Plein Air Utah at Midway

 The Plein Air Painters of Utah and the Midway Art Association teamed up to present Plein Air Utah. This was our fourth year and included 22 members of our group acting as instructors  for the 45 artists who attended this fun event. I gave a painting demonstration and assisted the artists as they painted. A special treat was having my daughter Jana attend this year, and she created some fun paintings.

Teachers at Plein Air Painters of Utah Midway event

Roland Lee teacher at Plein Air Utah in Midway, Utah

Roland Lee plein air painting at Plein Air Utah event

Jana Lee Cherry plein air painting at Bessendorfer Farm

Roland Lee and daughter Jana at Heber Creeper Train Station

Plein air painting at Midway

Roland Lee demonstration painting at Midway Plein Air

My painting on the cover of St. George Lifestyle magazine

 I was pleased to see my painting "Canyon Flow" on the cover of St. George Magazine. The painting features a scene at Hell Hole near Kayenta Utah where a long thin waterfall streaks down the canyon cliffs during rain storms creating this scene at the bottom.

Roland Lee watercolor painting on the magazine cover

August Master Class

 I enjoyed a wonderful Master Class with several awesome painters. What a joy to have them also leave with a few of my paintings as well.

Meg Mitragotri with Roland Lee 

Roland Lee with the Mitragotri family

Pein Air Magazine Aug 2023

 My painting, "Patiently Waiting" was featured on page 87 of the September issue of Plein Air Magazine along with the other winners in the May 2023 Plein Air Salon.

Plein Air Magazine Sept 2023 Plein Air Salon Winners

Highway 89 Art Show at Maynard Dixon property this weekend

Roland Lee painting at Maynard Dixon property Art Show

Roland Lee painting at Maynard Dixon property Art Show

Roland Lee painting at Maynard Dixon property Art Show

Roland Lee painting at Maynard Dixon property Art Show

You are invited! The Plein Air Painters of Utah, of which I am a member, will be presenting "Art on Highway 89" at the Maynard Dixon property. The show starts Friday July 14, 2023 and runs through August. There will be a special reception July 14 at 5pm. I will be painting en plein air at the Thunderbird Dixon Legacy Gallery on Saturday July 15.

Roland Lee painting wins Best Western in Plein Air Salon May 2023

 My painting "Patiently Waiting" was named the winner in the "Western" category of the May 2023 Plein Air Salon. My painting "Alone Again" was awarded Honorable Mention in the same competition. I was thrilled that four of my paintings out of 697 entries were named to the Top 100. The juror was Joe Anna Arnett. Thank you Kari Stober and Plein Air Magazine. Click here for news release from PleinAir magazine.

"Paitently Waiting" by Roland Lee announced Winner in Western Category May 2023 Plein Air Salon

Roland Lee paintings in PleinAir Salon Top 100

Four Roland Lee Watercolor paintings were selected in 
the Top 100 of the May 2023 PleinAir Salon

Four Roland Lee paintings were entered in the PleinAir Salon monthly competition and out of 697 entries four of my paintings were selected in the Top 100. 19 countries were represented in the competition. The juror was JoeAnna Arnett.  The paintings were "Alone Again," "Patiently Waiting," "Soft and Quiet," and "Winter Wood." 

Centennial Painting for Bryce Canyon National Park

It was an honor to be commissioned to paint a special painting for Bryce Canyon National Park's Centennial Celebration. I was invited to unveil my painting at the ceremony on the edge of Bryce Canyon June 2023. Utah governor Spencer Cox was present at the ceremony.

Bryce Canyon Association Director Gayle Pollock and Roland Lee unveil Roland's painting at the 2023 Centennial Celebration at Bryce Canyon National Park.

Roland Lee Painting Awarded to outgoing Zion Forever Project CEO Lyman Hafen

Natalie Britt, Lyman Hafen, and Jeff Bradybaugh

Retiring CEO of the Zion Forever, Project Lyman Hafen, was awarded an original Roland Lee painting at a special gathering in Salt Lake City. The painting of Zion National Park was purchased due to the kindness of a private donor. On hand to present the award was current CEO Natalie Britt, Zion Park Superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh, Zions Bank president Scott Anderson and others.

Plein Air Painters of Utah Highway 89 Show Underway in Brigham City UT

Shanna Kunz chats with others at the opening of Highway 89 PAPU show
Roland Lee paintings displayed on the wall

The Plein Air Painters of Utah special traveling show Highway 89 "Art on the Highway" is underway,
Is is kicking off during the Brigham City Arts Festival at the Hive.  The paintings represent locations along Highway 89 that runs through Utah from top to bottom. It will be exhibited at four locations during 2023 and 2024.
“Art on Main“, May 26 – June 7, 2023 Brigham City UT
Brushworks Gallery, June 15 – July 1, 2003 Salt Lake City UT
Thunderbird Foundation Gallery in Mount Carmel from July 14 – Aug 11.
Springville Art Museum November 15, 2023–March 2024 Springville UT

Paintings by Roland Lee and Spike Ress at the Highway 89 show opening

Roland Lee painting of the Maynard Dixon living history museum