Shug Jones writes: I’ve been a member of a small group of mosaic artists who have had an annual exchange for 13 years so I have received some incredible artworks from other members and some as gifts from friends. Others, I have purchased at the SAMA Mosaic Art Salon which is one of my favorite events at the conference. I also have some that are student work from my workshops that were given to me. The majority of my collection reside in my studio, where I spend most of my time and can enjoy them every day. They provide endless inspiration.
My mosaic exchange collection – Top left – “Gyres” by Terry Nichols; Row 2 (top to bottom) – “Untitled” by Irina Charny, “Anemone” by Sarah Zirkel Muyskens, “Painted Ladies” by Lorrie Baudouin; Row 3 – “Full Fathom Five” by Marian Shapiro, “Winter Frost” by Julie Dilling, “Crossing Paths” by Kim Wozniak; Row 4 – “Colorado Colors” by Margi Behrens, “Untitled” by Monique Boncz, “C12 H12 O11” by John O’Brien; Row 5 – “Trapeze Girl” by Mary Ponchio, “Purple Majesties” by Michele Petno, “Sophie” by Jacki Gran.
Left – “Athabasa Thaw” by Valerie McGarry, Right – “Serenity II” by Carole Tarr
Left – Untitled by Gwyn Kaitis, Right – “Embers” by Marian Shapiro
Row 1- “Self Portrait” by me, “Untitled” by Jacki Gran, “Casey” by me; Row 2 – “Emergence” by me, “Caribbean Cactus” by me, “Untitled” by Jenny Perry; Row 3 – “Gerry Lay” by Tobi Ellis, “Cody” by Lynndehn Carpenter, and “Momma” by me
Top – “True Love” by Jenny Perry, Bottom – “Flamingo” by Mary Ponchio
“Richmond Hill – The Roebuck” by me hangs in my blue guest bedroom.
“Friends in the Park” by me hangs in my living room.
“Coming into the Light” by me hangs in my upstairs studio.
“Study #2 for Richmond Hill” by me sits on my living room mantle. I actually sold this to a friend and bought it back. My husband is the guy on the left and he was upset to find out that I had sold it.
One of my favorites hangs in my dining room. It is called “St. Shug – Beloved Patron Saint of Peach Cobblers” and was made for me by my dear friend Jenny Perry. It’s a long story.
Editor’s Note: Maybe next blog post Shug will share with us the long story!