About me

Welcome to Hellicopter Illustration – art that brings joy!

My name is Helke Rah. I was born and raised in Norden, and after finishing school, I left East Frisia. I studied art in Cologne and then initiated retail projects and founded an online shop. After five years, I headed back to the coast. I lived in Bremen for many years, where I organized pop-up shops with other artists, participated in trade fairs and markets, and sold my products to various retailers. During this time, I also had the opportunity to create my own concept store and run it for three years.

Since 2021, I have been back in my home region of Norden and live here with my husband and our two young children.

My work is characterized by a deep love of the sea and art: In my modern, maritime drawings of people, long hair and beards become water in which ships and whales frolic. Large, expressive blobs of color meet fine lines, creating an exciting contrast. I combine analogue painting with digital drawing. This results in postcards, notebooks, and calendars, which I commission from a local print shop. New to my range are printed shirts, pillows, and bags—all featuring my own designs. In my studio, I use various printing techniques to transfer fine line drawings and striking, two-dimensional motifs onto the respective materials.

I'm glad you landed here. Enjoy browsing!

Helke