N O R T H C E N T R A L R E G I O N
SANTA FE AREA
ARTISTS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
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LINDA RUNNING BENTLEY & KIPP BENTLEY
ESTAMBRE STUDIOS
Weavers Linda Running Bentley and Kipp Bentley produce
one-of-a-kind wool rugs from their studio in the high desert southeast of Santa Fe. Using the traditional rag-rug technique common to their Midwestern roots, they weave on stand-up Rio Grande walking looms native to the Southwest, carrying on familiar craft traditions, but with a style distinctly their own. 
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FREDERICK F. BLACK
BIG SAGE ARTISANS
Rug #321
44.5" X 36.5"
A retired American Airlines
pilot and a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Architecture. As a resident of New Mexico since 1969, he has developed a keen interest and appreciation for Southwestern art and textiles. It eventually led him to Tierra Wools, in Los Ojos, (now Chama), New Mexico, where he learned to weave. Fred weaves on a Rio Grande walking loom, not unlike the first looms brought to the New World by the Spanish in the early seventeenth century. His weavings are 100% Navajo Churro wool - warp and weft - which was the wool used by those early settlers. Churro sheep were, at one time, considered an endangered animal, and the wool is still considered quite dear. Its long staple and unique fiber composition make it unparalleled for use in rugs and blankets. All of these factors lead to an authenticity and strength in Fred’s southwestern pieces as well as his more contemporary efforts. 
Commissions are welcome. Due to the nature of hand-dying and custom weaving, all pieces
are unique. |
Rug #333
44" X 54.5"
Rug #296
44" X 67.5"
Featured in the set design for the HBO series, "Succession"
Rug #315
44.5" X 56"
Rifle Scabbard #42
Visit F. Black's Listing in
The New Mexico Artist Directory |
Hand dyed, hand woven rugs, runners, and rifle scabbards made in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Traditional and contemporary textiles created with an eye on lowering the environmental impact and promoting sustainability in the manufacture of fiber art. 
Rug #339
44.75" X 60.75"
Rug #338
44.5" X 58.5"
All wool used is Navajo Churro supplied and hand dyed by Connie Taylor of Bayeta Classic Sheep and Wool in Taos. More information on the breed and the wool can be found at:
www.navajo-churrosheep.com 
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ILSE BOLLE FINE ART
Fiber Constructions
Visit Ilse Bolle's Listing in
The New Mexico Artist Directory |
Growing up in rural Germany,
I developed a special bond with nature. I loved creating with seedpods, tree bark, twigs, vines and grasses and, to this day, still gather most of the materials that I incorporate in my work. ilsebolle.com VIVO Contemporary |
Visit Ilse's Article in
QUELLE ZINE |
Sharon Davis
Santa Fe Fiber Art at Magliarte Studio
Wearable Art
Scarves
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Wraps
Blankets & Throws
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Wall Hangings
A Palette of Comforting, Sumptuous Silk, Bamboo & Mohair
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The varied and long history of hand knitting in northern New Mexico and the native tradition of selling fiber art
in Santa Fe combine to influence fiber artist Sharon Davis. In an adobe studio in Santa Fe, Davis creates, shows
and sells contemporary fiber art inspired by the hues and views of the desert sky and mountains that surround her. Her one-of-a-kind artworks, scarves, wraps and blankets are hand-knit using contemporary techniques created, honed and refined by Davis into her beautiful pieces.
in Santa Fe combine to influence fiber artist Sharon Davis. In an adobe studio in Santa Fe, Davis creates, shows
and sells contemporary fiber art inspired by the hues and views of the desert sky and mountains that surround her. Her one-of-a-kind artworks, scarves, wraps and blankets are hand-knit using contemporary techniques created, honed and refined by Davis into her beautiful pieces.
JENNIFER DAY
thread stories
This is part of my Cuban Car series - 24 x 16. “ Don’t Touch my ’55 Buick”.
"Long Day at the Escondido"
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Encaustic Portrait
Flax Fiber and Sashiko Stitching
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Hand Tinted Photograph
Handmade Paper, Flax Fiber, Tea Stained Parchment, Sashiko, Cricula Cocoons
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FORCED TO FLEE Tengo Hambre to be exhibited at the following: Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts at Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida, May 25 – August 24, 2019: Daura Gallery at the University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia: August 24, 2020 - October 9, 2020: Mills Station Arts & Culture Center, Rancho Cordova, California: January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2021: The Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County, Moorhead, Minnesota, June – October 2021: Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania, March 25, 2021 - June 6, 2021 www.saqa.com |
I enjoy merging my interests in photography and quilting. My technique – Thread Stories – is a process based on printing my photographs on fabric and creating a realistic representation of the subject in thread using free form embroidery, quilting, appliqué and trapunto.
