In postmodern times, the lack of pretension in the artist John McLean, who has died aged 80, was highly unfashionable. Photograph: Courtesy of the estate of John McLeanColour had always been at the root of McLean’s art. Facebook Twitter Pinterest A watercolour sketch for John McLean’s stained glass commission at Norwich Cathedral. Facebook Twitter Pinterest John McLean and his painting Seance in his studio in Deptford, south London, 2015. He is survived by Jan.• John Talbert McLean, artist, born 10 January 1939; died 12 June 2019

Source: The Guardian June 14, 2019 17:32 UTC