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The Art of Kathleen Chaney Fritz - Michigan at its Very Best! opened Sunday, May 3, 2009 at East Lansing, Michigan's Saper Galleries.  At the opening reception Kathleen personally dedicated artwork purchased that day and the delightful children's books she illustrated, Gitchi Gumme and Tears of Mother Bear.  A very limited number of original oil paintings, limited editions, and books are still available.  Please contact us with any questions about availability.  Thank you!

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If you have enjoyed the many splendors of Michigan: boating on the Great Lakes and bicycling Mackinac Island, climbing the sand dunes at Sleeping Bear, dipping toes in the crystalline water and fine sand beaches at Leland, touring the vineyards at Grand Traverse, fishing near sunset at Harbor Springs, enjoying the resorts at Charlevoix, watching the waves break at the Grand Haven lighthouse, and feeling the power of the thunderous Tahquamenon Falls, then you will delight in visiting this exhibition.

Kathleen, one of Michigan’s most talented artists, is particularly noted for capturing so beautifully and perfectly the essence of Michigan as we all enjoy it.  From a solitary rowboat amidst the lake grass to sailboats returning at dusk, trillium and lilies from our woods and backyards, children playing on the beach, apples picked fresh off the tree, the art of Kathleen Chaney Fritz reminds us of the days of our youth and summer vacations with our children.

Her imagery is timeless; her paintings awaken the senses and allow us to revel in the beauty that is unique to our Great Lakes State.  Enjoy Michigan at its very best through the eyes of a real treasure, Michigan painter extraordinaire, Kathleen Chaney Fritz.

A graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design, Kathleen worked for many years as a free-lance illustrator, honing her skills in drawing and her ability to quickly deliver on a variety of projects.  In 1986, following the overwhelming success of her first poster, a commemorative watercolor for the prestigious Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair, Kathleen began to focus on her career in fine arts.  

Although the scenes depicted in a Chaney Fritz painting may be familiar -- Michigan sand dunes, boats on the Great Lakes and carriages on Mackinac Island, as examples -- each painting is an original composition rather than a photographic rendering.  "They still have the brush strokes of the painter," said one art critic.

It is Kathleen's vision and her eloquent portraits of the Michigan scenes she enjoys that are so captivating by those fortunate enough to see or own them.  She displays amazing talent in capturing with paint and brush the feelings she senses and wishes to share.  The water reflections, the shadows, the brilliant sun, the textures of flower petals, amazing vistas all come to life in the paintings by Kathleen Chaney Fritz.

Through July, 2009 it is my pleasure to welcome you to enjoy a large selection of original oil paintings and limited editions at The Art of Kathleen Chaney Fritz - Michigan at its Very Best!
~ Roy Saper  
 


Good news!  Now on display and available for acquisition are dozens of small, limited edition giclees by Kathleen Chaney Fritz, ranging from shrink-wrapped prints at only $30, small matted prints that fit 8x10" frames for only $39, mini-prints framed for table tops at only $49, and small prints framed for wall display for only $95.  Three dozen images are available including most of those on this page -- plus many others.  Do let us know as you have questions about available images!

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Old Mission Peninsula
New! > Old Mission Peninsula
Original oil painting on canvas
, 18 x 24"
$3,800 framed



Stille Nacht
New! > Stille Nacht
Original oil painting on canvas
, 9 x 12"
$2,000 framed


An Evenng in Late October
New! > An Evening in October
Original oil painting on canvas
, 9 x 12"
$2,000 framed


Gull's Eye View
Gull's Eye View
Original oil painting on canvas
, 20 x 24"
$4,800 framed



Chaney Fritz Exhibition Opening
The Kathleen Chaney Fritz opening reception with Nell Kuhnmuench, Jay Saper, Roy Saper, Nathalie, Jennifer, artist Kathleen Chaney Fritz and John Fritz, May 3, 2009.

Chateau Chantal South View
Chateau Chantal (south view)
Grand Traverse Peninsula
Original oil painting on canvas, 36 x 48"
$8,500 framed
Now also available as a limited edition and poster -- please inquire!

Chateau Chantal north view
Chateau Chantal (north view)
Grand Traverse Peninsula
Original oil painting on canvas
, 36 x 48"
$8,500 framed

Now also available as a limited edition and poster -- please inquire!
Arrangement on Damask
Arrangement on Damask
Original oil painting on canvas, 24 x 48"
$8,000 framed

Catching Crawfish
Catching Crawfish
Original oil painting on canvas, 36
x 24"
7,500 framed

Golden Raindrops Crabtree
Golden Raindrops (crabtree)
Original oil painting on canvas,
11 x 14"
$1,800 framed


Soft Spring  Light
Soft Spring Light
Original oil painting on canvas,
16 x 20"
Sorry, sold for $2,000 framed


