 Gold on the Bluff <New! Original oil painting on linen Canvas size: 16 x 20" Framed $4,000 framed |
 Joy in Fishtown <New! Original watercolor Image size: 15 x 19 3/4" Frame size: 25 x 30 1/4" $3,500 framed |
 Tulip Garden <New! Original watercolor Image size: 21 1/2 x 31 1/2" Frame size: 33 1/4 x 43" $4,500 framed |
 This Year's Lilies <New! Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 30 x 24" $3,500 |
Enjoy these three whimsical paintings created by Kathleen Chaney Fritz, now available as limited edition giclees on canvas, gallery-wrapped and ready to hang without framing. Click to enlarge and marvel at the creative imagery!  One Fish Two Fish Three Fish Four <New! How many fish do you see?! Giclee print is available on your choice of paper or canvas Signed and numbered limited edition or (less expensive) "open" edition You can select the size you prefer (such as 20 x 30" or 24 x 36") Please call or email us to confirm prices for your preferences!  Life on Quilt Ridge <New! Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 36 x 36" Sorry, original has been sold for $2,800 You will want to click on the photo above to delight in all the whimsical imagery and detail! 36 x 36" signed and numbered limited edition print on canvas is $618. 18 x 18" signed and numbered limited edition print on paper is $137. 33 x 35" cropped open edition (not numbered) on canvas Gallery-wrapped around deep stretcher Now available and on display $680 ready to hang!  Nature Plays at Sleeping Bear <New! 36 x 50" signed and numbered limited edition print on canvas is $776. 24 x 33" signed and numbered limited edition print on paper is $322. |
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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.
Since that exhibition, Kathleen has created
many new oil paintings shown on this page.
Many of her limited editions are still available.
Please contact
us with any questions about
availability. Thank you!
 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. 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 small desktop "mini" framed prints (5" square) at $40, shrink-wrapped prints at only $40, small matted prints that fit 8x10" frames for only $40. 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! |
New Original
Paintings! Please click on images to see them in a larger size. If you like them here, imagine what they are like in person!  Down to the Bay <New! Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 16 x 20" Frame size: 24 x 28" $4,000 framed  Woodland Path <New! Original watercolor Image size: 10 x 11 1/2" Frame size: 21 1/2 x 20" $1,200 framed 
"Cafe au Lait" Dahlia <New! Original watercolor Image size: 20 1/4 x 18 1/4" Frame size: 29 1/2 x 27 1/2" $1,600 framed |
| Enjoy these new Kathleen Chaney Fritz paintings now on display in our west gallery. Those that are each still available can be shipped or delivered to you today! Let us know as you may desire more photographs or information on them. Thank you! | ||
 Wind Ripples Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 18 x 24" Sorry, sold for $4,000 framed |
 To the Shore <New! Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 18 x 24" $4,000 framed |
 Misty Shoreline Original watercolor Image size: 13 1/2 x 10" Frame size: 23 1/4 x 19 3/4" Sorry, sold for $1,200 framed |
 View to the Fort Market Street, Mackinac Island, Michigan Original watercolor Image size: 20 x 28 1/2" Frame size: 31 1/2 x 40" Sorry, sold |
 Magnolias <New! Original watercolor Image size: 13 x 10" Frame size: 23 x 20" $1,200 framed |
 A Place Called Charlevoix Original acrylic painting on canvas Canvas size: 36 x 48" Original no longer available but available as a limited edition print on canvas! What size would you like it make for you?! |
 Island Zen Original watercolor Image size: 14 x 20" Frame size: 25 1/2 x 31 1/2" Sorry, sold for $2,800 framed |
 Island Path Original watercolor Image size: 20 x 15" Frame size: 31 1/2 x 26 1/2" Sorry, sold for $2,800 framed |
 View to the Bridge Original watercolor Image size: 13 x 20 1/2" Frame size: 24 1/2 x 32" Sorry, sold for $2,800 framed |
 Watermelon Original watercolor Image size: 9 x 7" Sorry, sold for $750 framed |
 Fish Acrylic paintings on canvas Canvas size: 28 x 22" Sorry, sold for $1,800 Museum-wrapped |
