Helen is a self taught artist who thrives on variety and a challenge. She has been painting for over 35 years and her passion for colour, whether it be vibrant or subdued, is very evident in her work. She works with pastel, acrylic, watercolour and mixed media, and her subject matter is wide and varied. Helen has taught painting professionally and privately over many years and her commitment and enthusiasm for art is revealed in her involvement in a number of art societies and committees. Helen is a Signatory Member of the Pastel Society of Victoria and a past Signatory Member of Australian Guild of Realist Artists. Demonstrations, articles and images of her work have been published in the Artists Palette Magazine, Australian Artist Magazine and Victorian Pastel Society Magazine. Helen displays and sells from her home studio, many regional art shows throughout Victoria and private galleries - to date she has won over 120 awards, prizes and commendations. Her work hangs in public and private collections around Australia along with many countries throughout the world.