These works are so beautiful and adorable with their delicate painting that you can't help but stare at them. We spoke to Ibaraki Prefecture artist Ayako Igawa about her work. 
Ms. Igawa studied Japanese painting at university in Kyoto. In her fourth year of university, she was undecided about whether to get a job or go to graduate school, and was unable to decide on either. At that time, he wondered if he could use the techniques he had learned in Japanese painting, and came up with the idea that he could paint pottery. After graduating, he enrolled in the Kasama Pottery Training Center. He then decided to pursue a career in pottery.
The soft, gentle colours in the artwork are really lovely.
"I think Japanese painting has had the biggest influence on my painting and design, but I'm also influenced by nature, animals, my favorite Scandinavian goods, textiles, and the picture books I read with my daughter," says Ms. Igawa.
The booth at the Mashiko Pottery Fair 
There were many beautiful works on display, creating an atmosphere like a flower garden.
Just looking at it made me feel happy. I also had a fun time talking with Ms. Igawa.
"I would like to make larger pieces in the future. When I was a student I used to make objects, so I would like to try my hand at making objects as well." We are already looking forward to seeing the works she will create in the future!
She creates pottery every day, striving to create simple yet gorgeous pieces that will add color to people's lives.
Click here for a list of Ms. Ayako Igawa's items