<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stoney Bend ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Original artwork and limited-edition prints inspired by Michigan places and the stories that make them worth remembering.]]></description><link>https://www.stoneybend.com/stories</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:07:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stoneybend.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Sturgeon Point: A Photograph and a Feeling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A photograph of Sturgeon Point Lighthouse became the starting point for a watercolor about memory, purpose, and the quiet places that continue to guide us.]]></description><link>https://www.stoneybend.com/post/sturgeon-point-photograph-feeling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a428ac9c19ca7d97f2b5787</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:27:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91b281_251d04250c424395bed4f85cc981d00a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Norman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port Oneida: An Enduring Heritage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first thing you’ll notice about Port Oneida is that nothing seemed to be trying very hard to get your attention.]]></description><link>https://www.stoneybend.com/post/port-oneida-an-enduring-heritage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f265a418318a8f7e7423a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:06:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91b281_0e1c9e60d091487f8eef6c8cef328cca~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Norman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering Michigan Places Differently]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reflection on how Stoney Bend Studio evolved from detailed illustration toward a more atmospheric watercolor approach inspired by memory, place, and Michigan roots.]]></description><link>https://www.stoneybend.com/post/remembering-michigan-differently</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1af80bc314d04636c27b45</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:33:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91b281_874c39ca965e406188208aa5da36428c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Norman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Orleans Double Shotgun on Chestnut Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic New Orleans double shotgun house on Chestnut Street inspired this exploration of architecture, hidden history, and stories places carry in their walls.]]></description><link>https://www.stoneybend.com/post/new-orleans-double-shotgun</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ff3a6e4f7ebdc9f6ad10e7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 14:41:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91b281_33f722352d114fd3bd783d46fe15ccbe~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Norman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Roots: The Places That Shaped the Art of Stoney Bend ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at how Michigan’s buildings, shorelines, and working structures shaped the artistic approach behind Stoney Bend and the places that continue to inspire the work today.]]></description><link>https://www.stoneybend.com/post/michigan-roots-for-fine-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cb24c86d22c86f75a623d4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:42:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91b281_ff22145f15e74ca59d285bc6d6fa572e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Norman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Highlands Custom Illustration -- Robertson's Farm, Inverness]]></title><description><![CDATA[A custom illustration inspired by a family tirp to Inverness in the Scottish Highlands — a quiet family-run farm known for its Highland cows, open pastures, and enduring sense of place.]]></description><link>https://www.stoneybend.com/post/hand-drawn-scottish-highlands-custom-illustration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6976c74c6e1e6fddb817b219</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:49:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91b281_ad7084111b1b42168df45618de323fb2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Norman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tequila &#38; Sketching: A Study in Tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traditional Tequila-Making Mirroring Hand-Drawn Art There’s a reason I’m drawn to traditional tequila. It’s not just because I love the taste. It’s more about how traditional tequila is made. Brick ovens, stone wheels, agave, and natural fermentation. The best tequila takes time and care—there are no shortcuts. This process intentionally ignores efficiency to preserve the essence of the product. The Art of Tequila So, what does this have to do with my art or hand-drawn illustrations? 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Hand-drawn art by Scott Norman of Stoney Bend Prints.]]></description><link>https://www.stoneybend.com/post/the-story-of-a-heart-home-old-mission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689cd677bce41985e79af9a2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:17:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91b281_ac50d5d74b074a2c823cb7c3c59b6a53~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Norman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every place has a story]]></title><description><![CDATA[A little history about the beginning of Stoney Bend and the stories behind the places.]]></description><link>https://www.stoneybend.com/post/every-place-has-a-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6880dd10d8c0c7ed23ba8b61</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:56:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/91b281_539b935970f94a7f9a5d913e3acb3d73~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Norman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>