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G. Wyan Lantz (1946-2012) was a multi-talented artist, musician, archaeologist, and writer who had a diverse and prolific creative career spanning several decades. As a visual artist, Lantz was regionally renowned for his realistic full-size portraits, including those of Tecumseh and Chief Cornplanter at Fort Ligonier. His body of work dates back to the early 1960s and continued until his passing in 2012. Lantz was versatile across mediums, working in airbrush, pen and ink, oils, graphite, and pastels. In the 1980s, Lantz had shows in New York City showcasing his skills in realism, abstract illusionism, and fractal-inspired designs. His artistic styles ranged from representational to abstract and experimental. Beyond visual arts, Lantz was a musician and co-owner of two companies - Lantz Research Associates (a cultural resource management firm) and Norcross Lantz Media Arts, a media production company. Lantz was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1946, but his works were exhibited and can be found in New York City, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, and California, reflecting his widespread creative impact. Overall, G. Wyan Lantz embodied the spirit of a true Renaissance man - exploring diverse creative outlets as an artist, musician, businessman, archaeologist and writer over his productive 66-year career.