Hello, I’m Helen, an Illustrator, Watercolour Artist and Workshop Host.
I love creating joy and connection with my illustrations for weddings and live events, creating bespoke artwork for brands and private clients, and through my mindfully creative workshops and retreats.
I have worked with brands including Westfield, 1 Hotel Mayfair and John Lewis to create bespoke experiences for customers and guests.
I also love working with local businesses where I’m based in Reading, Berkshire to host workshops and bespoke live event illustration.
If you would like to discuss your next project, or book me for your wedding or event please get in touch.
My illustrations are created to bring something unique to your wedding or live event.
Why not book a live portrait illustrator to give your guests a memento to treasure, or to elevate your brand?
I create joyful and stylish live fashion portrait watercolour illustrations in just a few minutes.
Watercolour And Illustration Workshops
Helping others access their creativity brings me so much joy and I would love to see you at one of my upcoming workshops.
You can also book me to host a private workshop for your brand or private event.
Photo by Annabel Crich
Testimonials
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"We invited Helen to create live plant portraits of our customers during our shops first anniversary celebrations. Helen is a fantastic illustrator who vividly captures individuals, she's brilliant to work with and always embraces new ideas. Helen has also delivered botanical workshops in our space. We highly recommend working with Helen :)"
Jacqueline - Midrib Plants, Reading
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“We had Helen at our wedding to do live portraits of our guests. It was a wonderful addition to the day, all of our guests commented on what a great idea it was and how beautiful Helen's portraits were. We loved that so many people had a personalised portrait to take home at the end of the day and keep as a memento. Helen was great from start to finish and we would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone else looking for something different at their wedding!”
Chelsea and Mark
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“Helen's watercolour workshop was absolutely brilliant! I enjoyed it from start to finish. She really gave me the confidence to think outside the box and I came away with a piece of art that I will pop in a frame for my home. I would definitely recommend any class she runs in the future..”
Jessica
Let’s Work Together
If you would love to commission me or book me for your event email me at helenanneridley@gmail.com
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Or why not book a free 20 minute coffee and chat so we can discuss how we can work together.
Kind Words From My Customers
“Helen’s watercolour workshop was absolutely brilliant! I enjoyed it from start to finish. She really gave me the confidence to think outside the box and I came away with a piece of art that I will pop in a frame for my home. I would definitely recommend any class she runs in the future. ”
“We had Helen at our wedding to do live portraits of our guests. It was a wonderful addition to the day, all of our guests commented on what a great idea it was and how beautiful Helen’s portraits were. We loved that so many people had a personalised portrait to take home at the end of the day and keep as a memento.
Helen was great from start to finish and we would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone else looking for something different at their wedding!”
“Thanks Helen! Love the illustrations you did of my children and their partners. Joyful colours and added touches of delicately done flowers that make the pictures very special 💖”
“I thoroughly enjoyed Helens Abstract Watercolour workshop, I expected to find it really hard to get into or feel silly/out of my comfort zone but Helens suggestions and guidance really helped me find new ways to make marks and expanded my creativity. I really liked my end piece and feel inspired to do more. A lovely relaxing but also challenging few hours.”