Thanks to everyone who stopped by the annual Zions Bank Art show to see my new work. It is a great feeling to see all the people who support our local artists. All three levels of the downtown branch of Zions Bank were filled with artists and their artworks. Thank you to Zions Bank for their continued support of our local art community.
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| Guests look at the paintings of Roland Lee at Zions Bank Art Show |
I enjoyed spending this past week in Midway Utah painting outdoors, demonstrating watercolor techniques and rubbing shoulders with a lot of good artists. In the end I sold three paintings and brought home two.
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| Daniel Bedel purchased one of my paintings |
Thanks to M. Cirzan from Las Cruces, New Mexico for his purchase of "Seasons Passage" a watercolor featuring a weathered and collapsing old homestead after a snowfall. This painting was exhibited at the Utah Watercolor Society annual Spring show in 2022.
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| Watercolor Painting by Roland Lee "Seasons Passage" |
My new acrylic on canvas painting "Desert Crescendo" was shipped out today to a collector in Michigan. I am so grateful to my faithful collectors for their willingness to have my paintings become a part of their collections.
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| Acrylic painting by Roland Lee "Desert Crescendo" |
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| Framed painting "Desert Crescendo" by Roland Lee |
I'm happy to announce our new children's book "The Way to Angels Landing." Lyman Hafen came to me with a story he wrote about a young boy and his desire to climb Angels Landing, an exciting but dangerous hike in Zion National Park. In the process, the boy comes to an understanding about the death of his beloved grandfather. He realizes that he will always be near. Lyman invited me to illustrate the book, which took several months and included 20 large watercolor paintings. I am happy with the results. The book is available for $19.95 with free shipping from www.lymanhafen.com
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| The Way to Angels Landing - Book cover illustration by Roland Lee |
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| Spread from "The Way to Angels Landing" painting by Roland Lee |
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| Finished flats for the Way to Angels Landing |
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| Roland Lee Studio with finished paintings for The Way to Angels Landing book |
My painting "Party Line" was juried into the 2022 American Watercolor society Associate Members online exhibit. The show will run online from June 4 through August 20, 2022.
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| Roland Lee AWS American Watercolor Society Associate Exhibit |
I was notified by "Watercolor West" that following my acceptance in the current show I have been awarded signature member status. I consider that a lifetime achievement and am very grateful to be admitted to this wonderful transparent-only watercolor society.
The boys and I enjoyed strolling through the St. George Art Festival today along with quite a few of my other grandkids, and one of my great-grandsons too. We are at Emily Thomas' booth and I am holding the painting I just bought from her called "Los Tres Amigos." I succumbed to my art addiction and purchased 7 new paintings, 3 new pots, and a wood plate. Too much fun.
My painting, "Colorful Solitude" was juried into the 98th annual Spring Salon of the Springville Museum of Art. The show runs from April 27 through July 2, 2022. This is an important museum show and I am grateful to have my work included.
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| "Colorful Solitude" watercolor painting of Lake Powell in the Springville 98th annual Spring Salon |
I was happy to find out my painting "Season's Passage" was juried into the 2022 Utah Watercolor Society Spring Open Exhibition. The show will be on display at the Logan Fine Art Gallery May 6 - May 31, 2022.
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| "Season's Passage" watercolor painting by Roland Lee in the Utah Watercolor Society 2022 Spring Open Exhibition |
