
Avril Thomas, born in Malaysia, has enjoyed a lifetime of drawing and until 1996 it was essentially was a private pursuit. Whilst living in Queensland Avril's talent was recognised and was asked to teach.
On returning to South Australia she has participated in many joint and solo exhibitions. Avril is now a full time practicing artist.
Her main focus is portraiture in charcoal, graphite, pastel and oil, all with a
tonal realist style, Avril's works can be found Hong Kong, U.S.A. as well as round 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 to the work of Avril Thomas and Meg Brassil.
The two artists have spent the past 12 months working around the clock, painting high-profile South Australians who have made a major contribution to medicine and health in this State.
Avril Thomas is a full-time artist based in South Australia who was selected as a finalist for the Archibald Prize in 2005 for her portrait of Alexander Downer.
She has entered previous Archibald Prize competitions with portraits of SA Premier Mike Rann, University of Adelaide frog expert Associate Professor Mike Tyler, well-known Adelaide identity Dr Joe Verco, TV personality Anne Wills and mountaineer Cheryl Bart.
Avril has also been commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to paint Her Excellency Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC, former Governor of South Australia, and Anne Edwards, former Flinders University Vice-Chancellor. She has also been commissioned by Monash University for a series of academic portraits.
Avril's main focus is portraiture in charcoal, graphite pastel and oil. With a resume of over 80 private commissions, all with a tonal realist style, her works can be found in Hong Kong and the United States, as well as Australia.''
On returning to South Australia she has participated in many joint and solo exhibitions. Avril is now a full time practicing artist.
Her main focus is portraiture in charcoal, graphite, pastel and oil, all with a
tonal realist style, Avril's works can be found Hong Kong, U.S.A. as well as round 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 to the work of Avril Thomas and Meg Brassil.
The two artists have spent the past 12 months working around the clock, painting high-profile South Australians who have made a major contribution to medicine and health in this State.
Avril Thomas is a full-time artist based in South Australia who was selected as a finalist for the Archibald Prize in 2005 for her portrait of Alexander Downer.
She has entered previous Archibald Prize competitions with portraits of SA Premier Mike Rann, University of Adelaide frog expert Associate Professor Mike Tyler, well-known Adelaide identity Dr Joe Verco, TV personality Anne Wills and mountaineer Cheryl Bart.
Avril has also been commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to paint Her Excellency Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC, former Governor of South Australia, and Anne Edwards, former Flinders University Vice-Chancellor. She has also been commissioned by Monash University for a series of academic portraits.
Avril's main focus is portraiture in charcoal, graphite pastel and oil. With a resume of over 80 private commissions, all with a tonal realist style, her works can be found in Hong Kong and the United States, as well as Australia.''
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THANKS AVRIL