Gypsy Ridge Studio is located in beautiful Fairchild, Wisconsin (about 3 hours drive northwest of Chicago).

The studio is owned by artist Helen Marrs, who came from the land of the midnight sun - Alaska! The beautiful colors and images she paints on pottery and tiles are her way of recreating the colors of the sky and water reminiscent of one of the most spectacular places on the planet.

Before relocating to the midwest (to be closer to friends and family), music was her creative outlet. She toured for many years with a band - members of which she still considers family.

Ms. Marrs feels creating art and actually putting the paintbrush to the bisque is similar to performing music - an intense concentration creating an environment where all other thoughts and feelings are temporarily suspended. She is intrigued by the finished product - especially the layers and colors on the pottery when it emerges from the kiln. These are some of the aspects about the medium she studies and continues to learn from.

She believes it takes time and persistence to develop a technique with any instrument - the paintbrush being no exception! And now ... her desire is to share her art with you.

Gypsy Ridge Studio's collection of pieces will ensure a great gift for anyone - casual or collector.