||| FROM CAROLINE BUCHANAN |||
As the dark short days close around us, we may find ourselves dreaming of sunny beaches on remote Greek islands. Escape is possible by picking up a copy of Caroline Buchanan’s memoir, My Amorgos, on sale at Darvill’s Bookstore.
Buchanan’s tales of one small remote Greek Island as based on nineteen years of travel there first on her own, and then while bringing groups of artist for plein air workshops. She writes with a light touch of a magical period, a moment when the world was balanced between a timeless culture and the coming travel revolution.
Buchanan is a well-know watercolor artist and teacher in the Islands. For thirty years she lived with her husband Jeffrey Unterschuetz on Obstruction Island off of Orcas. She was often seen teaching watercolor classes around the Island. She also became bit of a local legend, rowing her Whitehall back and forth to Obstruction. She now reside in Anacortes where health/aging issues are keeping them closer to home. But memories are made to share. Stop in Darvills to pick up your copy of My Amorgos. You may discover some secrets of how to be a successful dreamer.
Recently, I had a surprising encounter with Caroline at the Anacortes Activities Center (Senior Center).
We were both there to have our feet cared for. When I walked in, I noticed Caroline as someone I’d met, but was unsure whether it was a new acquaintance at the Center or….It turned out to be Caroline. We had a lively conversation while having our toenails clipped. Voicing that I wished I had something to read while I waited, Caroline handed me a copy of her book….” you can read this”. I bought the book and read it with great pleasure. Her photos and paintings add so much to the experience of walking along with her as she absorbs the life and land in these small Greek islands. What an amazing experience she had!
Caroline is an amazing watercolorist and woman. I will admire her always!