Wes Anderson Movie Set

The wheelhouse of a working commercial fishing vessel tells its own story—one of grit, endurance, and the quiet poetry of the open water. Inside this weathered cabin, every lever, cable, and salt-streaked window has seen years of hauling nets and battling the elements. The cracked paint and aging metal aren’t signs of neglect but of a life well-lived, a testament to the relentless work of those who depend on Lake Michigan’s bounty.

Door County has a long and storied history of commercial fishing, an industry that predates tourism and remains an integral part of the peninsula’s identity. While whitefish, perch, and lake trout once filled nets by the thousands, shifting ecosystems and regulations have reshaped the trade over the decades. Yet, for those who still make their living on these waters, each day is another chapter in a legacy stretching back generations. Jackson Harbor, tucked away on Washington Island, remains a quiet hub where time slows, and the rhythms of the lake dictate the workday.

In a place like this, life is lived in symmetrical frames, with a color palette of rust, seafoam, and sun-bleached white. The portholes offer a perfect vignette of the lake beyond—a place both familiar and unknowable, a stage where fishermen and the elements have long played their parts. If only the ship's radio crackled with the deadpan dialogue of an eccentric, adventure-seeking family, the scene might just feel like something out of a film. But here, the drama is real, and the lake is the only director calling the shots.

All prints are of museum quality and printed in The USA. Canvas Prints are wrapped around a hardwood frame to prevent long-term wrapping and utilize a 0.75" thick wrap. Metal Prints are glossy, vibrant, and of course are ready to hang.  These prints make a statement and bring Door County home to your wall.