PBS Utah 360 degree Video of Roland Lee Painting in Zion

PBS Utah filming video of Roland Lee painting in Zion

Check out this 360 degree video short featuring Roland Lee painting in Zion. It celebrates the spring 2022 release of Call of the Canyon, Zion National Park, a one-hour PBS Utah documentary celebrating Zion's native legacy, history, and dazzling landscapes that have inspired generations of visitors and artists. Woven throughout the story of Zion National Park are glimpses at artists and their works inspired by the area — from Paiute Indian Tribe artisans to 19th and early 20th century photographers and painters, including Thomas Moran and Maynard Dixon. The park comes alive through interstitial artistic journeys with painters Kate Starling, Roland Lee, folk musician Hall Cannon of 3 Hattrio and cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell. Viewers experience first-hand how Zion National Park sparks a uniquely human creative response.

American Watercolor Weekly Features Roland Lee Spotlight

PBS Utah film crew with artist Roland Lee in Zion National Park

Plein Air Magazine's online American Watercolors Weekly featured a nice spotlight on Roland Lee and his paintings in the September 1, 2021 issue. Included in the article were six images of Roland Lee Studio, four of his recent watercolor paintings and an image taken during the filming of a new PBS Utah special "Call of the Canyon -  Zion National Park" on Artists in Zion.

Roland Lee Painting "Sentinel Shadows" Featured in Art of the West magazine

Sentinel Shadows 22 x 30 watercolor 

 In an article called "Watercolors of the West," Art of the West magazine featured a Roland Lee painting "Sentinel Shadows" in the October 2021 issue. The article was about the upcoming "River Flows - Watercolorists of the American West" show running October 1, 2021 to February 6, 2022 at the Phippen Museum in Prescott AZ. Roland Lee is one of the 14 western artists who will be included in the show.

Roland Lee Paintings in Western Art Collector Magazine - River Flows Phippen Museum Show

Western Art Collector magazine ran a nice article called "These Waters Run Deep" in their October 2021 issue about the upcoming "River Flows" exhibition. Beginning October 1 at the Phippen Museum in Prescott Arizona the show consists of paintings by artists included in the book "The River Flows - Watercolorists of the American west." I am blessed to be one of the artists participating in that show, and was pleased the magazine used a full-page image of my painting "Where A Man Can Breathe." They also used the image on the "Contents" page. The show will run October 1, 2021 through Feb2, 2022.

New Paintings for the Phippen Museum "River Flows" Show

I am so excited to be a part of a very special art exhibit coming up October 1 through February 6. The Show is called "River Flows - Watercolors of the American West" at the Phippen Museum in Prescott Arizona. The show includes paintings by artists who are featured in the new collector art book of the same name. Here are a couple of paintings that will be in the show. Click for more information.

Roland Lee painting "The River Flows" Exhibit

Roland Lee painting "The River Flows" Exhibit

Roland Lee painting "The River Flows" Exhibit

Roland Lee painting "The River Flows" Exhibit

Roland Lee painting "The River Flows" Exhibit

Roland Lee painting "The River Flows" Exhibit

"Call of the Canyon - Zion National Park" PBS Utah Documentary Features Roland Lee

 A wonderful film crew from PBS Utah spent the last two days filming me at my cabin at East Zion, and plein air painting in Zion National Park for a new documentary "Call of the Canyon - Zion National Park". The documentary will address how artists respond to the National Park. Watch for the documentary on tv at a future date.

Roland Lee paints in Zion National Park while being filmed for a new documentary by PBS Utah

Roland Lee painting en plein air in Zion National Park

Roland Lee being interviewed by PBS Utah for Zion Park documentary

Plein Air Camping in the Art Assault Vehicle, 1988 Toyota Pickup

I drove out to Warner Valley, a beautiful desert near my home and did some sketching. Sometimes I just love to get out and travel the cow trails for awhile. On this trip I decided to stay out there overnight in my art assault vehicle (1988 Toyota pickup with 1992 Six Pac Camper.) On this trip I visited the Fort Pearce ruins and searched out some wonderful dinosaur tracks. The evening was gorgeous and the night stars were wonderful. You can see from the photos how magnificent our scenery is around St. George UT.

Beautiful Warner Valley Sunset

1988 Toyota pickup with 1992 Six Pac Camper at Fort Pearce

Dinosaur track in Warner Valley

Exploring Warner Valley in my 1988 Toyota pickup "Art Assault Vehicle"

Buying art at the DSU Student/Faculty show

 Nellie and I visited the Dixie State University student/faculty art show tonight. We always enjoy supporting our young artists. We purchased a wonderful pot to add to our big collection.

Nellie and Roland at the DSU art show.

Zion Painting Purchased

M. Cook with Roland Lee painting of Zion

Thank you to Margo Cook, a valued art collector and friend who purchased "Daydreams at Emerald Falls", one of my newest paintings. She is an amazing watercolor painter and dear friend

First Place Award Received from Utah Watercolor Society

Roland Lee with Award-winning Small Painting From UWS Exhibit 

 I was excited to receive a First Place Award for one of my painting entries in the Utah Watercolor Society 2021 Small Paintings Show. The painting "On Its Last Leg" featured an old Utah barn.