 Illusion Acrylic paintings on canvas Canvas size: 40 x 30" Sorry, sold for $3,800 Museum-wrapped |
 Sailing Lake Charlevoix (Michigan) Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 24 x 36" Sorry, sold for $4,500 framed Now available as a limited or open edition print on paper or canvas. What size would you like one made for you?! |
 Night Lights (Michigan) Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 30 x 40" Sorry, sold for $3,500 framed |
 Silver Hills Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 36 x 48" Sorry, sold for $5,500 framed |
 New! > Peace Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 40 x 30" $2,800 |
 Japanese Garden Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 36 x 36" Sorry, sold for $3,200 |
 Morning Mist Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 16 x 20" Sorry, sold for $1,600 framed |
 Lifting Fog (north) Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 20 x 20" $950 gallery wrapped around deep stretcher bars Sorry, sold |
 Lifting Fog (south) Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 20 x 20" $950 gallery wrapped around deep stretcher bars Sorry, sold |
 A Grand Spring (The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan) Original palette knife oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 26 x 40 1/2" Outside frame dimension: 33 1/2 x 48" Sold for $4,300 framed Now available as a limited edition print on paper 16 1/2 x 26" for $225 |
 The Kite Flyers Original palette knife oil painting on canvas 35 x 42" Sorry, sold for $3,800 20 x 24" limited edition print is: $225 on paper or $285 on canvas 35 x 42" limited edition on canvas Gallery-wrapped around deep stretcher Now available and on display Sold for $900 Contact us to have one made for you! |
 Dune Original palette knife oil painting on canvas 30 x 40" Sorry, sold 18 3/4 x 25" limited edition print is: $225 on paper or $285 on canvas |
 New! > The Long Way Home Original palette knife oil painting on canvas 24 x 24" $2,800 framed 18 3/4 x 25" limited edition print is: $225 on paper or $285 on canvas 30 x 30" giclee on canvas Gallery-wrapped around deep stretcher Now available and on display $588 ready to hang! By special order |
 Sienna and Blue Original oil painting on canvas, 48 x 36" Gallery wrapped canvas edges $1,600 |
 Tulips and Tafetta Original oil painting on canvas, 14 x 14" $1,200 |
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 An Evening in October Original oil painting on canvas, 9 x 12" $2,000 framed |
 Night Descends Original oil painting on canvas, 17 1/2 x 23 1/2" $4,200 framed |
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 Plentiful Harvest Original oil painting on canvas, 30 x 40" $9,500 framed (39 x 49") |
 Skimming the Coast Original oil painting on canvas, 11 x 14" $1,800 framed |
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 #3 at Bay Harbor A beautiful overlook of the 3rd hole Links Course at the Arthur Hills designed Bay Harbor Golf Club Bay Harbor, Michigan. Original oil painting on canvas, 16 x 20" $2,000 frame |
Original
paintings shown on yellow background above are available. Paintings shown on light blue background in grouping below are sold but are available as limited edition prints. Paintings shown toward the bottom of the page on light pink background have sold and are not available as prints. |
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| The images shown below are available as limited edition prints reproduced from the original oil paintings that 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. Please contact us for prices of the enhanced "over-paint" canvases. Thank you! |
 Arch Rock (Mackinac Island, Michigan) Original palette knife oil painting on canvas 24 x 30" Sorry, sold for $4,500 framed Now available as a limited edition on paper: 12 3/4 x 16" for $95 and 20 x 25" for $225 28 x 36" limited edition on canvas Gallery-wrapped around deep stretcher $660 ready to hang! By special order |
 Pictured Rocks Lake Superior Shoreline, Upper Michigan Original palette knife oil painting on canvas 40 x 36" Sorry, sold for $8,000 framed Now available as a limited edition on paper: 23 1/4 x 21" for $225 40 x 36" giclee on canvas Gallery-wrapped around deep stretcher $900 ready to hang! By special order |
