A Day in the Life Medicine” by Adelaide Artist

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Cover: Sir Joseph Verco – Co-Founder, Physician and Conchologist (1851 – 1933) “Founder”77 x 61 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas.

 

A Day in the Life of Medicine

 A series of paintings and drawings by Avril Thomas for Adelaide University School of Medicine exhibition held at Bonython Hall to celebrate 125th Anniversery of the School of Medicine 

The exhibition was a visual snapshot of the history of medicine and its teaching at the University of Adelaide, spanning many genres and generations. From the founding of the school by Sir Joseph Verco to some leading professionals in whose steps the students of today aspire to follow.

It is a tribute to some of the many men and women who have forged their lives with their association with the Adelaide University School of Medicine. These images capture the people and their work, each one telling a story about the subject within. It is an excellent vehicle for the subject to show what they do , demystifying it in a way( or getting the message accross), opening the way for discussion. In doing this project I met some remarkable people. We hope this project captures some of the experiences entailed in the teaching of Medicine, be it inn the passing of knowledge between student and professor during lectures or the excitement and pageantry when the student finally graduates. Meeting with the subject was also a chance to discuss how these men and women have travelled the glove helping others ofr to talk about a global problem such as iodine deficience disorder or a new development like the “The Da Vinci”robot and its benefits. There are special/ Touching moments too, the moment a woman hearss the heartbeat of her baby for the first time or a small child with Rheumatoid Arthritis who is so used to going to the Doctor that he pulls his shirt up in readiness to be examined. What an interesting and diverse group of people!

We have learnt how generations of many families have passed through the walls of this School of Medicine. The founders’s family being a prime example. 

A sprcial thank you to all who participated. This was an exciting project to undertake and a memory Avril Thomas treasures. 

 Her Art Gallery and studio is at Magpie Springs Winery with Cellar Door and Art Gallery  South of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula near Willunga and McLaren Vale.

 

nb:- These images are not to be used for any purpose without the consent of the artist

The works

 

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The Hon Dr. Basil Hetzel AC – World wide contribution to Iodine Deficiency Disorder. Emeritus Professor – Medicine.
“The Remedy”91 x 1023 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Anthony Seymour, Pathology

Associate Professor Anthony Seymour – Pathologist, retired. “Under the Scope”895 x 655 Graphite drawing by Avril Thomas

Dr Ted Cleary, Pathology, Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art,

Dr. Ted Cleary. Emeritus Fellow in Medical Education. Adjunct Associate Professor – Pathology, Retired. “Ted”77 x 61 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, John Hill

The Hon Jon Hill MP – Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for the Southern Suburbs, Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts.
“the Minister”62 x 46 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Bill Griggs,

Associate Professor Bill Griggs AM – Director of Trauma Services and Senior Consultant (Intensive Care, Retrieval Services and Anasthetics) “Retrieval”77 x 61 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Andrew Lavender , Anasthetics,

Dr. Andrew Lavender – President AMA(SA). Anasthetist. “Insertion”62 x 46 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Dr. Brian Sando OAM – Sports Medicine Physician. “The Explanation”840 x 645 Graphite by Avril Thomas.

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Peter Sutherland, Urology, Royal Adelaide Hospital

Dr Peter Sutherland – Director of Urology, RAH, Clinical Senior Lecturer. “Da Vinci”61 x 77 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, David David, Craniofacial Surgeon

Professor David David AC – Pioneer Craniofacial Surgeon.
“Reconstruction”77 x 61 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Henry Newland, Opthalmology

Dr. Henry Newland AM – Clinical Director, Opthalmology Network.
“Outreach”61 x 77 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

Dr. Brian Stein – Consultant Medical Oncologist
“Contemplation”865 x 705 Graphite by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

Dr. Christina Boros – Senior Lecturer, Shool of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Greg Keene, Sportsmed,

Dr Greg Keene – Founding Principal, SPORTSMED – SA
“The Case”77 x 61 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Retrival, Rescue, Matt Hooper

Associate Professor Matt Hooper – Emergency Physician. Director – MedSTAR SA Retrieval Service

“Safe and Sound”925 x 705 Graphite by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Paediatrician, Phil Munt

Dr. Phil Munt – Paediatrician
“Just Checking”915 x 700 Graphite by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Past President AMA(SA), Jill Maxwell OAM

Dr. Jill Maxwell OAM – General Practitioner, Past President AMA (SA) 1992 1994
850 x 645 Graphite by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Obstrerics ,Gus Dekker

Professor Gus Dekker – Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
“First Ultrasound”865 x 650 Charcoal by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Villis Marshall AC,

Professor Villis Marshall AC – Clinical Director, Surgical and Specialties Service, RAH.
“Concentration”77 x 61 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Guy Maddern, surgery,Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Queen Elizabeth Hospital,

Professor Guy Maddern – R>P Jepson Professor of Surgery, TQEH; Acting Head, School of Medicine; Head, Dicipline of Surgery.
“A Guiding Hand” 77 x 61 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Kim Diamantis, Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

Dr. Kym Diamantis – Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon

“Kym”840 x 635 Graphite by Avril Thomas

Dr Marion Eckert, Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

Dr. Marion Eckert – Director, Nursing and Midwifery Education.

