Robert and Peggy Sears Invitational Art Show

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Feb. 2010 - Robert and Peggy Sears Invitational Art Show
Roland's painting "Nature's Sculpture," a painting of Zion National Park won Second Place in the 2010 Sears Competition. See a Step by step painting demonstration on how this painting was done. Also in the show was "Autumn Lake" a big painting of Mirror Lake at Duck Creek, Cedar Mountain, Utah. The painting was purchased by Clark and Sandra Jo Benson at the Invitational.

Collectors Clark and Sandra Jo Benson with artist Roland Lee (left) at the 2010 Sears Invitational Art Show

Feb. 2009 - Robert and Peggy Sears Invitational Art Show
Both paintings won awards this year. "Solace at Sinawava" (pictured below) won Second Place and was purchased by Glenn and Elizabeth Bingham. "Icy River" won an honorable mention ribbon.


Roland Lee stands by award-winning painting "Solace at Sinawava" at 2009 Sears Invitational Art Show at Dixie State College


Roland Lee stands by award-winning painting "Icy River" at 2009 Sears Invitational Art Show at Dixie State College

Feb. 2008 - Robert and Peggy Sears Invitational Art Show
I entered two pieces this year, one of The Kolob area of Zion National Park, and another of Lake Powell. The second piece was awarded a third place ribbon in watercolor.



Feb. 2007
- Robert and Peggy Sears Invitational Art Show
I have participated in the Sears Invitational Art Show for some years, which is held annually in the Eccles Art Gallery at Dixie State College. I entered two very large paintings this year and received a second place award in Watercolor with my "Lake Powell Panorama." One of my favorite watercolorists, Spike Ress, took first place with a fine painting. We attended the banquet and show opening tonight and enjoyed visiting with past collectors and the other artists. My good friends Frank and Kathy Richards were honorary guests, and painter David Koch judged the show. Michael Malm won this year's purchase award.

Roland Lee with award-winning painting at 2007 Sears Invitational Art Show at Dixie College

Award winning painting of Lake Powell by Roland Lee