Ribbons Won and Paintings Sold at Arts and the Parks: Light on the Reef DWS Plein Air Event

I enjoyed painting with my two sons, Jim Lee and Jon Lee, at Capitol Reef for the Arts and the Parks event co sponsored by the Entrada foundation. We spent four days painting en plein air and in a two-hour quick draw on the last day. Then the paintings were displayed at Cougar Ridge Resort on Saturday where ribbons were awarded and a sale conducted. I was so pleased that all three of us not only won awards but also sold our paintings. Thanks to the Entrada group and the Utah Watercolor Society for this great annual event.

Roland Lee plein air painting at Capitol Reef

Roland Lee plein air painting at Capitol Reef

The Lee Boys strike again!

Jon Lee and Roland Lee set up their easels at Capitol Reef National Park

Jon Lee, Jim Lee, and Roland Lee all got awards

"The Way to Angels Landing" Book Signing at Deseret Book

 Lyman Hafen and Roland Lee enjoyed signing books at the St. George Deseret Book store recently. Eager purchasers lined up to have their books personalized by the author and illustrator of the wonderful new childrens' book The Way to Angels Landing.

Illustrator Roland Lee (left) and writer Lyman Hafen sign books at Deseret Book.

Zions Bank Art Show

 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.

Guests look at the paintings of Roland Lee at Zions Bank Art Show

Plein Air Utah Rendezvous a Success

 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. 

Daniel Bedel purchased one of my paintings

Another Painting Sold

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.

Watercolor Painting by Roland Lee "Seasons Passage"

New Acrylic Paintings Find Homes

 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.

Acrylic painting by Roland Lee "Desert Crescendo"

Framed painting "Desert Crescendo" by Roland Lee

Roland Lee's paintings in new Childrens' Book

 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

The Way to Angels Landing - Book cover illustration by Roland Lee

Spread from "The Way to Angels Landing" painting by Roland Lee

Finished flats for the Way to Angels Landing

Roland Lee Studio with finished paintings for The Way to Angels Landing book

Roland Lee Painting in American Watercolor Society Associates Show

 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.

 Roland Lee AWS American Watercolor Society Associate Exhibit

Watercolor West Signature Membership

 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.

Shopping at the St. George Art Festival

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.