An intimate look at the vibrant, thriving, and ever-expanding artistic community of the Hudson ValleyHudson Folk by Amanda Benchley and Tamara Weiss features narratives of this wide-ranging and talented group beautifully documented with photographs by Elizabeth Cecil.Hudson Folk introduces readers to these creatives and their spaces, while showcasing their art often informed by the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of the Hudson Va...

Tamara Weiss and Amanda Benchley's Vineyard Folk is an intimate journey into the lives and inspirational places of some of the many talented artists who have always helped make up the larger community of Martha's Vineyard.The island, located just seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod, has a long history as geographic muse. Lillian Hellman and William Styron wrote overlooking the Vineyard Haven harbor, and Thomas Hart Benton—whose influence is still felt in...