Hand-Painted Great Lakes Shoreline Art Coaster – Roger Ensign

Description:
Celebrate the water you love with this hand-painted Great Lakes shoreline coaster by West Michigan artist Roger Ensign. At $24, it’s an easy, everyday way to keep the lakes close—whether you live here year-round, spend summers at the cottage, or just wish you did.

Key features:

• Hand-painted Great Lakes shoreline artwork by Michigan artist Roger Ensign.

• Captures the feel of the Great Lakes coast in a small, usable piece of art.

• Printed on travertine-style stone with a natural, textured look.

• Cork backing to help protect your furniture and keep the coaster from sliding.

• Sealed for durability so it’s ready for everyday use, not just display.

• $24 price point makes it a go-to Great Lakes or Michigan-themed gift under $25.

If your heart belongs to the Great Lakes, this coaster is a little daily reminder of your favorite shoreline. Roger Ensign’s hand-painted design captures the sweeping shape and feel of the lakes, turning them into a cozy piece of functional art you can keep right on your coffee table or desk. It’s the kind of piece that makes you think of beach days, cottage weekends, and road trips along the coast every time you set down your mug.

The stone surface gives the artwork a soft, slightly rustic texture, while the cork backing helps protect your furniture and keeps the coaster from sliding around. A sealed finish adds durability so it can handle daily use—coffee in the morning, iced drinks in the afternoon, and everything in between. At $24, it’s one of our favorite suggestions when someone wants a Great Lakes or Michigan gift that feels special but still stays under $30.

It stands on its own as a single coaster, but it’s also fun to mix and match with Roger’s other designs or pair with a mug, local coffee, tea, or a candle to build a thoughtful gift. Whether you’re near or far from the water, this coaster brings a little of that Great Lakes feeling into everyday life.

Ideal for:

• Great Lakes lovers, cottage owners, and anyone who calls the lakeshore “home.”

• Michigan- or lake-themed gifts under $30.

• Housewarmings, host gifts, and thank-you gifts with a local, artful touch.