NanjoDogz’ Pugsta Gangsta, Back in the Dog House
November 17, 2007 | Category: ART + DESIGN, HANDMADE
I may look mean but I like to hugsta
Just chillin’ out in my new dawghaus
It’s known ’round here as da gangsta club haus
Don’t you go feelin’ sorry for mee
Cuz I’m gonna have a pack partee
We be growlin’ n’ howlin’ all night
Our bark sounds bad but we don’t fight
Passin’ bacon treats and cuttin’ the cheeze
Light some matches would ya puhleeze
Peace out. WOOF.
This fun, playful sculpture was designed and created by the very talented Polymer Clay artist, Nancy, proprietor of Etsy.com shop, NanjoDogz.
Click each of the photos to view the item description in greater detail.
Just look at all the incredible little details in this piece - the wonderful doggie bowl, the heavy “lockdown” chain, the charm hanging from his collar, the “wood” dog house, the skull & crossbones over the door, the nail stud details throughout - not to mention the actual dog - the Pugsta.
I can attest to Nancy’s impressive meticulous attention to details because I’ve actually purchased a couple of her pieces. Let me tell you - if you think it looks this good now in the photos - just wait till you get it. It’s even more fantastic in real life!
I took the opportunity to ask Nancy a few questions and here’s what she had to say about this piece.
What was your inspiration for this piece?
I am always inspired by animals, especially dogs. As for the Pugsta, he just came from my imagination. When I think of dogs sometimes I look at their features and see their uniqueness and with the Pug, with their pushed up nose and big eyes and little rounded low to the ground bodies, they just remind me of a little tough guy walking around, like a little gangster, just cool as can be and from there Pugsta was born!
How long did it take you to create it?
I never really can say how long a piece takes me, because a lot of my pieces are mixed media, they are done in sections and it’s usually a three to four day process.
A lot of animal lovers are sensitive to dogs that live a lifetime chained outside with limited contact. By the looks of it, this pugsta is obviously loved and cared for. Is he on lockdown for only a limited amount of time? Does he get to run loose or let into the house with his humans?
This little Pugsta is not really on lockdown, he’s more like on time out. He had been running the mean streets of Chicago and got into some big time trouble with his pack. Oh, he’s always running in and out of the house with his family, but this little Pugsta prefers to be outside, he likes running with his Pugsta Pack. As a matter of fact that’s who he’s waiting for — he’s waiting for his pack to stop by so they can go off and get into some more mischief!
Will there be more of this series in the future?
Actually this is my second Pugsta and I am planning on doing more Pugsta pieces.
About you, how did you get into your craft?
I have been creating all my life, in one form or another, from drawing to quilting. Polymer clay was just another medium that I started to play around with and found that it was something that I truly enjoyed and it stuck with me.
How long have you been making polymer clay sculptures?
I have been making polymer clay sculptures now for about 2 years.
What do you love most about being an artist?
I always say the best thing about being an artist for me is that I can do what I love and create the animals that I love so much, it’s a double blessing.
What words of advice would you offer to other artists?
Stay focused, don’t get too discouraged when sales are slow and just remember if you’re doing something you truly love you are so lucky — and don’t give up, stay with it.
Wise words indeed, Nancy. Thank you for that!
You can purchase Nancy’s work at her Etsy shop and on eBay. Besides her wonderful sculptures, she offers adorable Christmas ornaments, sweet little pendants & other jewelry, and the cutest beads. They make the perfect gifts for any dog lover!
If you’d prefer a custom piece in your dog’s likeness, no problem. Just send Nancy a message. She does a really terrific job!
Tags: Dog, Etsy, Polymer Clay Art
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Va
on November 20th, 2007What an adorable store. I especially love the pom stuff being a mama of poms myself!
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on November 21st, 2007Va, I totally agree. Her poms are really cute. She does amazing work on all her sculptures and other pieces. Thanks for your visit and comment.