First Place Award at Utah Watercolor Society Small Paintings Show

"On Its Last Leg" 4 x 6 watercolor by Roland Lee

I was honored to receive First Place at the Utah Watercolor Society Small Paintings Show for my little painting of a rustic Utah Barn. Called "On Its Last Leg" the old barn has seen both good days and bad days but is still standing. That's pretty much the way I feel. Also exhibited was "Palm Shadow" Seville Spain.

"Palm Shadow" Seville Spain 4x 6 Watercolor by Roland Lee

Just Released "The River Flows - Artists of the American West"

I am so excited to have my paintings included with such notable artists as Dean Mitchell and others in this new coffee table book. Available in both hardbound, and special "clam shell" collectors editions, this gorgeous book traces the history of artist who worked in watercolor to portray the western landscape and people. Compiled by Don Weller and Marlin Rotach, the book is a magnificent addition to the art libraries, and I am deeply honored to have my paintings included.

New Painting Accepted in 52nd Annual Watercolor West International Juried Exhibit

I was notified that my painting "Moroccan Musician," painted after a trip to Spain and Marocco, was juried into the 2020 52nd annual Watercolor West International Juried Exhibition. This is the second straight year one of my paintings has been juried into this  elite show. It will be on display at the Brea Gallery in California from September through December 2020. The juror was noted watercolorist Iain Stewart.

Three Paintings in Utah Watercolor Society 2020 Spring Open Exhibit

"Anyone for Hoops" was selected for the UWS Spring Open Exhibition

I was pleased to have three paintings selected by juror David Smith for the Spring 2020 UWS Open Exhibition. Because of the Coronavirus the show will be exhibited online only from June 1 to August 31.  My Paintings, "Anyone for Hoops" "Long Term Parking" and "Shopping in the Casbah" are in the exhibit.

Coronavirus Doesn't Shut Down Painting!

I was able to sell more than 20 paintings online during the Covid-19 shut down.

I had to shut down my art gallery for most of March and April to comply with national and state precautions due to the Coronavirus. So I just moved my painting studio to my home and went to work. Turns out my painting production actually went up. So with all my new paintings I side-stepped the shutdown by having a couple of online sales for my media followers and previous collectors. They came through and we had a sell-out, which got me through the shut-down in better shape than most businesses. Thanks to everyone who support me.

Some of the paintings completed during the Covid-19 pandemic

Meghana Mitragotri Art Show in Pleasanton

My student Meg Mitragotri is having a solo art show at the Pleasanton Firehouse Art Center February 26 through March 31. I am very proud of her and all my students who had art shows this past year. She also released a book of her paintings too.Way to go Meg!

TWSA 44th Annual International Watercolor Exhibit Selects Roland Lee Painting

The Roland Lee watercolor painting, "Railroad Summit" was juried in the 44th Annual Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA) exhibition in Kenosha Wisconsin. I was excited to receive that announcement today. The exhibit runs May 2 through August 2, 2020 at the Kenosha Museum. That painting will also appear, along with four other Roland Lee paintings in the new book: The River Flows: Watercolors of the American West to be released in June 2020.

"Railroad Summit" watercolor painting by Roland Lee will be exhibited at he TWSA 44th annual exhibition in Kenosha Wisconsin.

Roland Lee Wins First Place at Dixie Sears Art Museum Invitational

Artist Roland Lee and collector Betsy McChesney stand in front of Roland's first place painting "Golden Day in Zion" at Dixie Sears Art Invitational

I was pleased to win the first place ribbon in watercolor at the Dixie Sears Invitational art show held at the Eccles Fine Arts Center Sears Art Museum. Art collector Betsey McChesney purchased the award-winning painting "Golden Day in Zion" at the event.

Featured Artist at Gallery 35

Roland Lee Featured Artist at Gallery 35. Senior Sampler article

Article on Roland Lee being the featured artist at Gallery 35 From February 5 through April 29. Roland will have 10 paintings on exhibit during that time. Gallery hours are 11am to 6pm Wednesday through Saturday. Gallery address 35 North Main, St. George UT 84770.

New Annette Everett Sculpture chosen for Roland Lee Collection

At the "Live Life Inspired" exhibit at Illume Gallery, it was fun to visit with all the artists. I especially enjoyed my visit with one of my favorite artists Annette Everett and was able to purchase another bronze from her, "The Good Shepherd." This is my third bronze from Annette.

"Duet - Mary and Martha" bronze by Annette Everett in the Roland Lee Collection

"The Good Shepherd" bronze by Annette Everett in the Roland Lee Collection

"Gratitude" bronze by Annette Everett in the Roland Lee Collection
Displayed with woodcut by Royden Card also in the Roland Lee Collection

Square One Student Art Exhibit at SUMA

Roland Lee at Square One student exhibit SUMA art museum

I was one of the jurors for the new southern Utah High School art exhibit called "Square One." The brainchild of Jessica Farling, director of the Southern Utah Museum of Art, Square One represents all high schools in the souther part of Utah. Congratulations to all the young artists who made it. Their art is exciting and innovative.

My Son Jim Lee Presents First One-man Show

I am so proud of my two sons, Jim and Jon Lee, who are both having one-man exhibits at the same time right now. Jon's is at the Kanab Library and Jim hosted one at his home studio in Highland Utah. Jim had a great turnout and sold 13 paintings. He recently completed his 100th watercolor painting as well and has won a number of awards.

Many new collectors at Zion Centennial Show

I was pleased to sell 15 paintings at the 2019 Zion Centennial Plein Air Celebration. Only ten artists were invited to participate this centennial year, and we had a tremendously successful sale. Here are some of my wonderful collectors.

Roland Lee with Betsy McChesney

Roland Lee with Darci Carlson and her husband

Roland and Nellie Lee with Gary Tedesco and wife

Roland Lee with Jill Romboy and husband

Roland Lee with Kirk Tanner and his wife

Roland Lee with Robert and Mary Wilkinson

Roland Lee with Tracy Jones

Jon Lee presents first one-man exhibit at the Kanab Library

I helped my son, Jonathan Lee, set up his first one-man show at the Kanab Library this week. The show includes 15 watercolors which will remain on display for the next three months.  He will give a talk at an artists reception Friday Nov.1 7pm. Give him a shout-out at brushmileage@gmail.com.

Jon Lee (on Ladder) with his mom Nellie Lee and son Dallin Lee.

Jon Lee has 15 watercolors on display at the Kanab City Library

Hanging the show at Kanab Library

Watercolor artist Jonathan Lee

Zion Painting Featured in Western Art Collector Magazine

My painting "Hiking the Zion Narrows" is featured on page 157 in the November 2019 issue of Western Art Collector Magazine to illustrate the article "Zion Forever" about the Zion Centennial Art Show. 11 invited artists will paint en plein air during the five day event in Zion National Park concluding with an art show.

Watercolor painting of the Zion Narrows by Roland Lee

29 Paintings Sold at 3-Man Show

Jim, Jonathan and Roland Lee hanging paintings for their first three-man show at the Roland Lee Art Gallery in St. George, UT.

Wow, what a fun experience having my two sons, Jim and Jonathon, join me for a three-man show at my St. George Gallery. I took most of my own artwork down except for about ten paintings and literally filled my walls with the watercolors of my sons. Both have been really good at drawing since childhood, but only in the past two years have taken up painting. So it was  areal thrill to have them join me for our first big show together. We had lots of people come to the opening reception Thursday night, and all day Friday and Saturday. Amazingly we sold 29 paintings between the three of us so it was a resounding success. I hope we can do it again some time.