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 in Footsteps of thomas Moran Plein Air Invitational at Zion National Park

Roland Lee paints in the Quick Draw competition during the Thomas Moran Plein Air event at Zion National Park. See more photos.

Roland Lee Gallery at Zion Mountain Ranch near Zion National Park Current and Upcoming Exhibits:
Sears Invitational Art Show and Sale
at the Eccles Museum on the Dixie State College Campus. Two new paintings by Roland Lee are on exhibit Feb 18 - March 25, 2012.
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 Feb 9-10, 9am to 4pm
2-Day Drawing Workshop
"Keys to Good Drawing"

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.

Art Supplies - Order at Special Prices:

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at Discount Prices
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Follow Roland's Work on his daily art blog:
Keep up with travels, new works in progress, and studio events

Bob and Luisa Geiger with their plein air painting "Sentinel in the Morning" purchased at the 2011 "Footsteps of Thomas Moran" plein Air Invitational at Zion National Park. See more photos of this year's event.

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

PAINTING WORKSHOP
Thurs-Fri Mar 15-16 9am to 4pm
St. George UT
2-Day Watercolor Workshop
"Spectacular Snow Scenes in Watercolor"

"Sparkling Snow Scenes in Watercolor" – Snow is a favorite subject of watercolorists. Learn to use negative painting and wet-into-wet techniques to create the softness and beauty of Utah's winter in watercolor. Subjects will include snow on the evergreens and a winter cabin scene. $175
Watercolor Materials List

For registration contact:
Becky Whitney
A Passion for Painting Studio
436-628-5890
310 East Tabernacle, St. George UT

Roland Lee Art Gallery at Zion

Now open! The new Roland Lee Gallery at Zion National Park!
List of Roland Lee Galleries

 



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