London born, Jane MacLean trained at the Central School of Art and Design, now Central St. Martins.
She went on to specialise in portraiture for many years. MacLean exhibits in London and Europe, and works to commission from both private individuals and commercial institutions. She lives in London and has her studio there.

"I am concerned with the formation of form; with capturing our unfocused awareness of light, life and energy; with the dimly perceived field that resonates with our perception and our emotions to create the focussed part, the detailed shape or object."
MacLean