The finished works range between one and three million stitches. * * * * * * * I am a street photographer. My travels to remote villages in third world countries, gathering images of individuals involved in the routine of their daily lives, and documenting people on the streets of a busy cosmopolitan city have allowed me to create a fabulous collection of images that are the basis of my fiber art. |
MOLLY ELKIND
TAPESTRIES, TEXTILES, MIXED MEDIA
Molly Elkind : Talking Textiles (Blog)
She maintains her studio in Santa Fe. When possible, Molly travels nationwide to teach, and is
available for online mentoring on a one-on-one basis. For insightful news, reviews, and more...
Visit Molly Elkind's Blog thinking out loud : weaving, ideas, art & craft mollyelkindtalkingtextiles.blog spot.com |
OPEN WARP VISTAS
Fiber artist Molly Elkind’s work explores the expressive potential of handwoven tapestry. Current work is inspired by the colors, forms and phenomena of the New Mexico high desert where she lives.
UPCOMING FOR 2021
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BARBARA HOLLOWAY
Fine Handweaving
Galisteo
I Iove to weave. I am a handweaver of artwear, living and working in the high desert plateau country of
Galisteo, New Mexico. I weave primarily with rayon chenille and cotton yarns occasionally adding other
luxurious fiber accents. Additionally, I weave an animal fiber look alike fabric. On my standard rayon chenille
and cotton warp, I weave with a micro fiber yarn, called Cloud.
These are garments crafted to suit a wide range of environments. Choose a current garment design pattern.
Then choose your favorite handwoven fabric from the samples shown on my website.
I'm always thinking about the next great piece!
Galisteo, New Mexico. I weave primarily with rayon chenille and cotton yarns occasionally adding other
luxurious fiber accents. Additionally, I weave an animal fiber look alike fabric. On my standard rayon chenille
and cotton warp, I weave with a micro fiber yarn, called Cloud.
These are garments crafted to suit a wide range of environments. Choose a current garment design pattern.
Then choose your favorite handwoven fabric from the samples shown on my website.
I'm always thinking about the next great piece!
PENNE MOBLEY
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I was born in Baton Rouge, LA. I grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana and graduated from LSU-Shreveport.
I am now living my dream in Santa Fe, New Mexico a place I have been in love with for over 30 years.
www.pennemobley.com
I am now living my dream in Santa Fe, New Mexico a place I have been in love with for over 30 years.
www.pennemobley.com
LEIGH OVIATT
Big Sky Fiber Art
Big Sky Fiber Art
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I grew up in a family of artists, teachers, and farmers on a cattle ranch in Montana. I have lived in the middle of nowhere, in large and small cities, and in everything from a school bus to a historic mansion overlooking the Columbia River. I now live in Santa Fe, New Mexico with my rescue animals where I continue to learn, create, dream, make and explore.
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NANCY PAAP
Tesuque
Extraordinary Original Hand-Woven Creations
My chenille weavings are all about color and wearability. It is the elixir that inspires me to continue weaving.
And weaving for me has always been a very down to earth meditative activity in this hum drum world! 
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There is nothing ordinary about the creations of weaver
Nancy Paap, who spins dog hair into yarn and weaves it with hand-dyed silks, wools or cottons for one-of-a-kind garments. 
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Nancy Paap is represented in several galleries nation wide—Handwoven Originals in Santa Fe, NM; Artemisia in Taos, NM; Websters Gallery in Ashland, Oregon; and Earth Spirits in Palm Desert, CA.
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ELLIE BETH SCOTT
I usually begin with a drawing from my journal.
My quilt pieces start out as a preliminary drawing. I compose a narrative scene with a variety of characters and objects.
I am interested in the symbols that the subject represent. It’s an illustration that is rendered with thread, paint, buttons and beads. The finished pieces tell a story of real and imagined events. |
I usually begin with a drawing
from my journal. The process of constantly drawing visual ideas is very beneficial. It allows me to keep my imagination flowing and acts as a resource when it’s time to articulate my fabric art. |
In addition to creating my own artwork, I also create for clients directly. When I receive a commission, I incorporate specific ideas from the client such as special or meaningful events as well as personal objects to create their own Heirloom.
