Zion National Park Art Invitational 2026

I'm happy to be invited as one of 15 artists in the 2026 Zion Art Invitational art show, November 2-8, 2026.

Roland Lee painting in the 2025 Zion National Park Invitational Art Show

I have a new home and finally have a home studio. You are invited to visit me and see all my newest originals and prints. Shoot me a text at 435-673-1988 to arrange an appointment. I would love to see you. 

Roland Lee Home Studio in St. George Utah

 

Three Days of Plein Air Painting at Zion National Park

 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.

Plein air painting in Zion National Park

Zion National Park Art Invitational 2025

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.

Nellie and I in front of our wall at the Worthington Gallery 

In front of my oil painting New Beginnings at Worthington Gallery.

Sept 12-13 New Oil Paintings by Roland Lee Featured in Art Show at Gold River 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. 

Zion painting "Muse of Dreams," Oil on linen by Roland Lee

Zion Painting 18 x 24 Oil painting on board by Roland Lee

Frampton Family Purchases Roland Lee Painting

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.

The Frampton family with my painting "Sentinel Shadows."

"A Perfect Morning" watercolor by Roland Lee

Art Reception on September 4 at Arrowhead Gallery

 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.

Roland Lee featured artist Arrowhead Gallery

Plein Air Painting in Zion National Park

 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. 

A new oil painting started in my "East Zion Studio"

Plein Air painting in Zion Park

Another plein air painting in Zion National Park

Painting outdoors at 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.

Roland Lee painting en plein air in Zion National Park

Roland Lee painting plein air in Zion National Park

New Oil and Acrylic Paintings in the Arrowhead Gallery

 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.

Roland Lee is now represented by The Arrowhead Gallery

Roland Lee new oil and acrylic paintings are handled by the Arrowhead Gallery

Roland Lee in front of the Arrowhead Gallery in St. George

Book Signing and Art Talk

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.

Richard Manwaring purchased a print

Steve and Trudy Manwaring with their copy of the book

Plein Air Painting with John Poon and New Painting Friends

 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.

Plein air Roland Lee painting purchased by Lura Joseph

Roland Lee plein air painting purchased by Kathy Chessee

Painting Acrylics en plein air with John Poon

Roland Lee painting en plein air at South Ogden Nature Park

 I am enjoying a wonderful workshop with my friend and master artist John Poon. Joined by 10 others we painted every day this week outdoors in the Ogden and Bountiful Utah area. It has been a fun week while I try to make sense of painting in acrylics. It has been so hot that I had to keep misting my palette, the paints and even my canvases to keep the acrylics from drying out. But I am having a blast.

Roland Lee plein air painting at Beus Pond

My friends plein air painting 

Talking plein air painting with the Dixie Watercolor Society

 I enjoyed speaking at the closing social for the Dixie Watercolor Society. I showed my Sienna easel and my Winsor Newton hand-held kit. I also sold quite a few copies of my new book, "Legacy in Landscapes."

Roland Lee speaking to the Dixie Watercolor Society at Tonaquint Park

Plein air painting in Zion National Park

 We enjoyed a couple of days in Zion National Park. The weather was perfect for plein air painting. 

Painting with my hand-held paint kit from Winsor Newton

Plein air painting in Pine Creek Canyon

Plein air painting with my Sienna easel in east Zion

New Roland Lee Art Book 100 copies sold in two weeks

Roland Lee new art book "A Legacy in Landscapes"

 My new art book, "Legacy in Landscapes" is selling really well. I have sold 100 copies in the first two weeks and have several book signings scheduled. The book is hard bound full color 160 pages featureing many of my newer paintings. Click here to see it.

Utah Watercolor Society Spring Show

Roland Lee award winning painting at Dixie Watercolor Society Spring show

My painting, "Angels Landing" received second place in the Utah Watercolor Society Spring Show. It is held in the Nelson Attic Gallery at the Provo City Library.

Springville Museum of Art Spring Salon 2025

Roland Lee at the Springville Museum of Art Spring Salon

I  was thrilled to have my painting "Rugged Grandeur" juried in to the Springville Museum of Art Spring Salon 2025. It is an amazing show.

Two Roland Lee Paintings Featured in the April 2025 Western Art Collector Magazine

Roland Lee has two paintings included in the April 2025 section of Western Art Collector Magazine. they appear in a special collection featuring Paintings of the National Parks. The paintings are both of Zion National Park. Included are: "Rugged Grandeur" and "Angels Landing at Peace."|

Roland Lee painting "Rugged Grandeur" in Western Art Collector Magazine

Angels Landing at Peace. Roland Lee painting in Western Art Collector Magazine.

New Roland Lee Art Book

 I just received an advance copy of my new art book, Roland Lee Legacy in Landscapes. I am so pleased with the color and the print quality. It is always exciting to see a new publication, but I am thrilled with this book. 160 pages, full color hardcover for $39.95 plus tax and shipping. And of course I will sign them. They will be available for shipment hopefully by April 15. 

Roland Lee holding his new art book with Jen and Kevin Poulsen from Park Partners Publishing