 Crossing the Straits An amazing original oil painting on canvas, 30 x 60" plus frame Sorry, sold for $12,000 framed. Quite an impressive painting! Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 30 x 60" $920 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) Also available in smaller sizes on canvas or paper. |
 The Way to the Bay Original oil painting on canvas, 36 x 36" Gallery wrapped canvas edges Sorry, sold for $1,800 Now available as a giclee print on paper $140 for 16 x 16" $395 for 32 x 32" 36 x 36" limited edition on canvas Gallery-wrapped around deep stretcher $733 ready to hang -- now sold but available by special order |
 Grand Haven (Michigan) Original oil painting on canvas, 30 x 40" Sorry, sold for $8,500 framed Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 18 x 24" $295 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 30 x 40" $450 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 18 x 24" $225 on paper 8 x 10" $50 on paper |
 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 Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 18 x 24" $295 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 36 x 48" $750 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 18 x 24" $225 on paper 8 x 10" $50 on paper |
 Restoring Waters Original oil painting on canvas Sorry, sold Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 28.5 x 38" $495 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 12 x 16" $95 on paper 18 x 24" $225 on paper |
 Brand New Day Original oil painting on canvas Sorry, sold Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 18 x 23.75" $285 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 36 x 47.5" $750 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 18 x 24" $225 on paper |
 Silhouette Original oil painting on canvas sold Now available as a limited edition print on paper $225 for 20 x 24" New! > 25 x 30" limited edition on canvas Gallery-wrapped around deep stretcher Now available and on display $544 ready to hang! |
 Morning Whisper Original oil painting on canvas, 30 x 50" Sorry, sold for $9,000 framed Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 18 x 30" $375 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 30 x 50" $650 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 16 x 27" $225 on paper |
 Reenactment Day Original oil painting on canvas, 36 x 27" Sorry, sold for $9,000 framed Now also available as a limited edition print on paper 18 x 24" $225 12 x 16" $95 |
 Three Tall Tales Original oil painting on canvas, 40 1/2 x 50 1/2" Sorry, sold for $8,500 framed Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 26.75 x 36" $450 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 16.5 x 22" $195 on paper |
 Golden Afternoon (Harbor Springs) Original oil painting on canvas, 47 1/2 x 47 1/2" Sorry, sold Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 16 x 16" $170 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 36 x 36" $549 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 16 x 16" $140 on paper 23 x 23" $225 on paper |
 Mackinac Passage Original oil painting on canvas, 18 x 20 1/2" Sorry, sold Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 23.25 x 29.5" $375 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 18.5 x 23" $225 on paper |
 Mackinac From Above (Mackinac Island) Original oil painting on canvas, 30 x 50" Sorry, sold for $12,500 framed Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 18 x 30" $400 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 30 x 50" $750 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 16.5 x 28" $270 on paper |
 Poppies Original oil painting on canvas, 28 x 40" Sorry, sold for $8,000 framed Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 17.75 x 25" $295 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 17.75 x 25" on paper $225 26.5 x 38" $450 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) |
 Emerging Lilies Original oil painting on canvas, 38 x 30" Sorry, sold for $8,500 framed Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 24 x 19" $295 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 36 x 28" $450 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 24 x 19" $225 on paper |
 Island Blue Porch Original oil painting on canvas, 18 x 14" Sorry, sold for $2,800 framed Now available as a limited edition print 16 x 12" $95 on paper |
