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| Venna Barrett with artist Roland Lee and her new painting "River to the Angels." |
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.
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| Roland Lee and Kathy Cooper |
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| A young lady named Lindsey helping me on one of my paintings |
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| Painting along the Provo River near Heber |
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| Painting below Mt. Timpanogos |
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| Roland Lee painting in the mountains |
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| Travis Humphreys (center) with daughter Sienna and artist Roland Lee |
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| Roland Lee at the Gold River Gallery in Cedar City, UT |
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| Gold River Gallery front door |
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.
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| "Zion Canyon Motif" watercolor by Roland Lee |
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| "Dreams by the River" watercolor by Roland Lee |
It was fun to have my painting "Free Fallin'" win the Patrons Choice Award at the Gallery 35 show in St. George Utah.
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| "Free Fallin'" wins Patron's Choice Award |
I am grateful to the Fairbanks family for purchasing one of my oil paintings of a dry wash located in Kayenta Utah. It is always rewarding to see one of my pantings find a new home.
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| Steve and Thalene Fairbanks with their new Roland Lee painting |
I delivered about six new paintings to the Thunderbird Foundation Gallery at the Maynard Dixon Property in Mt. Carmel, UT. Gallery director, Susan Bingham, has done an excellent job selecting artists and displaying their work in her spacious art gallery. I appreciate having her carry my work. It is a real honor having my work displayed on the same walls as artists Matt Smith, Glenn Dean, and John Lintott.
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| Roland Lee and Susan Bingham stand by Roland's display wall in the beautiful Thunderbird Foundation Gallery on the Maynard Dixon property. |
Outdoor Painter - Plein Air Today Magazine
My painting "Symbol of Freedom" is featured in Plein Air Magazine's newsletter Plein Air Today, "How 9 Plein Air Artists Honor the Fourth of July."
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| Roland Lee Painting in Plein Air Magazine Plein Air Today article |
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| Roland Lee at the Zion Plein Air Art Invitational |
The Zion Plein Air Art Invitational will happen again this year in the fall. I am pleased to be one of 15 artists to participate in the November 4-9, 2024 art event. Sponsored by the Zion Forever Project and the Worthington Gallery in Springdale, the six-day event will feature daily painting demonstrations, wet paint sale, and auction. Plan to be there.
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| Roland Lee Zion Plein Air Art Invitational |
My friend Steve Manwaring and I enjoyed a couple of days at my "Studio in East Zion" and were able to paint in Zion National Park both days. With the temperature over 100 degrees in St. George, it was nice to enjoy temperatures in the 80's, along with shade and a cool breeze in Zion.
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| Steve Manwaring plein air painting in Zion National Park |
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| Roland Lee plein air painting in Zion National Park |
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| Roland Lee "Studio at East Zion" with my "Art Assault Vehicle" a 1988 Toyota pickup with camper. |
