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Artwork
at sandhill

Background Sandhill Crane artwork by Lindsey Dahl of Wildfeather Studio

Highlighting local, original artists year round!
 

Interested in becoming a featured artist? Email sandhillartwork@gmail.com!

2025 art Opportunities

June 1st Open art day - Pride artwork
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August/September animal artwork
October spooky themed

Do you have pieces fitting to these themes?
Email sandhillartwork@gmail.com to enter your artwork into these shows!

May Michigan
Wine Month

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about all artists!

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Heather Alward

Wine themed artwork

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Capturing a moment that has an interesting composition as well as a memory I want to save is why I paint.  As an artist I like to portray the beauty I see in everyday life.  Travel, the great outdoors and living things in all forms have always been what I am passionate about.  

I’ve been a special education teacher in the public school system for 25 years and in my time off I unwind by painting and working with my hands in the garden, fixing up our old house or any number of crafts. My focus is learning to appreciate all the small things, the little steps of progress in my students, a reflection in the water, a glass of wine in the woods, or the graceful movements of a koi fish.  I hope that through my art the viewer shares in those moments that bring me joy.

Mack Island Art

michigan based lake watercolors & products

I had taken art throughout high school, but COVID gave me a reason to start painting again.

When COVID hit and was sent home to work in March 2020, I found myself with lots of extra time in the evenings. Not liking to sit idly at home, I decided to start pursuing art again after a long hiatus due to children, work, school board activities, and volunteering. 
After trying a few different mediums, I landed on watercolor painting. Specifically, I started creating contour maps of local lakes in southern Michigan. After selling a few paintings to friends via social media, I wanted to leverage those images more than once. My first idea was to create pillows from those lake paintings. From that simple start, my product offerings expanded to mugs, ornaments, t-shirts, coasters, puzzles, and more! 

my imagination is yours

nature Michigan themed watercolors

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Welcome to My Imagination Is Yours! I'm a professional nature artist and illustrator who loves to bring the outside in to your home. Evoking memories, nostalgia and enjoying the simple things in life. Walks in nature, beautiful sunsets and enjoying the water-especially in northern Michigan where I was raised.

Here you will find one of a kind originals, hand embellished high quality fine art prints and waterproof decal stickers. I'm currently available for one of a kind commissioned custom art.

My artwork has been purchased by HOMEGOODS, BCBS, Google, Colorado History Museum, Eaton Fine Art, Interior Design Companies such as Scout Modern in LA and more as well as being featured on countless online blogs and in magazines. I ship art all over the world and take pride and honor in you having something handmade for your home. In a world of reproductions it feels great to hold something unique that you can connect with. I’ve also been a Grand Rapids ArtPrize artist in 2018 and 2024.

Follow me on Instagram: MyImaginationIsYours

The colors of us

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Begin Pride month with Pride! Artists are welcome to come for the day to make art in their medium. Pieces will then be hung for the month of June and July, telling a story for guests while representing the LGBTQ+ community.


Guests: A suggested donation is asked to view art being created. Donations will go directly to Jackson Price Center.


Artist Information:
🎨 You may create within the grounds of the winery, but please be kind to our space inside and out.
🎨 You must leave the art created to be hung for the months of June and July. Pieces must be ready to be hung after art is complete.
🎨 Supplies are not included, including frames.
🎨 Please label your art with your artist info & price.
🎨 Proceeds from art sales will go to Jackson Pride.
Share your story or support the community through art!

 

sandhill crane vineyards

 

4724 Walz Rd. Jackson, MI 49201

 

(517) 764-0679

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