The weather is so wonderful in southern Utah that we decided to go plein air painting in Zion National Park. The sun was shining and it was literally perfect for outdoor painting in February! We enjoyed a couple of nights in Virginia Howard's lovely home at Zion Ridge and painted three days. So great to be outdoors when winter seems like summer.
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| Plein air painting in Zion National Park |
We were greeted by wonderful warm weather for the week of painting in Zion National Park. The magnificent Yellow leaves on the Cottonwoods added drama to every scene. I was pleased to sell nine paintings at the Gala event Friday and during the live paint-out on Saturday. It was so much fun being with the other 14 invited artists and meeting so many new and repeat collectors. Thanks to Worthington Gallery and the Zion Forever Project for sponsoring this event which supports the mission of Zion Park. Half of all sales went to the Forever Project.
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| Nellie and I in front of our wall at the Worthington Gallery |
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| In front of my oil painting New Beginnings at Worthington Gallery. |
The Gold River Gallery is hosting a special showing of my new paintings on September 12-13. In addition to my watercolor paintings I will also be showing my new oil paintings as well. The show runs from 6pm to 9pm Friday night with an art talk and powerpoint presentation at 7 pm. The show continues all day Saturday, and I will be there as well to talk about my work and sign my new art book.
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| Zion painting "Muse of Dreams," Oil on linen by Roland Lee |
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| Zion Painting 18 x 24 Oil painting on board by Roland Lee |
I was excited to meet The Frampton family today who purchased my painting, "Sentinel Shadows" along with a second painting, "The Perfect Morning." It was a delight meeting them and find out she had been looking at my work for a long time on line. What a joy to have precious collectors support my work.
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| The Frampton family with my painting "Sentinel Shadows." |
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| "A Perfect Morning" watercolor by Roland Lee |
I will be the featured artist at Arrowhead Gallery during September. I will have an opening reception and book signing on Thursday September 4 at the gallery from 6 to 8pm. I hope to see you.
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| Roland Lee featured artist Arrowhead Gallery |
I've enjoyed spending a few days each week this summer at our east Zion cabin studio. I have started a couple of new oil paintings there but especially love going into the park for some plein air painting on location.
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| A new oil painting started in my "East Zion Studio" |
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| Plein Air painting in Zion Park |
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| Another plein air painting in Zion National Park |
I spent a couple of wonderful days painting outdoors in Zion National Park and completed three new small paintings. I used my hand-held Winsor Newton watercolor set.
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| Roland Lee painting en plein air in Zion National Park |
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| Roland Lee painting plein air in Zion National Park |
I have added a new art gallery in downtown St. George. My new oil and acrylic paintings will be on display for purchase at this location. My watercolors will still be handled by my other art galleries. I have 9 new paintings on display now. 68 East Tabernacle Street, St. George UT. 435-628-9592.
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| Roland Lee is now represented by The Arrowhead Gallery |
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| Roland Lee new oil and acrylic paintings are handled by the Arrowhead Gallery |
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| Roland Lee in front of the Arrowhead Gallery in St. George |
I had a nice crowd attend my book signing June 21 at the St. George Chamber of Commerce meeting room. I signed lots of books and shared stories behind the paintings in my new book, Roland Lee, A Legacy in Landscapes. The event was sponsored by the Book Bungalow, a local book store. My two daughters Jodi and Jana helped set up and Jodi read some quotes from the book.
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| Richard Manwaring purchased a print |
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| Steve and Trudy Manwaring with their copy of the book |
I am enjoying painting with new artist friends in the Ogden area as part of an acrylic workshop with master artist John Poon. Thanks to Lura Joseph and Kathy Chessee for purchasing a couple of my new plein air paintings.
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| Plein air Roland Lee painting purchased by Lura Joseph |
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| Roland Lee plein air painting purchased by Kathy Chessee |
