Rockhoppers is Now For Sale

Rockhoppers is going out of business and is for sale. We are asking $10,000 for our equipment and inventory. If you know of anyone who might be interested have them contact Rene at (360)341-4420.

I know that for some of you this comes as no surprise but for others it will be a bit of a shock. The economy has been our death knell and well it is time to move on. This decision has been a long and hard one for me as I truly love my customers (many who have become friends) and there have been so many magical moments that have occurred here. It is hard to let those go.

However, Ferry Folk Designs will be taking over this site at the end of the month and we will continue to provide some wonderful stories, links and art for you to see. It is our hope that we will be able to hold house concerts from our own home for our musicians and their patrons and I am considering doing some promoting for the local musicians after spending due time fixing up my own home.

Rockhoppers does have several musicians scheduled for the remainder of July and we sincerely hope you will come see them play. In the meantime do come say goodbye and help celebrate the upcoming new!

Buy a business on Whidbey Island.

Rockhoppers Art Gallery: Michael Patterson

Michael is one of our first artists, and we've always carried his pieces. Michael also works at Rockhoppers, giving us some necessary time off during the week.

Rainy Day in the Woods SOLD!

Michaels artwork is made of paper, paper pulp and foam board, so it's very light, even the very large pieces like this one: Rainy Day in the Woods. At 28" x 16", it is Michael's largest piece. Update: Rainy Day in the Woods is Sold

Twisting Trees

Whidbey Island is full of wonderful evergreen trees, with pockets of forest and single huge, old firs everywhere. This is reflected in Michaels work -- trees are a frequent subject. This piece, Twisting Trees, is 10" x 15". Gallery Price: $125

Victorius

Splat 1

Splat 2

Perhaps

These four sunburst pieces are all around 1 foot in diameter, or slightly larger. They are wonderfully meditative designs -- with no 'top'. Rotate the piece once in a while for a new look! Gallery Price: $80 each piece

Architectural Piece

This simple piece is striking, and quite large at 31" tall, and 18" wide. The size and three-dimensional quality of this black-and-white piece make it a good choice for a sunny wall. As the sun moves across the piece, the shadows will change the look of the artwork. Gallery Price: $235

Blessing for the Bird

Deeply spiritual, this 20" x 13" piece is covered with hundreds of papier mache' dots. Gallery price: $400

Marilyn Dove

Star Dove 1

Michaels Dove pieces are simple, yet delightful, capturing the essence of a bird in flight. Gallery price: $75 each piece.

Art on Whidbey Island.

Rockhoppers Gallery: Anne Smidt

Anne Smidt is our featured artist for April/May. We have a number of her lovely encaustics here at Rockhoppers. Her work is both grounded in Whidbey's landscapes, and whimsical. Often very colorful, her encaustic techniques allow for great contrast and very rich color depth and saturation.

Small Play Houses

Small Play Houses is about 4" by 21", Encaustic with Mixed Media, on Bark. There is a 5" chain provided for hanging the work. Gallery price: $90.

Urban Jungle

Urban Jungle is about 6" by 24", Encaustic, framed to stand out from the wall a good 3". Gallery price: $105.

Which Way is Up

Which Way is Up is about 6" by 24" Encaustic work. Gallery price: $105.

Whidbey Winter

Whidbey Winter is about 6" by 10", Encaustic and Mixed Media. Gallery price: $90.

East Harbor Road

East Harbor Road is about 24" by 6" Encaustic. Gallery price: $80.

Ghost City

Ghost City is about 7" by 12" Encaustic. Gallery price: $65.

Here's Looking at You Looking at Me

Here's Looking at You Looking at Me is about 6" by 24", Encaustic with Mixed Media. Gallery price: $145.

Ivory Towers Aren't Always What They Seem

Ivory Towers Aren't Always What They Seem is about 5" by 21", Encaustic and Mixed Media. Gallery price: $115.

Lost Among Giants

Lost Among Giants is about 11" by 8", Encaustic with Mixed Media. Gallery price: $65.

Folk Art on Whidbey Island.