 Catching Crawfish Original oil painting on canvas, 36 x 24" Sorry, sold for $7,500 framed Now available as a limited edition print 15 x 22.5" $85 on paper |
 Grand Original oil painting on canvas Sorry, sold Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 17.75 x 15" $200 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 30 x 25" $375 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 18.25 x 15.25" $150 on paper 27.5 x 23" $225 on paper |
 Gull's Eye View Original oil painting on canvas, 20 x 24" Sorry, sold for $4,800 framed Now available as a limited edition print: 12.5 x 15" $95 on paper |
 La Grande Tortue Original oil painting sold Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 16 x 20" $170 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 12.5 x 15.75" $95 on paper |
 Chateau Chantal (south view) Grand Traverse Peninsula Original oil painting on canvas, 36 x 48" The original has sold for $8,500 framed Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 18 x 24" $295 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 36 x 48" $750 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 18 x 24" $225 on paper |
 Chateau Chantal (north view) Grand Traverse Peninsula Original oil painting on canvas, 36 x 48" The original sold for $8,500 framed Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 18 x 24" $295 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 36 x 48" $750 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 18 x 24" $225 on paper |
 Spring Medley Original watercolor sold Now available as a limited edition print 14 1/2 x 18 3/4" $150 on paper |
 Evening in Fish town Original sold Now available as a limited edition print 18 1/2 x 25" $250 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) $150 on paper |
 Market Street (Mackinac Island, Michigan) Original oil painting on canvas Sorry, sold Now available as a limited edition print 16.5 x 28" $250 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 13 1/2 x 21 3/4" $150 on paper |
 Your Carriage Waits (Mackinac Island, Michigan) Original oil painting on canvas Sorry, sold Now available as a limited edition print 12 x 16" $150 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 12 x 16" $125 on paper |
 Touch of Autumn (Glen Arbor, Michigan) Original oil painting on canvas Sorry, sold Now available as a limited edition print 14.5 x 17" $170 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 14.75 x 17.25" $140 on paper 28 1/2 x 38 1/2" $549 on canvas |
 Morning on Main (Mackinac Island, Michigan) Original watercolor sold Limited edition print 8 x 10" $65 on paper |
 Cottage Garden (Mackinac Island, Michigan) Original watercolor sold Limited edition print: 8 x 10" $65 on paper |
 Mission Point Gazebo (Mackinac Island, Michigan) Original watercolor sold Limited edition print: 8 x 10" $65 on paper |
 West Bluff (Mackinac Island, Michigan) Original watercolor sold Limited edition print on paper: 8 x 10" $65 on paper |
 First Cast Original watercolor sold Now available as a limited edition print 8.75 x 10.5" $75 on paper |
 One Last Cast Original watercolor sold Now available as a limited edition print 8.75 x 10.5" $75 on paper |
 Sodas, Snacks and More Original oil painting on canvas, 17 1/2 x 23 1/2" Sorry, sold for $4,800 framed Limited edition print on paper: 11 x 15" for $225 |
 A Promising Path Original oil painting sold Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 15 x 27" $285 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 22 x 40" $595 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 15 x 27" $225 on paper 8 x 10" $50 on paper |
 Quiet Passage II (Channel between Round Lake and Lake Charlevoix, Michigan) Original painting sold Now available as a limited edition print on canvas or paper: 18 x 24" $285 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 36 x 48" $750 on canvas (Also available enhanced by the artist) 18 x 24" $225 on paper |
New! >> The artist just created a series of Michigan scene mini-prints (5 1/2" square and 7" square) just $32 and $35 framed to set on your desk, table, night stand or bookshelves. They also make the perfect gift. Availability is limited and changes daily so check to see if your favorite image (below) is available as a "mini" by contacting us now! |
