Discover the captivating fine art of Lynn McLain, an award-winning watercolor artist and signature member of the American and National Watercolor Societies.
Lynn McLain traces his artist’s passion back to his childhood. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from Texas Tech in 1971, and has been painting and teaching watercolor professionally since 1978. He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, past president and signature member of the Southwestern Watercolor Society, past president and signature member of the New Mexico Watercolor Society, and present member of the Taos National Society of Watercolorists. Lynn founded and remains active in the Wet Brush Critique Group, which consists of 18 dedicated watercolor artists in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area.
Lynn’s artwork has been included in many American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Southwestern Watercolor Society, New Mexico Watercolor Society, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, and Arts for the Parks exhibitions. Also, they can be found in many collections, such as The Tucson Museum of Art, and the personal collection of Fred & Marita Hackl.
In addition to his painting and his association activities, Lynn finds time to conduct annual workshops at Tres Ritos, New Mexico. He also does demos and teaches workshops for different art organizations around the country.
Discover the masterful watercolor paintings of Lynn McLain, a distinguished fine artist and educator who has been painting professionally since 1978. Combining his architectural background from Texas Tech University with a profound passion for fine art, McLain creates stunning, atmospheric watercolors that capture the beauty of the Southwest.
As a highly respected figure in the art community, Lynn McLain is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, the Southwestern Watercolor Society (Past President), and the New Mexico Watercolor Society (Past President). He is also an active member of the Taos National Society of Watercolorists and the founder of the Albuquerque-based Wet Brush Critique Group.
McLain’s original artwork has been featured in premier exhibitions across the country and is held in esteemed permanent collections, including the Tucson Museum of Art. In addition to his studio work, he is a sought-after instructor, conducting highly regarded annual watercolor workshops in Tres Ritos, New Mexico, and leading painting demonstrations nationwide.
