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 |
I was invited to judge a local art show for the Southern Utah Art Guild and discovered the wonderful pottery of Anita Gardner. I decided to purchase one of her works which I was really impressed with. I have since added a couple of other pots as well.
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| Roland Lee shows off new pot acquired from Anita Gardner |
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| Roland Lee painting in May 2022 Western Art Collector Magazine |
Carl Larson purchased my painting, "Glory of Dawn." Carl has an extensive art collection, and I am so pleased to have him select a Roland Lee painting to be a part of it.
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| Carl Larson and Roland Lee painting |
I was excited to find out my painting "Autumn's Ambience" was selected for the 54th annual Watercolor West International Exhibition. The show will be at the Coastline College Gallery of Art in Newport Beach CA.
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| "Autumn's Ambience" Watercolor West 2022 Exhibit |
Roland Lee's painting "Zion Canyon Reflections" was featured in the portfolio, "Desert Emotions" by John O'Hern in the May 2022 issue of Western Art Collector magazine. The painting was purchased by Keith Criddle.
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| Zion Canyon Reflections by Roland Lee |
My granddaughter and her friend enjoyed painting in my studio for her private birthday party. They both painted a wonderful little floral painting and really were quite good. Many of my children and grandchildren have artistic talents and it is fun to watch them blossom.
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| A fun birthday painting party in my studio |
It is always fun (but exhausting) for me to have four students come into my studio once a month for two days of painting together. After a couple of hours of instruction, they work on their own paintings for the remainder of the time. We have several critiques where we all help each other with problems, and give encouragement. I am always impressed as I was in my April class.
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| Meg Mitrigotri and Roland Lee in Master Class with works she created |
I was thrilled to have my painting 'By the Canal" chosen for inclusion in the May issue of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine. The painting will be part of a special section called "Green Zones" showing how artists use the color green in their paintings.
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| Roland Lee painting in Fine Art Connoisseur magazine may 2022 |
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| Roland Lee watercolor painting in WFWS 47th annual exhibit |
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| Film crew with Roland Lee in Zion National Park |
PBS Utah is airing a promo trailer for their new documentary "Call of the Canyon - Zion National Park." The full-length documentary on artists in Zion National Park will be officially released in January 2022. I am thrilled to be a part of this wonderful new film, and to share my love for this wonderful place. Click here to view the promo.
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| Roland Lee article in St. George Lifestyle Magazine |
I am honored that JJ Abernathy, editor of St. George Lifestyle Magazine, chose to do an editorial about me and my work. She invited Janice Brooks to visit my studio and talk to me about my painting process and what I love most about my art career. Thanks to all of you for a beautiful magazine. My painting "Winter Blessings" is on the cover. The painting is owned by Catherine and the late Glen Blakley.