The original oil paintings shown below have all been sold and now are displayed in homes and offices around Michigan. Would you like the artist to create a special commission for you of a variation of one of the paintings? Let us know! |
 A Journey With My Friend Original oil painting on canvas Canvas size: 24 x 20" Sorry, sold for $1,800 framed |
 Snow on the Pumpkin Original palette knife oil painting on canvas 18 x 24" Sorry, sold for $2,800 framed |
 Silent Night Original palette knife oil painting on canvas 18 x 24" Sorry, sold for $2,800 framed |
 First Morning Light Original oil painting on canvas, 11 x 14" Sorry, sold for $1,500 framed |
 Big Red (Macatawa, Michigan) Original oil painting on canvas, 11 x 14" Sorry, sold for $1,500 framed |
 Garden Tapestry Original oil painting on canvas, 11 x 14" Sorry, sold for $1,600 framed |
 North Pier Lights (St. Joseph, Michigan) Original oil painting on canvas, 11 x 14" Sorry, sold for $1,500 framed |
 Charlevoix Shoreline Original oil painting on canvas, 8 x 10" Sorry, sold for $950 framed |
 South Haven Lighthouse (South Haven, Michigan) Original oil painting on canvas, 11 x 14" Sorry, sold for $1,500 framed |
 Walloon Lake Original oil painting on canvas, 9 x 12" Sorry, sold for $950 framed |
 Squash Blossoms Original oil painting on canvas, 8 x 8" Sorry, sold for $450 framed |
 Arrangement on Damask Original oil painting on canvas, 24 x 48" Sorry, sold for $8,000 framed |
Catching Crawfish Original oil painting on canvas, 36 x 24" Sorry, sold for $7,500 framed |
 Casting for Rainbows Original oil painting on canvas, 9 x 12" Sorry, sold for $950 framed |
 Birches on Lake Charlevoix Original oil painting on canvas, 14 x 20" Sorry, sold for $2,200 framed |
 A Great Sailing Day Original oil painting on canvas, 11 x 14" Sorry, sold for $1,500 framed |
 Amethyst Sky Original oil painting on canvas, 5 x 7" Sorry, sold for $350 framed |
 After the Squall Original oil painting on canvas, 12 x 16" Sorry, sold for $1,800 framed |
 Golden Raindrops (crab tree) Original oil painting on canvas, 11 x 14" Sorry, sold for $1,800 framed |
 Autumn Air Original oil painting on canvas, 24 x 30" Sorry, sold for $4,900 framed |
 Old Mission Peninsula Original oil painting on canvas, 18 x 24" Sorry, sold for $3,800 framed |
 Beach Gear Original oil painting on canvas, 18 x 20 1/2" Sorry, sold |
 Ebb and Flow (Otter Cliffs, Bar Harbor, Maine) Original oil painting on canvas, 24 x 36" Sorry, sold for $8,500 framed |
 A Grand Morning Approaching the Grand Hotel Mackinac Island, Michigan Original oil painting on canvas, 32 x 46" Gallery wrapped canvas edges Sorry, sold for $4,750 Now available as a limited edition on paper: 12 x 16" $95 18 1/2 x 25" $225 |
 Day's End Original oil painting on canvas, 16 x 12" Sorry, sold for $2,800 framed |
 Stille Nacht Original oil painting on canvas, 9 x 12" Sorry, sold for $2,000 framed |
 Soft Spring Light Original oil painting on canvas, 16 x 20" Sorry, sold for $2,000 framed |
 Chris Craft on Mac Original oil painting on canvas, 12 x 16" Sorry, sold for $2,800 framed |
 Little Stone Church Original oil painting on canvas, 11 x 14" Sorry, sold for $1,800 framed |
 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 |
 Carmen Original oil painting on canvas, 36 x 36" Gallery wrapped canvas edges Sorry, sold for $1,800 |
 Camden Cottage Original oil painting on canvas, 18 x 24" Sorry, sold for $3,800 framed |
 Poppy Field Original oil painting on canvas, 8 1/2 x 11 1/2" Sorry, sold for $1,400 framed |
 Sailing Original oil painting on canvas, 36 x 36" Gallery wrapped canvas edges Sorry, sold for $1,800 |
 Quilt Scraps Original oil painting on canvas, 30 x 24" Gallery wrapped canvas edges Sorry, sold for $800 |
 Tears of Mother Bear Hardcover book, 28 pages, ages 12 and older $17.95 signed by Kathleen Chaney Fritz, illustrator No longer available through Saper Galleries 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 these two books. |
 Gitchi Gumee Hardcover book, 32 pages, ages 5 to 8 $18.95 signed by Kathleen Chaney Fritz, illustrator No longer available through Saper Galleries 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. |
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excellence is the standard!
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