Western Art Collector Magazine Features Roland Lee Painting

I was surprised and delighted to see my painting, "Patriarchal Order" a watercolor of the Court of the Patriarchs in Zion National Park used to promote the "State of the Art Utah" special section of the October 2019 issue of Western Art Collector Magazine.

Roland Lee painting "Patriarchal Order" in promotion for Western Art Collector magazine

Outdoor Painter presents Roland Lee

Zion Fireglow painting by Roland Lee

Featured Artwork: Roland Lee presented by Zion National Park Centennial

Roland Lee is one of the ten Centennial Artists for Zion National Park’s 2019 Centennial Celebration of Art. His painting Zion Fireglow was created as his centennial painting for this year’s event. Visit zionpark.org for more information.

From his cabin on the east border of Zion National Park, Lee has intimately explored the peaks and canyons of Zion for the past 40 years. His original paintings can be found in over 1500 art collections.

Lee’s new hardcover book, Discovering Zion – A Pictorial Guide to the Landscape, Geology, and History of Zion National Park, is set to be released and will be available at Zion. It includes 160 pages of his Zion paintings.

“As an artist Zion National Park is not only my playground, but also my art studio,” reflected Roland. “The soaring peaks and the winding canyons captivate my spirit and continue to be a source of inspiration for my paintings today.”

Lee and the other Centennial Artists will paint in the park and present live painting demonstrations for the public each day, following in the footsteps of other artists such as Thomas Moran and Maynard Dixon. He respects their contributions to the sacred lands we enjoy today.

“As I reflect on Zion’s current celebration of 100 years, I am grateful for the early artists who helped make our nation aware of the need to protect certain special places. Through their insight, and the efforts of many since, these lands will continue to bless future generations,” Lee said.

Roland Lee to Speak about Artist Robert Shepherd at St. George Art Museum Art Talk

Robert L. Shepherd Memorabilia on display at St. George art Museum

Robert Lorenzo Shepherd mural in Los Angeles Temple

Robert L. Shepherd with paintings

Roland Lee with his mentor Robert L. Shepherd paintings at retrospective exhibit for Shepherd in St. George Art Museum

The late artist and painter Robert Shepherd at a St. George exhibit in 1984

Artist Roland Lee will give an art talk about his mentor, the late Robert Shepherd at the St. George Art Museum August 15, 2019. A reception and refreshments will start at 6pm with the talk beginning at 7pm. Roland will use Powerpoint slides to introduce Shepherd's work to an audience that may not be aware of his impact on Southern Utah Art. A retrospective exhibit of Shepherd's work is currently on display at the museum and will continue through October.

Robert Shepherd art exhibit brochure 2019

Paintings Sold to New Art Collector

I was happy to have Betsy McChesney purchase a second painting for her personal art collection. Now she has both "Modena Crossing" and "Autumn Kiss" hanging in her home. I am grateful to have such great support from my collectors.

Artist Roland Lee with artist Betsy McChesney and Roland Lee painting "Autumn Kiss"