Tamara Buchanan is a sculptor of stone. She sculpts in granite, marble, limestone, sandstone, and basalt. Preferring to work with organic forms, her sculptures may be either representational or abstract. Her work ranges from large scale, public sculptures to pieces small enough to hold in one's hand. By using figure and form, her sculptures often explore the development of self; the relation of self to the outer world. Each piece is unique and invites touch, reflection, and often a smile. A graduate of the University of Washington, she studied sculpture at Lake Washington College, WA with George Pratt of Vancouver, B.C., in the studios of Silverio Paoli in Pietrasanta, Italy and Mauro Berretini of Sienna, Italy. She has participated in every International Stone Sculptor's Symposium sponsored by the Northwest Stone Sculptor's Association since 1989.

While creation of her unique art is her primary focus, Tamara enjoys sharing her passion by teaching. Her classes at her studio on Lopez Is, WA, at the NWSSA International Stone Sculptor's Symposium,

Arlington, WA and at Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA are a source of joy and further learning for both her students and herself.