Sandy  Hopper, Fine Artist

Welcomes You To
 
Grasshopper Silk Studio
Hot Springs Landing
, Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Ruanas/Capes Kimonos Shawls/Jacquards/Stoles Scarves

Framed Silk Art

Oil Painting Art Gallery

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Blessings be...Sandy

 
Ruanas/Capes





Ruanas instantly change any attire from 'casual' to 'dressy' .

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Kimonos

Kimonos can be made either long or short and are made from 100% Charmeuse.

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Shawls/Jacquards/Stoles

Triangle shawls have hand-knotted silk fringe on two sides.   Often used for other than a typical shawl, e.g., tied around the hips or over one shoulder under the opposite arm and then tied at waist.
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Scarves

Scarves are available in Habotai, Crepe de Chine and Charmeuse.  Often used as a summer evening shawl, sash or belt.
8" x 54"
15" x 60"
12" x 60"
18" x 72"
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Framed Silk Art

As with her wearable silks, Sandy's framed fine art flows with energy and vibrancy.   

Her colors range from muted and subtle to amazingly dynamic, sometimes within the same piece.  

However she chooses to use colors,  the finished product always "works" and is one of the many reasons for her success.
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Non-silk Art

Sandy is a multi-talented artist who is capable of  doing many forms of art.

This does not diminish her specialties, but, rather,  adds to them. 

Her boundless energy is evident  in the finished product of each piece. 

 

 

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Grasshopper Silk / Sandy Hopper, artist

Member:
  New Mexico Fiber Arts Trails #55, Southwest Women's Fiber Arts Collective.  New Mexico Silk Painters Guild, Silk Painters International, Black Range Artists, Inc. and San Vicente Artists. 
 
Grasshopper Silk Studio is located in Sierra County, New Mexico near Elephant Butte Lake.   The artist is represented by:  
 * Percha Creek Artist Co-op, Hillsboro* Common Thread - Silver City*

Ms. Hopper creates fine works of art on luminescent silk. Wearable silk art that includes Ruanas or capes, scarves of every length and style.  She loves creating  special occasion and wedding attire, such as cocoon, butterfly jackets, kimonos, and sarongs.  Lovely silk shawls with whispery soft fringe are a specialty.   She also creates unique silk panels for shoji or privacy screens.

  The artist worked in oils for over 20 years creating fine works of art.  Allergies to traditional oils precipitated the transition to working with silk.  However, Hopper continues to work in oils on a limited basis and includes a dedicated gallery page just for her oil paintings.

Silk is perfect for every occasion,  from casual cowboy to formal Victorian  and unique custom home decor. Silk is a  durable, easy care yet magnificently elegant fabric.  Cool in summer and warm is winter due to it's natural properties.
  You are welcome to visit the studio to learn about the processes used to create these unique items.  Grasshopper Silk Studio, located at Hot Springs Landing, Elephant Butte Lake, New Mexico is open Sat and Sun from 11am to 4pm, or call for a special appointment
 * 575-740-4958*
THANKS NEW MEXICO WOMEN'S FOUNDATION
nmwf.org 
for your support


When visiting Grasshopper Silk Studio you might want to see the future site of "Space-Port America" located just to the south-east of Elephant Butte Lake near Ted Turners Armendaris Ranch.  The area offers excellent golfing at TURTLEBACK MOUNTAIN GOLF RESORT.  Coming soon to  the area is the "Hot Springs Motor-Plex".   "Gallery Hop" in  historic downtown Truth or Consequences happens the second Saturday of each month.  

Come watch Sierra County grow!

 

Links

NewMexico Women's Foundation
nmwf.org

Southwest Women's Fiber Arts Collective
http:// www.fiberartscollective.org

New Mexico Fiber Arts Trails
http://www.nmfiberartisans.org

Percha Creek Traders Artists Co-op
Hillsboro, New Mexico
http://perchacreedtraders.com

San Vicente Artists
http://.www.silvercityartists.org

Truth or Consequences Art
http:// www.torcart.com
http:// www.sierracountyart.com

Madison of Los Angeles
www.MadisonLosAngeles.com

New Mexico Magazine
www.newmexicomagazine.com

Wandering Barefoot Travel
http://www.wanderingbarefoot.com

RGM Realty
Hillsboro, NM
www.findahome.com

RioBravoFineArt, Inc
http://www.riobravofineart.net

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