What is your name?: Helen Rees
Where do you work?: Ynyslas in Ceredigion.
How did you get started as an artist?: I painted as a child and attended Art School, but a change of lifestyle and a move to Ynyslas 2 years ago cemented the decision to go full time.
How would you describe your work?
Varied but with a strong Welsh Heritage flavour.
Do you draw inspiration from your local area?: Yes
Where has your work been shown?: At present only at my own studio and on my web site.
Do you have any exhibitions coming up?: Not currently planned.
Any thing else we should know?:
My work is all on Ceramics items such as plates and tiles.
Website: www.blueislandceramics.com
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your comments
Annette Strauch, Machynlleth
I would like to paint my own pottery - I like unique items. Brilliant. Would like to see more of Helen's work - in shops and galleries all over Wales!
Tue Feb 17 15:59:54 2009
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Helen Rees moved to Ynyslas two years ago and embarked on a new artistic project hand painting ceramics in her studio. 
