Helen studied art and illustration at East Sydney Technical College, but later switched to photography completing the first three year photographic course at Ultimo T.A.F.E. after being introduced to this medium and falling in love with it. Later Helen also completed the Fine Art Certificate at Gymea T.A.F.E. then worked for a number of years in various studios as a photographer and printer including T.A.F.E. where she worked with various teachers on photographic assignments.
Helen had a solo show in March 2018 titled “My Watercolour World” based on her many travels both here in Australia and overseas. The exhibition was held through ArtSHINE Gallery in Glebe as well as a previous solo show in March 2016 at ArtSHINE Gallery in Chippendale based on her many travels to Bali over the years.
Another solo show, "Timeless Still Life in Colour", was held at The Art Passage in Miranda in April 2021.
In June 2021 another solo show "Travel Memories in Isolation" was held at The Alley, in Enmore, Sydney.
Overview - Helen has participated in many high profile group exhibitions notably the Maritime Museum, has completed five highly successful solo shows and has received numerous awards at various exhibitions.