As I sit here waiting for a new snowstorm to come our way while listening to Kathy's sewing machine chug out Christmas presents, I can't help but reflect on my feelings of our business for the past 30 years.

Kathy and I are the consummate do-it-yourselfers. We've approached everything in our lives that way and it's the way we've approached our business.  You can be assured that everything that comes from our studio has been touched by one of us at some point. Whether it's creating an original painting, tweaking the XML code on our website, building a display for a dealer, designing packaging for a print, or building a frame for a painting. There's something very gratifying about doing it all yourself. We are so blessed and thankful to be able to do what we do and take great pride in our creations because we love what we do.

In our travels we've flirted with the idea of setting up shop in another part of the country. But quite simply Michigan is home. We are so inspired by the great beauty that surrounds us, and if you see our Great Lakes you'll know why. We started our business creating paintings of places we spent time at with family and friends. Over the years collectors have shared their stories of memories inspired by one of Kathy's paintings. Nothing could be more gratifying. As we close out 2008, I want to thank all our collectors who have been touched by what we do. Cherishing those fond memories of family and friends can bring us peace and happiness when times get stressful.

Kathy and I wish all of you and your loved ones a peaceful Christmas and a happy and healthy new year!


John Fritz

Kathy will be taking part in two shows the first half of 2009. She has been invited again to participate in Gallery One's, Masterworks in Miniature show March 6 -21. Gallery One, located in Mentor, Ohio, is America's largest art gallery and features the work of well known artists Dean Morrissey and Steve Hanks along with many others. Call Gallery One at 800-621-1141 for more info.

Saper Galleries in East Lansing, MI, named top gallery in 2007 by Decor Magazine, will be hosting a one person show for Kathy starting May 3, through June. The show will feature new original paintings along with her best selling giclée reproductions. You can contact Saper Galleries toll free at 877-537-5251 or vist them at www.sapergalleries.com.

Kathy will be displaying her art at the 50th Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair in Charlevoix, MI, Saturday, August 9. The show  starts at 9am and goes until 6pm. This is one of the finest art shows in the country and will take place in the newly renovated park downtown. Kathy will be releasing a new Charlevoix painting along with giclée prints to commemorate the 50th anniversary. See you there!

• Kathy is busy working on 3 commissions at this time and after completion will begin work on new projects for the spring/summer season. Stay tuned for new release dates!

• If you own an Apple iPhone™ or iPod® touch check out our site www.chaneyfritz.com Our web host FolioLink was the first service to develop technology that specifically addresses this new medium allowing us to showcase our work in these portable devices. Our site capitalizes on the innovative navigation techniques known to iPhone™ and iPod® touch fans allowing them to tap, drag and pinch images for a closer look. You can access our website with one of these devices to view our images online wherever you are. Pocket our website today!

• Décor Magazine, a national trade publication serving the art and framing industry, named Saper Galleries and Custom Framing, East Lansing, Michigan the top art gallery in 2007 based on the Picasso exhibition which it created and displayed in 2006.

Saper Galleries was selected for the number one award over galleries from Europe, Asia, New York and elsewhere for the category of exhibitions and events. Gallery owner Roy Saper acquired and researched 77 original Picasso graphics and ceramics that Saper Galleries exhibited in 2006, attracting an international following for his scholarship, depth and quality of exhibition.

We are very proud to be represented by such a fine gallery here in Michigan!

Kathy will be making two appearances this fall in Michigan.

• Saturday, November 10, 2007 from 1pm to 4pm at Wheatons Art Gallery & Frame located in Mason, MI. She will be on hand to discuss her work and sign autographs, and help celebrate the opening of their beautiful newly remodeled gallery. Call Bernie Camp at 517-676-5199 for more info.

• Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 6pm to 9pm at Moynihans Gallery located in downtown Holland, MI. She will there as part of the Luminary (candles light the sidewalks) Downtown-Holland Open House. For more information about the event contact Larry Weller(616) 394-0093.

See you there!!!

New original oil paintings have been added to our site www.chaneyfritz.com along with our new limited edition signed and numbered giclée release titled "Grand Haven" which is available on fine art canvas and cotton rag paper.

The new painting additions can be found under the menu PORTFOLIOS >Original Paintings.
 They are:
• Grand Haven
• Days End
• #3 at Bay Harbor
• Poppy Field
• Heading to a Good Catch

You can also call 800-347-9531 for more info.

We just received notification of our booth assignment for the Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair, Saturday, August 11, 2007 in Charlevoix, MI. We will be in booths #124 & 125 located at the northeast entrance. This year Kathy will be featuring several new oil paintings of the Charlevoix area. The show runs from 9am - 6pm and we're usually there around 7am.

If you have any questions, please call us at 800-347-9531. See you there!!!

Kathleen Chaney Fritz will be displaying new original paintings along with her fine art prints, and books, at the 49th annual Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair. located in downtown Charlevoix, MI. The show starts at 10am and runs until 6pm on Saturday, August, 11 2007. Anyone interested in purchasing an original painting should arrive early for a good selection.

The juried Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair is one of the oldest and most prestigious art fairs in the country and draws hi quality artisans from across the nation. The one day show goes on rain or shine.

Kathy's booth assignment will be posted on this blog as soon as we find out.

For more info visit: Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair

Kathleen Chaney Fritz will be making an appearance at Gaslight Gallery in Petoskey, Michigan, July 4, 2007
2-4pm. She will have original paintings for sale along with her limited edition giclée prints and books.

The original oil painting by Kathleen Chaney Fritz titled Impressions of Sleeping Bear has sold. The image is avialable in a full size limited edition canvas giclée. See our web site for details.  www.chaneyfritz.com