Toquerville Falls, Yant Flats, and Laverkin overlook in one day

 It was one long day from sunrise to sunset, but I was able to see and sketch in three different awesome spots. My son Jim invited me to go on an "outing" and let me choose the spots. We had a fantastic time. He drives an electric Rivian, and it can pretty much go anywhere. The so-called "road" out to Toquerville Falls almost gave me a heart attack, and turned out to be the most challenging two-mile-an-hour rock crawling event I have ever been on. It is really a jeep trail, but Jim raised the Rivian, let some air out of the tires and we did just fine. What a day!

Roland Lee sketching at Toquerville Falls

Sunset on West Temple from the Laverkin overlook

Roland sketching at beautiful Yant Flats

Varied rock formations at Yant Flats

Jim Lee hiking at Yant Flat

Venna Barrett Purchases Another Zion Painting.

 I am so grateful to my wonderful collectors. Vena Barrett and her son James stopped by my home to see my paintings and left with a new big painting called "Canyon Crescendo."

Roland Lee with Venna and James Barrett and two new paintings they purchased

Amazing, but Freezing Week at Zion Plein Air Art Invitational

I about wore myself out last week at the Zion National Park Plein Air Art Invitational. 15 artists were chosen to participate in the event. The mornings were below freezing but the days were beautiful. I was able to do 8 plein air paintings including a live demonstration and a live paint out the final day.

Roland Lee painting demonstration at Zion Plein Air Art Invitational

Roland Lee painting en plein air at Zion National Park

Collector with plein air painting by Roland Lee

Roland Lee outdoor demonstration watercolor painting of Grafton Schoolhouse

Roland Lee with live demonstration painting all framed

Collectors Purchase Two Large Roland Lee Original Watercolor Paintings

 I am grateful to Doug and Marci Topham who purchased two of my big originals for their home. The paintings include a painting of the St. George LDS Temple as well as a landscape of Zion National Park. 

Doug and Marci Topham purchased two Roland Lee original watercolors which were framed splendidly by my framer Diane Cliff.

Artist Roland Lee will be at the Zion National Park Plein Air Art Invitational

Artist Roland Lee will be one of the plein air painters at the 2024 Zion Plein Air Art Invitational

Roland Lee will be one of 15 noted plein air artists painting in the 2024 Zion Plein Air Art Invitational. The event begins Nov. 4 and runs through Nov. 9 . Artists will paint in the park daily and their will be daily painting demonstrations at the Worthington Gallery in Springdale. Roland will be doing a demo on Thursday November 7 at 11:30pm. Art enthusiasts are welcome at no charge. 

Virginia Howard Painting near Zion National Park

 A Virginia Howard painting was purchased by Roland Lee at the Dixie Watercolor Society Fall Exhibit held at Gallery 35 in St. George Utah.

At the recent DWS Fall Exhibition, a painting by Virginia Howard was puchased by Roland Lee.

A Virginia Howard painting was purchased by Roland Lee

Another Painting Sold

Venna Barrett with artist Roland Lee and her new painting "River to the Angels."

 One of my great collectors, Venna Barrett, purchased my new big oil painting called "River to the Angels." She and her family are avid hikers and know most of the trails in Zion National Park. She loved the painting the moment she saw it, and had to make it a part of her home. 

Plein Air Rendezvous at Midway

 21 instructors and 50 attendees came together for 4 days of instruction, demonstrations and outdoor painting at the 2024 "Plein Air Utah Rendezvous" this week. What a wonderful experience enjoying perfect early-fall weather in some of the most beautiful landscapes in Utah. I enjoyed working with some great watercolor students and professionals during those four days. I appreciate Kathy Cooper, who came all the way out from North Carolina to paint with me today.

Roland Lee and Kathy Cooper

A young lady named Lindsey helping me on one of my paintings

Painting along the Provo River near Heber

Painting below Mt. Timpanogos

Roland Lee painting in the mountains

Gold River Gallery Features Roland Lee Paintings.

I am excited to be part of Travis Humphreys' new Gold River Gallery in Cedar City, UT. He is carryings Some great regional artists. If you are looking for excellent quality representational art this is the place to find it. 111 South Main, Open 1 to 8pm Wednesday through Saturday. 801-586-3399

Travis Humphreys (center) with daughter Sienna and artist Roland Lee

Roland Lee at the Gold River Gallery in Cedar City, UT

Gold River Gallery front door

Tophams Purchase two Original Paintings

 It was a pleasure to meet new collectors, Doug and Marci Topham. They studied my paintings online and purchased two of my original paintings for their home. I am always grateful to those who love my work.

"Zion Canyon Motif" watercolor by Roland Lee

"Dreams by the River" watercolor by Roland Lee