Pottery Artist specializing in Functional Designs
Denise Hughes
Work in Progress
Denise's decision to become an Artist was inspired by a deep desire to master Pottery.
She believes, dreaming of the life we want, must be accompanied by creating the person one wants to be.
The desire to be a skilled crafts person was fostered by the tactile process of working with clay, igniting her imagination and making her feel connected to the the evolution of humanity.
There is a knowledge in every Potter that says, "Your work will outlive you. And in 1000 years it will tell a story about your past."
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Finding a mentor and being able to learn from their experience and insights is a valuable tool for an Artists growth and development. Denise is constantly pushing herself in new ways to develop her career.
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Recently she has completed an Artist in Residency at Vallauris France, producing a body of work in Limoges porcelain sculpture.
In the Fall of 2019, she will attend various Christmas Markets and offer work for sale from her New Studio.
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"There are many failures with success in Pottery. The biggest lesson is often, The willingness to let let go..."
After detaching the 2 vases only 1 survived. Hopefully I'll be able to refire this piece and melt out the flaw in the future.