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We had a lot of fun with our little master class this month. Once again, these classes are small, social distanced and with some really good artists. Our topic this time was, “Good design [...]

In spite of the Coronavirus restrictions, my art collectors are still purchasing new paintings. This new painting, “Zion’s Last Light” became part of the of the Foy family [...]

I was surprised and excited that editor Kelly Kane selected one of my paintings for the June 1 online issue of American Watercolor Weekly magazine. The article is titled “Inspired by Trains [...]

Due to the Coronavirus the Spring Open Exhibition of the Utah Watercolor Society was held online.  It seems to be the way of the art world during the worldwide pandemic of 2020. Nevertheless, I [...]

My painting “Morning Reflections” appears in the June-July issue of Plein Air Magazine in a special section called “Focus on Watercolors.” In the online edition of Plein [...]

Well the president and the Utah governor decided we all had to stay home and stay safe during the dreaded Covid-19 virus. While it may have been necessary it was not well received by most [...]

It was great to get out from under the Coronavirus shut-down and have a master class again. This class consisted of Jon Lee, Margo Cook, Dewey Hansen, and Connie Madsen. Its so great to be [...]

In keeping with government mandates and even stricter requirements from my worried children, I closed my gallery and studio about 4 weeks ago, and began working in a makeshift studio at home. [...]

I was delighted to be chosen to represent the Utah Watercolor Society in the “50 Stars 50 States” exhibition presented by the National Watercolor Society. As a signature member of [...]

Another group of outstanding paintings resulted from my March master class. Artists included Mark Rose, Jon Lee, Leslie Peterson and Vaughn Emett. While it rained steadily outside, we worked in [...]

My son Jon Lee organized a watercolor workshop and visit to the Maynard Dixon Property for a group of talented young ladies from Kanab, UT. About 12 girls and their leaders came up to Mt. Carmel [...]

I am so honored to be included alongside legendary masters such as Charlie Russell and Thomas Moran along with current artists like Don Weller and Dean Mitchell in the new book “The River [...]

I am so proud of all my students and their accomplishments. Meghana Mitragotri is having a show of her work at the Firehouse Art Center in Pleasanton California through March 31. If you are in [...]

I enjoyed mentoring a few great artists in one of my best master classes yet. We met for two days in my studio classroom as each artist worked on their own paintings. Our focus was on hard and [...]

I was thrilled to have my watercolor painting, “Railroad Summit” accepted in the 44th Annual Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA) exhibition in Kenosha Wisconsin. The show [...]

I was excited to have my painting “Golden Day in Zion” receive a first place award in watercolor at the Sears Invitational Art Exhibit tonight. A gala banquet was held after which [...]

A reception will be held Saturday afternoon February 15, 2020 at Gallery 35. Roland Lee is the featured artist through April 29, and the Dixie Watercolor Society Spring show themed “View [...]

My complete schedule of workshops and master classes are listed in a third-page ad in Plein Air Magazine February issue. The issue features a special section on artists workshops throughout the [...]

I will have two paintings in the Dixie Sears 33rd Annual Art Invitational February 15th – March 31st, 2020. 200 paintings by over 100 artists will be on display Mondays through Saturdays [...]

Roland Lee will be the featured artist at the “all-watercolor” Gallery 35 for the next three months. We finished hanging the exhibit today and the show opens February 5. It will run [...]

During the “Live Life Inspired” art show at Illume Gallery I purchased my third bronze sculpture from Annette Everett, a fabulous artist. The piece is called “The Good Shepherd” and looks lovely [...]

I was invited by Jessica Farling, Director of the Southern Utah Museum of Art to be one of the jurors for a new exhibit called “Square One.” The show features juried work submitted by [...]

Roland Lee has announced his 2020 schedule of Master Classes, Workshops, and Art Events. Click here to see the schedule. Registration is underway now for all events. The small-group master [...]

My son Jim Lee is having his first one-man show and sale of his watercolor paintings this Saturday Nov 23 from 5 to 9pm. His work is unbelievable. At his home studio 10313 No. 6800 West, [...]