Michigan Giclees - The Classic Collection
“The human need to relate with the natural world finds many outlets. For painters, the urge to capture nature’s intrigue is most compelling. With paint and canvas, confined to two dimensions, we set forth to capture that elusive beauty lavished upon us by nature. In Leelanau, I find a dazzling abundance of compositions from which to draw painting inspiration and a public of art conscious people drawn here by a mutual appreciation of the beauty of this land.” Gene Rantz, 2005
Looking for Judy - Dune Country (LAST COMPLETED PAINTING) 24x30
Looking for Judy - Dune Country (LAST COMPLETED PAINTING) 24x30
This is the last painting I created, as Judy became more and more stricken with the cancer that would take her away from me. It was she who, years ago, introduced me to the wonderful trails and scenic views throughout the great sandy dunes of the peninsula…and her magic made it impossible for me to ever leave her.
This painting was done entirely from imagination…a birds eye view. Judy suggested that I add the detail in the foreground. It was a grand observation. I will forever more see her image whenever I peer into the dunes. Gene Rantz, July 2021