Award for Painting at Sears Invitational

My painting"Standing Tall" a 22 x 29 watercolor of Zion National Park won an award and was purchased by Brooks and June Pace at the 2016 Dixie State University Sears Invitational this week. I also sold an 11 x 14 oil painting called "Desert Afternoon."

"Standing Tall" 22 x 29 Watercolor painting by Roland Lee 

"Desert Afternoon" 11 x 14 Oil Painting by Roland Lee sold at the Sears Invitational

St. George Art Museum Presents Exhibit honoring 100th Anniversary of the National Parks

River of Time watercolor 21 x 29 on display at the St. George Art Museum

Roland lee's painting "River of Time" has been selected to appear in the upcoming exhibit "Uniting America: 100 Years on Common Ground" at the St. George Museum of Art. The exhibit honors the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Park System in America. An opening reception will be held Thursday January 15, 2016 from 6-9pm. The show remains on exhibit through May 2016.

Roland Lee and Royden Card team up for Arts to Zion Studio Event

The paintings of Roland Lee and Royden Card are featured in this new book

Artist and printmaker Royden Card and painter Roland Lee will share the studio during the Arts to Zion Studio Tour January 14 -16, 2016. Royden is know for his wonderful color-filled oil landscapes as well as his striking hand-pulled prints. Both artists will have work on display and be demonstrating their art forms to visitors during the three-day event. Roland Lee and Royden card are featured in the book Art of the National Parks published recently. Visitors to the studio event will receive a special free gift. 165 North 100 East, St. George UT

A Pair of Tiny Paintings for Christmas

Christmas is here again and my studio is filled with the wonderful sounds of Christmas music. I decided to do a couple of small watercolor paintings of my favorite place in winter--the pioneer town of Pine Valley, Utah. After a fresh snowfall, there is nothing prettier. Click to view them on my website.

"Winter Snow 1" 4" x 6" watercolor by Roland Lee

"Winter Snow 2" 4" x 6" watercolor by Roland Lee

Happy Collectors Purchase Two Paintings at LaFave Gallery

I was excited to learn that two more of my paintings disappeared off the wall at LaFave Gallery in Springdale Utah this week. No, they were not stolen. Happy collectors purchased them during the "Colors of Fall" show which continues through November. Stop by if you are in the Zion National Park area.

"Canyon Colors" watercolor of Kolob Canyons 12  14

"Eagle Crags" watercolor of cliffs near Zion National Park 6 x 9