Michigan Lighthouse Collection
Michigan's lighthouses were built for function, not ornament -- steady structures shaped by wind, water, and time.
This collection features hand-drawn black and white illustrations of iconic Michigan lighthouses, created slowly and intentionally to capture the quiet character of these enduring landmarks.
Each piece is a tribute to craftsmanship, restraint, and the places that continue to guide us back.
Available at select galleries and shops across Northern Michigan.
Lighthouses -- Built to Endure
Michigan's Lighthouses were never built to impress. They were built to last -- steady structures shaped by wind, water, and time. Surrounded by four Great Lakes, the Stat's shoreline stretches for thousands of miles and hundreds of Lighthouses.
Many of the Michigan's iconic lighthouses were built in the mid to late 1800s during the height of Great Lakes shipping. From the rocky shores of Lake Superior to the quiet bends of Lake Michigan, these landmarks guided ships, protected harbors, and become part of the identity of towns around them. Today, they remain some of the most enduring and recognizable structures in Michigan.
This collection is a tribute to the that endurance -- hand-drawn lighthouse sketches that honor simple architecture, lasting craft, and the quiet presence of places built with purpose.
What You Get
Each Stoney Bend Prints piece begins as an original hand-drawn illustration -- created slowly, with quiet detail and focus on real places. Every print is produced with archival quality materials and made to feel personal, lasting, and timeless.
All prints are professionally produced on archival fine art paper and paired with soft white mat for a clean, restrained, gallery-style presentation.
Available formats include:
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Ready-to-Frame Prints: 12x12 Outside dimension
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Framed Prints: 13x13 Outside dimension
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Original Pieces: One-of-one hand-drawn artwork (when available)
All prints are produced in limited editions and personally signed and numbered. Explore and shop all Michigan prints or view the Collection of limited-edition prints and original works.
Custom Illustrations
Have a Michigan place that matters to you?
Custom commissions are created from your photos --- cottages, family homes, vacation memories, or places you return to year after year. Each piece is drawn slowly and intentionally in the Stoney Bend Prints style, focused on quiet detail, restraint, and the story behind the place.
Common requests include:
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Family cottages and cabins
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Homes and farms
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Wedding venues and churches
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Michigan landmarks & storefronts
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Simple but meaningful places
Commissions are accepted in limited quantities to protect quality and time.
Typical turnaround: 2-4 weeks. You'll receive a proof before the final piece is completed.
