Banyana – Oil painting by Adelaide Artist

Banyana – Oil painting by Adelaide Artist

This oil painting – “Banyana’ by Avril Thomas was originally painted for an Australian National Portrait Prize – The Doug Moran.Backstory. For a number of years Avril Thomas was a carer for a Quadriplegic – he required 24hr care in his...
The Archibald experience by Adelaide Artist

The Archibald experience by Adelaide Artist

When Avril Thomas started entering works for the Archibald the criteria was, the subject must be someone distinguished in art, letters, science or politics.  The prize then was $30k, its now $100,000 more in line with National Competitions. The work had to be a...