About the Artist
Shugs Pottery Ceramic Creations by Nancy Jones Hayes
Ceramic Artist
Shugs Pottery has existed for many years; but life distractions and demands kept it only existing in a small corner in my house. It has now finally been allowed to grow into a two-kiln studio with exhibiting works at a Fine Art Galleries. I am excited for what is to come. We all have things we love to do; but we often allow the demands of every day life take precedence. We allow ourselves to say "I'll do that tomorrow". Well "Tomorrow" is "Today" and each day hereafter.
The name "Shug" is how I sign my pottery. I was signing my pottery work with Nancy or Nancy Hayes for a while; but it just didn't feel right. Something was missing....It just didn't feel like me. The name "Shug" came from a name that my parents called me...shortened from Sugar. The name stuck for most family introductions too. I realized those family pet names have a familiar ring that allows good memories to surface and they are filled with love. Each time I sign my name, I feel like I am adding a little part of me filled with a lot of love to each of my art pieces.
Many of my ceramic works include at least one small flower.....some include 100s of flowers! One of my recent pieces has thousands. It's something I started doing about 6 or 7 years ago and it seems like it has become an addiction. I would venture to say that I have made tens of thousands of them....all sizes, all colors and many different shapes. I recently traveled to Italy to learn the art of making ancient Capodimonte style flowers, so different varieties are now creeping into my work. I just don't get tired of making them. The ceramic creative process becomes my daily meditation.
I hope you enjoy my creations. I don't make duplicates or molds of the flowers, each one is made separately and I hand glaze every piece instead of dipping. I would love to hear any comments or questions you might have. Feel free to contact me and be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram.
