Award of Merit Utah Watercolor Society

It was nice to exhibit my painting "Farm Chores" alongside the work of my two sons, Jon and Jim, in the Utah Watercolor Society Small Painting Show July 2019. They both sold their paintings which is always a treat. I received the "Award of Merit" for my painting.

Roland Lee "Award of Merit "Utah Watercolor Society Small Painting Show July 2019
"Farm Chores"

Jon Lee "Castle of Stone" UWS Small Painting Show July 2019 SOLD!

Jim Lee "Wild Tree - Capitol Reef" Plein Air SOLD at the Utah Watercolor Society Small Painting Show July 2019

Western Art Collector Magazine Article on Zion Canyon Artists

David Brown article in Western Art Collector July 2019 about Zion Park and Grand Canyon

David Brown wrote a wonderful feature article for the July 2019 Western Art Collector magazine which spotlighted the centennial celebrations this year of both Zion National Park and Grand Canyon National Park. I was pleased that he quoted me a number of times in the article as he talked about the experiences of artists such as Gunnar Widforss, Maynard Dixon, and Thomas Moran. He mentioned many of today's active plein air artists as well. Thanks to publisher Josh Rose for producing a great magazine.

Etched Magazine article about artist Roland Lee

Artist Roland Lee article in Etched Magazine July 2019

Many thanks to publisher Darci Hansen of Etched Magazine for their wonderful article about my artwork in the July 2019 issue. They did a great job of illustrating with old black and white photos of me and my wife Nellie. It was truly a lot of fun as the article told of my early beginnings as a painter and shared information about my current retrospective art show at the DSU Sears Museum.

Second Spread featuring Roland Lee paintings Etched Magazine

Black and White photo of Roland Lee painting in Zion Canyon by Gene Butera

"Falls at Emerald Pools" painting by Roland Lee featured on the Contents page of Etched magazine

"Leave It as It Is," National Park Painters Featured in Western Art Collector Magazine

John O'Hern article in the July 2019 issue of Western Art Collector

Several Roland Lee paintings appeared in the July 2019 issue of Western Art Collector Magazine. "Leave it as it is," by John O'Hern discussed the role artists have played in the development of America's national parks. Some of the best of today's artists were included, and I was proud to be a part of it.

"Zion Fireglow" and "Mt. Majestic & Spearhead" by Roland Lee in Western Art Collector Magazine

Zion Park Centennial ad features Roland Lee painting "A Glimpse of Heaven"

Amazing Turnout for Retrospective Exhibit Opening

Roland Lee speaking at DSU Sears Art Museum

Over 100 people turned out for my opening reception on June 7 for my 40-year retrospective show. The show runs at the Dixie State University Sears Art Museum through August 2, 2019. I gave a short talk. Thanks to Kathy C. and her awesome crew for the setup.

New Zion Book Funded on Kickstarter

Discovering Zion, a Pictorial Guide to the landscape, Geology, and History of Zion National Park by Roland Lee, Robert Eves, and Lyman Hafen.

We decided to launch a Kickstarter campaign on line to help fund our new Zion Book called "Discovering Zion, a Pictorial Guide to the landscape, Geology, and History of Zion National Park." We were amazed to see many of our friends and supporters  dive in to help us achieve our goal in just 12 hours. We are so grateful to the many people who supported our efforts.Additional funds raised will be used to seed a new program which will bring students into the park to have a plein air painting experience. Thanks again to everyone. The book will be released in early fall.

Spreads from Discovering Zion, a Pictorial Guide to Zion National Park

Two Paintings Selected for Utah Watercolor Society Show

The Utah Watercolor Society summer Small Painting Show features paintings by Roland Lee and his sons Jim Lee and Jon Lee. The show will hang at the Sego 3 Gallery in Salt Lake City through the summer months. "Farmyard Chores" and "Two Cowboys" will be in the show.

"Farm Chores" watercolor by Roland Lee

"Two Good Cowboys" watercolor by roland Lee

At Work Hanging My Retrospective Show

We had a great crew including volunteers helping to prepare and hang my one man show at Dixie State University Sears Art Show today. It's going to be a killer show. Thanks to Kathy Cieslewicz, Beverly Mangum, Makenzie Dunford, Brady Richardson, Morgan Clements, Tara Baird and others at Dixie State for all their hard work, as well as their crew of volunteers.

100 Paintings on exhibit at DSU Sears Art Museum

100 Painting covering 40 years. Roland Lee Restrospective

University Donors Receive Gift of Roland Lee Painting.

My painting "Cliffs of Zion" was purchased by the Dixie State University as a gift to honor Denis and Diane Lyman for their $1 million contribution towards a new geology program and regional center, which will be housed on the top floor of the new $58 million Science, Engineering & Technology building set to break ground in the fall. It will be called the Denis and Diane Lyman Geology program. The couple has been taking geology classes through ICL teacher Rick Miller, which sparked their interest in geology and prompted the gift. Click to see video of the presentation on St. George News.