“Marion”825 x 635 Charcoal and conte by Avril Thomas

Prof Derek Frewin, Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

Emeritus Professor Derek Frewin AO – Past Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Past Dean of the Medical School.
“Results”77 x 61 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Justin Beilby

Professor Justin Beilby – Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

“Examination”77 x 61 Oil on Canvas by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Dr Paul Duggan

Dr. Paul Duggan – Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
“The Lesson”880 x 655 Graphite by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Dr Hugh Kildea,

Dr. Hugh Kildea – Clinical Skills (Years 1 & 2) Program Co-ordinator, Medicine Learning and Teaching Unit.
“Rotation”61 x 77 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Prof Mounir Ghabriel, Pathology,Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

Associate Professor Mounir Ghabriel – Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology.

” Interaction 61 x 77 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Heather Shubert CPR Training, Nursing,Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

Heather Shubert – Nursing 
“CPR Training”750 x 560 Graphite by Avril Thomas

Associate Professor Anthony (Tony) Phol, Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

Associate Professor Anthony (Tony ) Pohl – Discipline of Orthopaedics and Trauma; Director of Orthopaedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, RAH
“Visualization”855 x 650 Graphite by Avril Thomas

Dr Angela Barbour,Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

Dr. Angela Barbour – Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology.
“The Demonstration”61 x 77 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Prof Randal Faull

Professor Randall Faull – Dean and Director of the Medical Program

“The Speech”77 x 61 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Professor Alison Kitson, Nursing,Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

Professor Alison Kitson – Head, Discipline of Nursing. “The Colours”62 x 46 Oil on canvas by Avril Thomas

Dr Robert Cooter, Flying Doctor,Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

Dr Robert Cooter AM – Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient 2008 for Services to Rural Health; Discoverer of unique Amoebic Meningitis strain. 
“Flying Doctor”1040 x 520 Watercolour by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

“Declaration Ceremony”925 x 810 Charcoal and Pastel by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital,

Students
“Absorption”595 x 690 Charcoal by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Dr Andrew Buchanan,

Dr. Andrew Buchanan – Dicipline of Anatomy and Pathology.

“X- ray”665 x 850 Charcoal and conte by Avril Thomas

Adelaide University, Adelaide University School of Medicine, Adelaide Artist, Avril Thomas, Adelaide Hills artist, Portrait Artist Adelaide, Portrait Artist South Australia, Art Gallery, Exhibition Adelaide, Medicine Adelaide, South Australian Artist, South Australian Portrait Artist, Magpie Springs, Fleurieu Artist, Portrait artist in South Australia, Best portrait artist South Australia, acclaimed artist South Australia, Artists you should know Adelaide, Painted portraits Adelaide, Painted portraits South Australia, Oil painting artist, Portrait Artist Australia, Portrait Artist South Australia, Artists studio, Art Galleries in South Australia, Art Galleries south of Adelaide, Artist near Adelaide, Art Studio on the Fleurieu, Adelaide physician, Adelaide Surgeon, Medical, Medicine Adelaide, Original art, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Dr Ian Johnson, Pathology

Dr. Ian Johnson – Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology
“Application”605 x 690 Charcoal by Avril Thomas

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Dr. Julie Haynes – Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology.
“Engagement”825 x 1020 Charcoal by Avril Thomas

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Dr  Susan Selby – Discipline of General Practice
“Shoulder Exam”870 x 1100 Charcoal by AvrilThomas

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Dr. Chris Jones – Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology 
“Making Connections”1070 x 905 Charcoal by Avril Thomas

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Dr. Jaliya Kumaratilake – Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology.
“Dissection”740 x 560 Charcoal by Avril Thomas

Avril Thomas

Born in Malaysia, Avril Thomas enjoyed a lifetime filled with drawing and art.

In 1996 she dedicated herself to art whilst living in Queensland, Avril’s talent was recognized and she was invited to teach. From there moved back to South Australia and to the life of a full time professional practicing Artist.

 She has participated in many joint and solo exhibitions – National and International exhibitions highlighting her main focus – portraiture, in charcoal, graphite, pastel and oil paint. Her work is mostly commissioned in a tonal realist style. Avril’s work can be found in Hong Kong as well as round Australia.

Highlights have been becoming an Archibald finalist 2005 with a portrait of Alexander Downer, being invited to exhibit in the Kedumba Drawing Award. In 2006 she was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to paint South Australia’s Governor Marjory Jackson Nelson; this portrait is part of their permanent collection. She was also commissioned by Flinders University to paint the Vice Chancellor Prof Anne Edwards. She produced a 42 piece collection during a residency at Flinders Medical Centre – works depicting the staff working in the operating theatres. Avril Has also painted Prof Michael Tyler, Anne Wills, Cheryl Bart and Premier Mike Rann, Gerry Ryan, Nick DiMauro, a suite of paintings for Monash University.

Her studio and Art Gallery is at Magpie Springs  Winery – Cellar Door and Art Gallery South of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula near McLaren Vale and Willunga

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