Bay Harbor
#3 at Bay Harbor
Original oil painting on canvas,
20 x 16"
$2,000 framed


Night Descends
Night Descends
Original oil painting on canvas
, 17 1/2 x 23 1/2"
$4,200 framed
Plentiful Harvest
Plentiful Harvest
Original oil painting on canvas, 30 x 40"
$9,500 framed (39 x 49")

Little Stone Church
Little Stone Church
(Mackinac Island, Michigan)
Original oil painting on canvas, 11 x 14"
$1,800 framed
Days End
Day's End
Original oil painting on canvas,
16 x 12"
$2,800 framed
Island Blue Porch
Island Blue Porch
(Mackinac Island, Michigan)
Original oil painting on canvas, 18 x 14"
Sorry, sold for $2,800 framed

Poppy Field
Poppy Field
Original oil painting on canvas
, 8 1/2 x 11 1/2"
Sorry, sold for $1,400 framed

Camden Cottage
Camden Cottage
Original oil painting on canvas, 18 x 24"
  Sorry, sold for $3,800 framed

Sodas, Snacks, and More
Sodas, Snacks and More
Original oil painting on canvas, 
17 1/2 x 23 1/2"
Sorry, sold for $4,800 framed

Iroquois
View from the Carriage House
 at Iroquois Hotel

Original oil painting on canvas
, 10 1/2 x 13 1/2"
Sorry, sold for $1,800 framed

Chris Craft on Mac
Chris Craft on Mac
Original oil painting on canvas,
12 x 16"
Sorry, sold for $2,800 framed
Grand Haven
Grand Haven
(Michigan)
Original oil painting on canvas, 30 x 40"
Sorry, sold for $8,500 framed

The images shown below are available as limited editions reproduced from the original oil paintings that, in most cases, have been sold.  The process used to create these prints involves scanning (and digitizing) the original paintings and having them output on a very high resolution device that prints them on canvas or paper with such good quality it is very difficult to discern a difference between the original painting and the reproduction.  These prints are often called "giclées".

 The limited editions on canvas are also available enhanced where the artist personally hand paints a significant portion of the giclées on canvas, effectively recreating them as "originals", giving those a unique touch that differentiates each in the edition.

Impressions of Sleeping Bear
Impressions of Sleeping Bear
18 x 24"
$285 on canvas ($570 enhanced)
$225 on paper

36 x 48"
$750 on canvas ($1,500 enhanced)


Mackinac From Above
Mackinac From Above
Approximately 18 x 30"
$400 on canvas ($800 enhanced)
$270 on paper

30 x 50"
$750 on canvas ($1,500 enhanced)

Grand Haven
Grand Haven
18 x 24"
$285 on canvas ($570 enhanced)
$225 on paper

30 x 40"
$595 on canvas ($1,190 enhanced)


Brand New Day
Brand New Day
18 x 24"
$285 on canvas ($570 enhanced)
$225 on paper
Mackinac Passage
Mackinac Passage
Approximately 18 x 23"
$225 on paper ($450 enhanced)

Approximately 24 x 30"
$375 on canvas ($750 enhanced)

Golden Afternoon
Golden Afternoon
16 x 16"
$170 on canvas ($340 enhanced)
$140 on paper

35 1/2 x 36"
$449 on canvas ($898 enhanced)

Morning Whisper
Morning Whisper
Approximately 18 x 30"
$375 on canvas ($750 enhanced)
$225 on paper

30 x 50"
$650 on canvas ($1,300 enhanced)


Three Tall Tales
Three Tall Tales
16 1/2 x 22"
$195 on paper ($390 enhanced)

26 3/4 x 36"
$450 on canvas ($900 enhanced)


Poppies
Poppies
Approximately 18 x 25"
$295 on canvas ($590 enhanced)
$225 on paper

26 1/2 x 38"
$450 on canvas ($900 enhanced)


Emerging Lilies
Emerging Lilies
24 x 19"
$295 on canvas ($590 enhanced)
$225 on paper

36 x 48"
$450 on canvas ($900 enhanced)

Spring Medley
Spring Medley
14 1/2 x 18 3/4"
$150 on paper


Grand
Grand
Approximately 18 x 15"
$200 on canvas ($400 enhanced)
$150 on paper

Approximately 30 x 25"
$375 on canvas ($750 enhanced)
$225 on paper

Evening in Fishtown
Evening in Fish town
18 1/2 x 25"
$250 on canvas ($500 enhanced)
$150 on paper


Market Street
Market Street
Approximately 13 x 22"
$150 on paper

Approximately 17 x 28"
$250 on canvas ($500 enhanced)

Your Carriage Waits
Your Carriage Waits
12 x 16"
$175 on canvas ($350 enhanced)
$125 on paper


Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
8 x 10"
$75 on paper
Mission Point Gazebo
Mission Point Gazebo
8 x 10"
$75 on paper


