Carl R. Sams II and his wife Jean Stoick are nationally known for their wildlife photographs. They are also recognized for their “In the Woods” children’s book series, showcasing their deer photography. These books have placed them on the New York Best Sellers list and have led them to create movies based on the books as well.

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It’s a craft passed down from generation to generation. As a child, Glen Van Antwerp was taught by his grandfather how to carve fans and delicate birds out of northern white cedar. He has continued to carve them ever since, and is now teaching his grandson. In this vignette we take a look at how one piece of wood is skillfully transformed into art.

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Sculptor Jason Quigno doesn't only see rocks when looking at pieces of alabaster, marble and granite. Instaead, he says he sees things in them. Then he takes his mental image to create beautiful stone sculpturesrevolving mainly around Native American culture and abstract art.

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If you’ve traveled the high ways and back roads near the northern Michigan town of Onaway, you might have noticed large pieces of artwork that honor past presidents, war veterans, and Native Americans. Tom Moran, the owner of Moran Iron Works in Onaway, has mixed his love for art and his talent for creating iron masterpieces that make his creations the talk of the town.

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They come with ghoulish titles like “Poltergeists of Petoskey” and “Gargoyles of Gaylord”. They are Michigan Chillers from Michigan native and author Johnathan Rand.  Rands’ “Chiller” novels continue to fright and delight children of all ages who can’t seem to get enough of the long running series.

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