Grasshopper Silk Studio Holiday Trunk Show

Trunk Shows require lots of support and GOOD friends to help out. The weather was windy so everything had to be moved in doors to my tiny studio. We managed and had a wonderful time visiting with friends.
Every artist needs their patrons who support their work. But,...!!! friends who help us with shows, exhibits and unlimited support of every kind are just the BEST... Thanks to Lisa and Claudia...you guys ROCK!
The person you do not see in the photos is Joe...hubby dear..held down the fort keeping dogs at bay and cooking my mom the best enchiladas in the world for her supper! How lucky am I!!
Thanks to everyone for making this such a huge success! Kate, Cecil, Bev, Doris, Bud, Rheem and Edna ...... you guys are the BEST!

Thanks also, to all of you who responded to my invitation..even though you could not make it. Nice to know there was so much fabulous energy out there coming my way...!!

Holiday Trunk Show

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Grasshopper Silk Studio Holiday Trunk Show 11-15-09

Our very first Trunk Show. What Fun! If you missed our premier event..here are some photos of the beautiful silk artwork. Visit us first for all of your holiday needs!
......See something in the photos that interests you? Need a special color or size....??>>>> Just give us a call 575-740-4958...
Thanks to everyone who came out on such a windy day to view the Fall - Winter collection and take part in our first Trunk Show...Look for the Spring and Summer Collection Trunk Show...dates to be announced ...
till then

SILK ART ADVENTURES IN GUAM
Yes! Guam...Guam is the paradise destination for many vacationers in the Orient. Undiscovered by many Americans...it's paradise as we imagine it.....
I LOVE THE OUTDOORS! For some time now I have looked at traveling and silk painting in combination. However, what I usually came upon was traveling and then being stuck inside a studio painting...NOT what I want...traveling to distant lands is expensive, to say the least...I do want to paint and meet other silk painters..share ideas and techniques..but I also want to see the land itself! To get outside and really see the community.
SOOO...I am putting together my own trip. This will be the inaugural trip for "Silk Art Adventures". Very casual..so if you are expecting 5**** this may not be for you. BUT!...if you are like me...want to hike, swim in the ocean...visit spring fed caves and lost waterfalls...don't mind hiking in an out..a few bugs...sand in your shoes...then lets talk.
I have secured a fabulous guide who really knows Guam. We can visit many places that a tourist just never sees. Lets take along our silk for quick sketches or watercolors or charcoal.....JUST ..be inspired by the paradise around us.
Vacation / Relaxation...and ART...what a perfect combination!!
Early morning forays to get inspired and quick sketch then mid-day to 'serious' paint...out again for tropical sunsets....or.....perhaps a dinner cruise? peaceful kayaking? ..walking the beach....seeing the nightlife
Many options will be available
I will post more information as we finalize the details....Yeah..not much time to prepare...but, ask for it for Christmas and Valentines Day gifts...I am tooo old to plan..
lets be spontaneous...and JUST DO IT!
If you are interested..even mildly..just give me an email and we will discuss the details.
plein-air silk painting in paradise...what could be better??
I have secured a GREAT travel agent who will help us will our Flight/Hotel arrangements.
CAPTURE THE ESSESENCE OF PARADISE ON SILK
till then :)

I know I have not posted something new for a while..but I have been hard at work. Here is a new scarf painted on Charmeuse...it is a layered effect...such fun to paint...this one is ready to be steamed. Next week I will post the finished scarf.
I have been hard at 'play' creating some new pieces for a special Holiday exhibit at the Santa Fe Community Gallery. Those pieces are all most finished and then I will start on a Dancers Veil for Eva in London...I have already painted a test piece and I love the results...not finished yet...but I will post photos of it next week...So, all in all an exciting time here at Grasshopper Silk Studio. OH! Plus, I will be showing in Santa Fe for a one day show...date to be announced shortly..so if you are planning on Visiting Santa Fe or Elephant Butte...be sure to stop in and see what is 'FRESH FROM THE STUDIO"! Till then...

Red was my mood on this day....Pretty AUTUMN and HOLIDAY wear... attached are a few of the pieces that have been rolled and are waiting to be steam set.
Today I will be ironing and finishing the items I steamed on Saturday. Always so much to do and so little time!! LOL where do the days go?? till then...

AUTUMN SILK WORKSHOP AT GRASSHOPPER SILK STUDIO...WHAT FUN!! JOIN US NEXT TIME OR CALL FOR YOUR VERY OWN PRIVATE LESSONS....