Desmond Patrick McLean was born on June 12, 1927, in Sligo, Ireland. His family moved when Desmond was three to New York and he grew up in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. McLean attended the Heatherley School of Art in London, England and the American School of Art in New York. He also studied at Hunter College with Robert Motherwell, Richard Lippold and William Baziotes. He also studied printmaking with Gabor Peterdi. He earned his bachelor's degree at Kean College and was awarded a teaching fellowship at the University of Chicago, where he was enrolled in the doctoral program. After that, he studied at Illinois State University before he got a tenured position as a professor of Art at the Teachers College in 1966. McLean retired from Rowan University's Art Department in 2002, where he had taught for more than 35 years. McLean died on November 30, 2015, after a long life as an artist and an art professor.
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, 1959 Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 14.75 x 20.25 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; Amer...
Paper, Charcoal, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting Stonington ME
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960 Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 11 x 14 inches. Taped at corners to backing backing board measuring 17.5 x 21.5 inches. Unfr...
Paper, Gouache, Charcoal
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960. Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 13 x 16.25 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; Americ...
Paper, Charcoal, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca.1960 Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 12 x 18 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; America...
Paper, Charcoal, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960. Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 12.5 x 19 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; America...
Paper, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960 Mixed media onpaper. Sheet measuring 12.25 x 16.5 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; Am...
Paper, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960. Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 12 x 16 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; American ...
Paper, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960. Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 12.5 x 19 inches. Unframed. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; America...
Paper, Gouache, Color Pencil
Basement Systems
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : Basement Systems Materials : Acrylic, tempera, gouache, and glitter glue on cardboard drawing pad back Date : 2019 Dimensions : 18 x 12 x .2 in. Kory ...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
Study
By Andrew W. Young
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on back. Andrew W. Young (American) is an artist who lives in Manhattan and has life-long and abiding associations Downeast (Maine) and Down Cape (Cod). ...
Paper, Gouache, Graphite
$8,250
H 30.25 in W 34.75 in D 1.5 in
Ward Lockwood Abstract Gouache on Paper, New Mexico, c. 1960
By Ward Lockwood
Located in Denver, CO
A striking abstract gouache and ink on paper by acclaimed American modernist Ward Lockwood (1894–1963), created circa 1960 during the artist’s later period. Richly layered in yellow,...
Mixed Media, Ink, Gouache
$3,275
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in
blaze your own trail - Original Abstract Framed Mixed Media Sculptural Paper Art
By Krista Reuter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krista Reuter's contemporary paper sculpture artworks unfold like a quiet study in light, shadow, texture, and dimensional abstraction. Hand-cut and layered with meticulous precision...
Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Color Pencil
$5,950
H 40.25 in W 40.25 in D 2 in
Superman (Abstract Geometric Grid Painting in Light Grey & Blue, Framed)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Detailed abstract geometric painting inspired by city grids in light grey and blue, with accents of black and white "Superman", made by Hudson Valley based artist, Donise English, in...
Wood, Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Pencil, Color Pencil
Autumn Biogram of the Nelson
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle "Autumn Biogram of the Nelson" Newsprint, graphite, conté crayon pastel, charcoal, beeswax, cardboard, paper, gingko leaves, stickers, and Mixed Media on drawi...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
$3,075
H 23.5 in W 29.5 in
fire within - Original Abstract Framed Mixed Media Sculptural Paper Artwork
By Krista Reuter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krista Reuter's contemporary paper sculpture artworks unfold like a quiet study in light, shadow, texture, and dimensional abstraction. Hand-cut and layered with meticulous precision...
Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Color Pencil
$3,800
H 20.5 in W 25.5 in D 2 in
Best Laid Plan (Mixed Media Collage on Board in Bright Colors)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Best Laid Plan (Mixed Media Collage on Board in Bright Colors), made by Hudson Valley based artist, Donise English, in 2025 mixed media collage on board, framed Image size: 20.50 x 2...
Wood, Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Pencil, Color Pencil
California Monoprint
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : California Monoprint Materials : Tempera on paper Date : 2008 Dimensions : 36 x 24 x .1 in. Kory Twaddle is a Kansas City based artist and Research A...
Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...
$7,500
H 22.5 in W 27 in D 3 in
Jack Wolfe - Mid century Modern Abstract Expressionist painting, Signed, Framed
Located in New York, NY
Jack Wolfe Untitled, 1965 Acrylic and collage on board Hand signed on the front Acrylic and collage painting on board Hand signed and dated on the front Provenance: Parker Street 470...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache
$2,000
H 21 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
Thomas Anderson Abstract Expressionist painting on paper, unique, signed, Framed
By Thomas Anderson
Located in New York, NY
Thomas Anderson Abstract Expressionist painting on paper, ca. 1987 Mixed media watercolor, gouache and marker on paper Signed in black marker lower right front Unique Frame included ...
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Permanent Marker
$4,000
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in
Stanley Boxer Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Painting on Paper, Gold
By Stanley Boxer
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract, 1987 Hand signed and dated verso Not sure of technique. this might be a monotype or monoprint with hand painting. The handmade paper is cut somewhat irregularly as per the ...
Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1965 oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches; 18 x 22 inches in wood frame. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; American Sc...
Paper, Charcoal, Gouache, Color Pencil
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960's. Mixed media on heavy wove paper. Sheet measures 14.5 x 20 inches; 19.25 x 25 inches in old matting. Unframed. Born: Ireland ...
Paper, Gouache, Color Pencil
Mona Lisa
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Stunning Pop Art composition by American artist, Desmond McLean (1927-2015). Mona Lisa, 1967. Photostat collage and colored pencil on illustration board mounted to backing. Signed and dated lower right. Measures 10.25 x 11.25 inches; 18.25 x 19.25 inches in a custom carved wormy exotic hardwood frame. Born: Ireland Studied: Heatherly School of Art, London; American School of Art, New York; Hunter College, NYC with Robert Motherwell, Richard Lippold...
Paper, Color Pencil