This evolving TWEED VALLEY series of oil paintings began in 2017 and continues to grow, shaped by years of observation and countless photographs taken across the Tweed region. From the majestic form of Wollumbin to the tidal shifts along Cabarita Beach, these works reflect a deep connection to place—one that acknowledges change as a constant.
Each painting captures a moment in a landscape that never stays still. Storms reshape the coastline. Cyclones wear at the edges. Trees age, bend, and sometimes fall. The coastal dunes shift. Fields of sugar cane rise and fall with the rhythm of planting and harvest. Familiar landmarks remain, but the view is always slightly different.
These oil works are framed in natural oak, each one signed and unique. They are records of time and change—quiet, thoughtful reflections of a region in motion.
*A selection of works is available to buy now. See below or contact me to see what else is available. [email protected]
* You can also find more here Minis & Postcard Paintings
* Commissions are popular for this series, offering collectors a chance to bring a personal sense of the region into their home.
* To get in touch, click the button below.
Each painting captures a moment in a landscape that never stays still. Storms reshape the coastline. Cyclones wear at the edges. Trees age, bend, and sometimes fall. The coastal dunes shift. Fields of sugar cane rise and fall with the rhythm of planting and harvest. Familiar landmarks remain, but the view is always slightly different.
These oil works are framed in natural oak, each one signed and unique. They are records of time and change—quiet, thoughtful reflections of a region in motion.
*A selection of works is available to buy now. See below or contact me to see what else is available. [email protected]
* You can also find more here Minis & Postcard Paintings
* Commissions are popular for this series, offering collectors a chance to bring a personal sense of the region into their home.
* To get in touch, click the button below.
ROAD TO WOLLUMBIN - by Helen Otway
A$1,000.00
ROAD TO WOLLUMBIN
By Helen Otway
Oil on canvas
Oak frame
54x54cm
RESERVED QUIET - by Helen Otway
A$500.00
RESERVED QUIET
by Helen Otway
Oil on board
Oak frame
23x23cm with frame
ACCESS 5 CASUARINA BEACH by Helen Otway
A$1,000.00
ACCESS 5 CASUARINA BEACH
Oil on canvas
Oak frame
54x54cm with frame
VIEW TO THE MILL - by Helen Otway
A$1,450.00
VIEW TO THE MILL
Helen Otway
Oil on canvas
Oak frame
79cm (W) x 79cm (H) x 3cm (D)
View to the Mill captures a moment of quiet optimism in the Northern Rivers landscape. Rows of young sugarcane stretch toward the horizon, leading the viewer’s eye to the iconic silhouette of Wollumbin (Mount Warning) and the distant plume of steam from Condong Mill. Painted with deep blues and layered greens, this piece celebrates new growth, rural rhythms, and the enduring presence of place. A gentle breeze seems to ripple through the field, hinting at the cycle of renewal and the passing of seasons.