Original Watercolor Paintings by Roland Lee
A signature member of the National Watercolor Society, Roland Lee has become internationally recognized for his transparent watercolor paintings of the Southwest, rural America, and European landscapes. His watercolor landscape paintings are now in over 1,000 museum, university, corporate, and private art collections throughout the world. Roland Lee is also a popular watercolor workshop instructor and enjoys sharing his watercolor painting techniques through step by step tutorials and free painting lessons. Read Biography of Roland Lee
Roland lee painting Zion National ParkSinawava Silence won First Place in Watercolor as well as First Place in overall Two-dimensional category at the 2012 St. George Art Festival featuring 110 artists.

Roland Lee Gallery at Zion Mountain Ranch near Zion National Park Current and Upcoming Exhibits:
St. George Art Festival
Roland Lee received First Place award in watercolor and First Place in Two-dimensional art at the St. George Art Festival.
St. George Art Museum
"Collection within the Collection" at St. George Art Museum. 11 of Roland Lee's paintings are on display with others from the museum's permanent collection
. January 14 through May 12, 2012.

 

Step Roland LEe painting workshops by Step Watercolor Painting Lessons:
New watercolor painting demonstrations 40 free painting demonstrations: 1-In his January class Roland demonstrates how to paint three snow scenes
2-See how Roland uses a view finder to quickly select his painting subjects when plein air painting in Zion National Park.



Roland Lee painting workshopsWatercolor Painting Workshops:
2-Day Workshops in St. George
Roland will present several two-day drawing and painting workshops in St. George at A passion for Painting Studio in St. George during 2012. Check the Workshop page for a complete Listing.
Thurs-Fri Apr 19-20, 9am to 4pm
2-Day Watercolor Workshop
"Painting Southern Utah"

Roland Lee at mesa Verde Plein AirMesa Verde National Park
Artist in Residence
Roland Lee spent two weeks in October as "Artist in Residence" at Mesa Verde National Park. While living in the guest "hogan" Roland explored the cliff dwellings and did over 50 on-location sketches and 12 finished paintings. He donated a painting to the permanent collection after his visit. October 3 - 16, 2011.


Art Books and Magazine Articles:
Southwest Art
and Western Art Collector Watch for articles and ads about Roland Lee in the Fall issues in conjunction with the "Footsteps of Thomas Moran" plein air event at Zion National Park
. Roland Lee's paintings have appeared in Pioneer Magazine, "Art-Talk" magazine, and The Artist's Magazine and The Western Art Collector.

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Roland Lee speaks to the spouses of the Dixie State college National Advisory Council.Roland Lee speaks to the spouses of the Dixie State College National Advisory Board as he shows his newest paintings.

News about Utah Watercolor Artist Roland Lee:
Western Art collector Magazine
Roland Lee article in Western Art Collector Magazine

Western Art collector Features spotlight on Roland Lee Gallery at Zion National Park, and the Footsteps of Thomas Moran Plein Air Show.

Southwest Art magazine features ad for Roland Lee Gallery at Zion Mountain Ranch

SkyWest Magazine
Cover features Roland Lee painting of Zion National Park and article on his paintings of Zion National Park.

Artist in Residence at Mesa Verde National ParkRoland Lee will spend two weeks at Mesa Verde National Park as Artist in Residence in Oct 2011.

SPLASH 11
New watercolor book from Northlight Books includes Roland's painting "Windmill Skies." .
Splash 11 - New Directions: The Best of Watercolor

National Watercolor Society 2010
Roland's painting "Reflections of Solitude" was selected for the 90th annual NWS exhibition. Roland was named a signature member of the NWS this year.

Western Art Collector Magazine October 2009 issue features article on Roland Lee and Mission Gallery ad also featuring Roland Lee's paintings.

Interview on NPR Roland Lee sketching during Zion Centennial Tunnel Walk and quoted on "All Things Considered"

Watercolor Tutorial at ArtGraphica.net See Roland Lee's watercolor painting demonstration of Utah snow scene which was chosen for ArtGraphica's demo of the month.

Painters of Utah's Canyons and Deserts New book from Gibbs Smith features Roland Lee painting

Century of Sanctuary, The Art of Zion National Park New book features Roland Lee paintings and essay

Visual Arts Association of Utah a non-profit organization composed of artists of all media, working to create a rich cultural environment in Southern Utah. Join now

Watercolor Workshop
Thurs-Fri April 19-20 9am to 4pm
St. George UT
2-Day watercolor Workshop
"Utah Landscapes in Watercolor"

"Painting Utah's Canyon Country in Watercolor" –
One of Roland's favorite subjects, this workshop will teach you to see the values, edges, and shapes that define the red rock country of Utah. We will paint both in the studio and outdoors (weather Permitting) and learn how light and shadow affect what we see. Come prepared to work outside. $175
Watercolor Materials List

To register contact:
Becky Whitney
A Passion For Painting
435-628-5890

310 E. Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770
www.passonforpaintinggallery.com


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