West Bluff
West Bluff
8 x 10"
$75 on paper


Morning on Main
Morning on Main
8 x 10"
$75 on paper


Touch of Autumn
Touch of Autumn
Approximately 14 x 17"
$170 on canvas ($340 enhanced)
$140 on paper

32 1/2 x 38 1/2"
$549 on canvas ($1,098 enhanced)


First Cast
First Cast
8 3/4 x 10 1/2"
$75 on paper

One Last Cast
One Last Cast
8 3/4 x 10 1/2"
$75 on paper

Tears of Mother Bear
Tears of Mother Bear
Hardcover book, 28 pages, ages 12 and older
$17.95 signed by Kathleen Chaney Fritz, illustrator

Walk the shores of Lake Michigan with grandpa and his grandchildren on their rock hunting expedition, in search of the great Petoskey stone.  Grandpa reveals the untold story of the Tears of Mother Bear.

"While browsing through childrens' picture books when visiting the Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point, MI, the title and illustrations of Tears of Mother Bear immediately caught my attention. As I began to read the book I was mesmerized. Anyone who has ever spent time with family during the summer at the beach - looking for special rocks and stones on the shore - will love this book! Remember finding those stones that were great for "skipping" and those that were "keepers"? I couldn't wait to get back home to search the net for the Petoskey Stones this book introduced to me. What a wonderful tale!"   ~ A reviewer

"My 7 year old loved this story so much that she wants to canoe to the 2 islands mentioned. She looks forward to running down the sand dune and taking a personal look. When a book can inspire a child to want to see for herself, this is grand writing."      ~ Another reviewer


Prints are available of the fantastic illustrations Kathleen Chaney Fritz painted for this book.
Gitchi Gumee
Gitchi Gumee
Hardcover book, 32 pages, ages 5 to 8
$18.95 signed by Kathleen Chaney Fritz, illustrator

Winner of the Midwest Booksellers Children’s Picture Book of the Year Honor Book.

Kathleen's incredible illustrations immediately capture your eye and draw you into this amazing story that reads as a 400 year old legend.  When you are done sharing this story with your children or grandchildren, their favorite new words to say will be....GITCHI GUMEE !!   Prints are available of her fantastic illustrations.

Gorgeous illustrations . . . truly a book for everyone who loves the water and Great Lakes. --Detroit Free Press

Here is a children's text enhanced by illustrations that manages to be both whimsical and awesome. -- Lake Superior Magazine

The gorgeous paintings...evoke the...feeling of the story. This is truly a book for everyone who loves water. -- Detroit Free Press, May 26, 2006

While reading the book and admiring the pages, one can't help but get swept up into the story. --Bay Area Times Magazine

A 2006 Midwest Booksellers Association Children's Honor Book of the Year, Gitchi Gumee is a story of patience and respect. It is a story of a master teaching and guiding his pupil. It is a story of the 'big water' that touched Native Americans, Longfellow, and anyone who has come in contact with the magnificence of never-ending bodies of water, be it lakes, seas or oceans. Open up an elegant and powerfully written story that has been brought to life with beautiful and vibrant illustrations.


The original oil paintings shown below have all been sold and now are displayed in homes and offices around Michigan.  Although the originals are no longer available, in most cases limited edition prints on canvas of these images may be acquired.  Please inquire about price and size options for any that may be of interest to you!  Thank you!

Morning Whisper
 Morning Whisper
Original oil painting on canvas, 30 x 50"
Sorry, sold for $9,000 framed

Three Tall Tales
Three Tall Tales
Original oil painting on canvas, 40 1/2 x 50 1/2"
Sorry, sold for $8,500 framed
Golden Afternoon
Golden Afternoon (Harbor Springs)
Original oil painting on canvas, 47 1/2 x 47 1/2"
Sorry, sold
Mackinac Passage
Mackinac Passage
Original oil painting on canvas, 18 x 20 1/2"
Sorry, sold

Beach Gear
Beach Gear
Original oil painting on canvas, 18 x 20 1/2"
Sorry, sold

View from Fort (Mackinac Island)
View from Fort (Mackinac Island)
Original oil painting on canvas, 30 x 50"
Sorry, sold for $12,500 framed

Poppies
Poppies
Original oil painting on canvas, 28 x 40"
Sorry, sold for $8,000 (exquisitely) framed

Emerging Lillies
Emerging Lilies
Original oil painting on canvas, 38 x 30"
Sorry, sold for $8,500 framed
Impressions of Sleeping Bear
Impressions of Sleeping Bear
(Inspired from the dunes of northwestern Michigan)
Original oil painting on linen, 36 x 48"
Sorry, sold for $9,800 framed

Ebb and Flow
Ebb and Flow
(Otter Cliffs, Bar Harbor, Maine)
Original oil painting on canvas, 24 x 36"
  Sorry, sold for $8,500 framed

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