Visit Ellie-Beth's Listing on The
New Mexico Artist Directory |
SIGNE STUART
CATCHES 6, 2018
Acrylic and Graphite on Cut Bamboo Paper - 25.5 by 48.25 inches 
FLUXWALL, 2019,
Acrylic and Graphite on Cut Mulberry Paper, 68 by 97 inches |
CATCHES 7, 2018
Acrylic and Graphite on Cut Bamboo Paper 25 by 49 inches 
FLUXWALL 2, 2019
Acrylic and Graphite on Cut Mulberry Paper, 68 by 115 inches |
DOUBLE KORE, 2019
Acrylic and Graphite on Cut Mulberry Paper, 67 by 37 inches |
FOLD
Acrylic/Unryu Paper 35.5" x 43.5" 
FOLD 2
Acrylic/Unryu Paper 20.5" x 33"I |
Observations and questions about mysteries of the universe, life and consciousness are sources
of visual ideas for my paintings and constructions. Making these works is an ongoing process of negotiation
and experimentation between ideas and materials.
I want my artworks to resonate with viewers and move them toward seeing this is that:
everything as a consequence of endless shape-shifting, combining and recombining.
www.signestuart.net
of visual ideas for my paintings and constructions. Making these works is an ongoing process of negotiation
and experimentation between ideas and materials.
I want my artworks to resonate with viewers and move them toward seeing this is that:
everything as a consequence of endless shape-shifting, combining and recombining.
www.signestuart.net
KAREN WATERS ART
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Karen Waters is a contemporary feltmaker whose focus is on sculptural felt, using traditional wet felting techniques. She often challenges herself by limiting her palette to two or three colors, which influences her decisions on how surface design, texture, and shape co-mingle.
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Visit Karen Water's Listing on
The New Mexico Artist Directory |
Karen's eco-conscious lifestyle spills over into her feltmaking, where she creates using rainwater and ethically sourced, eco-friendly fibers. She also offers online feltmaking workshops.
karenwatersart.com |
ALICE WATTERSON
Flying High Studio
"The winds of grace are blowing all the time. You have only to raise your sail." —Sri Ramakrishna
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Grounded Flyer
Horse of Another Color
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Ocean Guardian
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I inhabit a true live/work environment....a detached weaving studio, a garage woodworking shop,
and a fabric room where I ultimately construct my figures, birds and botanicals.
From woven yardage and colorful felt, birds fly and figures contemplate a life,
all profusely embellished and finely crafted.
Welcome to my world!
alicewatterson.com
DAYNA FISK - WILLIAMS
Fringe Weaving@
7 Arts Gallery
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My weavings are two strikingly different styles. I create New Mexico Rio Grande rugs and Japanese Saori style textiles.
Both are a direct result of living in two very special places. First, I learned the art of weaving Rio Grande rugs at the
traditional Tierra Wools weaving center just down the road from our home, nestled in the beautiful Chama Valley.
I use local, hand-dyed Churro wool and original style walking looms to create my rugs and wall hangings. My designs are
often colorful and contemporary, but the Rio Grande style is carried through. The fabric I weave is Japanese Saori style,
merged with traditional sakiori weaving from Japan. While living in Japan I was drawn to the eye-catching textiles.
Their stunning use of color and subtle, yet complex designs are reflected in my woven fabric. I design and make simple,
unique garments that are often based on the principles of origami.
All a result of living in this mysterious land.
Visit Dayna Fisk-Williams' Listing & QUELLE ZINE article on the New Mexico Artist Directory
Both are a direct result of living in two very special places. First, I learned the art of weaving Rio Grande rugs at the
traditional Tierra Wools weaving center just down the road from our home, nestled in the beautiful Chama Valley.
I use local, hand-dyed Churro wool and original style walking looms to create my rugs and wall hangings. My designs are
often colorful and contemporary, but the Rio Grande style is carried through. The fabric I weave is Japanese Saori style,
merged with traditional sakiori weaving from Japan. While living in Japan I was drawn to the eye-catching textiles.
Their stunning use of color and subtle, yet complex designs are reflected in my woven fabric. I design and make simple,
unique garments that are often based on the principles of origami.
All a result of living in this mysterious land.
Visit Dayna Fisk-Williams' Listing & QUELLE ZINE article on the New Mexico Artist Directory
