Away to See: Martha's Vineyard - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Away to See: Martha's Vineyard is a cherished keepsake for anyone who loves this iconic summer destination off the coast of Cape Cod. With prose by Liz Norwood and paintings by Paul Norwood, this lovely volume captures the spirit, stillness, and sensory beauty of this beloved island.

Away to See: Martha's Vineyard is the first book in a series of gift books that live at the intersection of art, travel, and contemplation. Weaving in landscape and figurative paintings by renowned artist Paul Norwood with lyrical prose from Liz Norwood, Away to See takes readers on sensory journeys through different parts of the world, capturing a sense of place and inviting them to get "away" from the everyday, explore new destinations, and see familiar ones with fresh perspective.

Longtime summer residents Paul and Liz share some of their favorite island experiences and illuminate its slower, quieter side: the astonishing seascapes; the connection to community and conservation; and the idea that sometimes the smallest things bring the greatest joy. Each vignette invites the reader to pause, notice, and truly see.

About the Author

Paul Norwood, who grew up on the coast of Maine, decided early on that he'd rather paint the sea than fish from it. After a long career as an advertising art director and creative director, he now devotes all his time to painting. In the past twenty-five years, Paul has developed a national client base and has exhibited his work in galleries and art fairs from Boston to San Francisco--and many places in between. He is currently represented by five galleries and is in the private collections of Sir Richard Branson and President Obama. Paul and his wife raised their two kids in Mill Valley, California, where they enjoy hiking the trails of Mt. Tam, roaming the streets of San Francisco, and strolling the sands of Stinson Beach.

Liz Norwood, a San Francisco Bay Area native, is a freelance editor and writer specializing in sustainability, wellness, travel and culture. She has a soft spot for people making the world better and more beautiful--from organic food companies to social justice nonprofits, artists and authors.