The Minister from Downunder Adelaide Artist Archibald

Oil Painting Portrait of Alexander Downer by Avril Thomas was hung in the Archibald, Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney as a finalist
Banyana – Oil painting by Adelaide Artist

Oil painting portrait by South Australian Artist Avril Thomas
Women Painting Women – Exhibition Burrinja Cultural Centre

Women Painting Women a National a regular exhibition featuring leading Australian Women Artists including Avril Thomas from South Australia
Painted Portrait – Karen Reynolds by Adelaide artist Avril Thomas hung in Federal Parliament House

Oil Painted portrait by Avril Thomas of Karen Reynolds hug in Federal Parliament House
The Big Boys Toys – Portrait of Premier Mike Rann AC, CNZM

“Big Boys Toys” Portrait of Premier Mike Rann AC, CNZM – Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas This painting was undertaken as an entry for the Archibald. The Archibald Prize is an Australian portraiture art prize, generally seen as the most prestigious portrait prize in Australia. The subject must be Nationally or Internationally known in the Arts, Politics or Science. […]
The Remedy – Portrait of Basil Hetzel AC

The Remedy – Oil painting portrait of Basil Hetzel AC by Adelaide Artist Avril Thomas
Art Prints for sale online. Adelaide Artist

Avril Thomas has 2 online shops with prints on products. A-Line Dresses, Art Prints & Products by Adelaide Artist Avril Thomas – Shop Now Welcome to Avril Thomas Shops – your direct access to original artwork and wearable art created by prize-winning Adelaide / South Australian artist Avril Thomas at Magpie Springs.1. Avril Thomas paintings, drawings […]
A Visual History – South Australian artists

The Royal South Australian Society of Arts 1856 – 2016 Volume – Avril Thomas inclusion in this historical publication by Adam Dutkiewicz A copy of this publication can be seen at Magpie Springs – Avril Thomas Gallery and Studio
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 portrait painted from life, with the subject known to the artist, aware […]
The Artists Book by Portrait Artists Australia

South Australian Portrait artist Avril Thomas is proud to be included in “The Artists Book” a 180 page book released in Sydney with leading portrait artists from round Australia. A Portrait Artists Australia publication. Portrait Artists Australia was a National Association – PAA members strongly represented in selections for the annual portrait competitions: The Archibald; The Portia Geach; The Doug […]
The Creek – Oil painting landscape by Adelaide Artist

This oil painting landscape is by Adelaide artist Avril Thomas. The location is in South Australia on the Fleurieu Peninsula near Victor Harbor. It was painted mostly at the roadside when conditions permited and completed in her studio. Her studio and Art Gallery is at Magpie Springs The original Oil painting is for sale If interested make […]
A day in the life of medicine in South Australia

The cream of South Australia’s medical profession has been brought to life by two local artists in a specially commissioned art show celebrating the 125th anniversary of the University of Adelaide’s Medical School. Fifty-nine portraits of the State’s best known medical personnel will be on display in Bonython Hall for four days from 30 August, thanks […]