paintings….love, love his work…you must be very proud of your dad and his God given talent.

    Dianne LaFreniere

    • the good news is we still have a few “precious”originals…please watch for a new “for sale” page coming soon- John (Lynn’s husband)

      • Hi Lynn & Paula ….

        As you know I have an original (Mt. Assiniboine) painted by Jack away back in 1964.

        I would like to discuss with you the idea of donating it back … but only if I can be reassured that Paula would benefit from the transaction as well as Lynn. Otherwise, I’d be tempted to just drop it off at Paula’s.

        It’s served me well, I’m downsizing, It was bought by folksinging friends in Kimberley and those that are left would be pleased to know it was returned to you both.

        Cheers ..Struan

  46. I look for Jack’s work all the time. I have seen his works many places. I will always your dad using Mr. Moe as a model in tour back yard. Mr. Moe was sitting on a saddle on a saw horse. That painting was a great one.

  47. Hello Lynn and Paula,

    You may remember me – we lived two doors away from you on 5th Ave. in Kimberley when we were kids. And of course, you would remember my sister, Lea, who was with you and your family on that tragic day at St. Mary’s Lake.

    I have very clear memories of your dad – he was not only an artist, but I remember that all the furniture you had when you lived in Lois Creek was built by him. He was kind and patient and wonderful with all the neighborhood kids.

    I remember seeing one of his paintings once, in the lobby of a very posh hotel in Calgary (I was in my late teens by then), and at that moment realized with delight that my former neighbor was a “very important artist”.

    I have, over the years searched for all of you on the internet, and have met with some success, but I am so pleased that you have created this site to honor your dad. In doing so, you honor yourselves, as well.

    All the best to you both,

    Lynne

  48. hello. Recently a dear friend of mine passed away a left me an amazing signed print of Chief Dan George painted by Mr McLean. i am wondering if the original is in your possession? i would love to see it and know any details of the circumstances around the portrait.

    Thank you.

    • As you are all aware, Jack Lee Mclean was a very talented AND prolific painter. Sadly, but understandably, many if not most of the originals owners are not known. We are always happy to find out who the owners are. Your signed print, you no doubt agree, is”amazing”.

    • i have one of your dads painting it is called tanglefoot i just wondering if it is the oringal and if it is worth anything thankyou

    • Thank You Sir for all those wonderful Memories of time You spent with My Uncle Jack. Yes he was a wonderful man, kind, gentle, loving, very caring for animals as well as humans.

      I had the opportunity to spend Some time with him up in his Cabin in the Mountains above Vancouver. B.C. Canada. I love it up there. There was: Uncle Jack, Aunt Zelda, Lynne and Paula and myself. I had a lot of fun with them when I was young.

      I remember that the cabin was always left unlocked in case someone got lost in the snow storms… or got hurt or something…. and it was always stocked with food for strangers that may need something warm to eat.

      I glad you had the opportunity to get to know my Uncle Jack… he was a very Special man & Uncle. God Bless.

      Hugs love Sharon.

      Hello Lynne and Paula. Will write soon… I’ve been quite ill for a long time now but improving bit by bit.

      Take care and God Bless all of you.

    • We have a print named ROCK-A-BYE signed number 250 over 500.
      We have not been able to find this picture. Could you please give
      us some information and the value.

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