Adelaide Pillows

Drawing - charcoal...We have known this fellow since he went to high school. He catered for our first function years later at Magpie Springs Care to "*commission an original painting/drawing /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":http://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in South Australia "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website":http://magpiesprings.com.au/ "*Like*" and follow "Magpie Springs on fb":https://www.facebook.com/MagpieSpringsWinery/ "*Follow*" "Magpie Springs on Instagram":https://www.instagram.com/magpiesprings/ and"*Pinterest?*":https://www.pinterest.com.au/magpiespring...

This charcoal drawing was later developed into an oil on canvas Care to "*commission an original painting/drawing /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":http://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in South Australia "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website":http://magpiesprings.com.au/ "*Like*" and follow "Magpie Springs on fb":https://www.facebook.com/MagpieSpringsWinery/ "*Follow*" "Magpie Springs on Instagram":https://www.instagram.com/magpiesprings/ and"*Pinterest?*":https://www.pinterest.com.au/magpiesprings0308/

Avril Thomas is tonal realist oil painter but has a keen interest in photography. Whilst visiting Melbourne for the unveiling of her painting of Gerry Ryan OAM, She couldnt resist taking many photographs, this is one. Avril Thomas is better known for her painted portraits. Her work is in corporate and private collections round Australia Hong Kong and USA. Her work can be found in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Her studio and gallery are in South Australia at Magpie Springs in the Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Peninsula. Adelaide Artist, South Australian Artist. Care to "*commission an original painting /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":https://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://ww...

We planted a lot of fruit trees - they blossom in spring. Do follow https://www.redbubble.com/people/magpiesprings to see more images and designs as they are Added...Happy Shopping. ❤ ……. *Info for Magpie Springs* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on the property* by Avril Thomas Some of the products in the range are on display in the Gallery and Cellar door onsite This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor.

I havnt had much luck growing sunflowers before... These plants when they flowered had grown well beyond my 6'5" height. Excited to keep the seed for next year.

She isn't magic, but she could do you a good turn. No, she cannot turn you into a tiger.

Thunderbolts and lightning... Galileo Figaro - Magnifico Trident lightning bolt over the bay and city of Adelaide from Windy Point, SA.

Beneath the jetty at Brighton Beach, Adelaide, SA.

Simple, our flagship design and THE original.

After the sun has set at Brighton Beach, Adelaide, South Australia

There's a series of drawings I did like this for a book - "visit Avril Thomas website":http://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in South Australia "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website":http://magpiesprings.com.au/ "*Like*" and follow "Magpie Springs on fb":https://www.facebook.com/MagpieSpringsWinery/ "*Follow*" "Magpie Springs on Instagram":https://www.instagram.com/magpiesprings/ and"*Pinterest?*":https://www.pinterest.com.au/magpiesprings0308/

A drawing done a while ago. I painted this girl when she was quite young and later as a teenager. This pose/drawing wasnt the brief of the paintings but I liked how she looked in this pose. The original is quite a large drawing. Avril Thomas is better known for her painted portraits. Her work is in corporate and private collections round Australia Hong Kong and USA. Her work can be found in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Her studio and gallery are in South Australia at Magpie Springs in the Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Peninsula. Adelaide Artist, South Australian Artist. Care to "*commission an original painting /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":https://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ...

a second design! such wow

This painting was a commission - 6' x 5' Oil on canvas - Gerry Ryan OAM. The finished work lives in Melbourne Picture taken on Sony HDAVCHD *Info* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon b...

We are in a white out fog tonight its perfect for atmospheric pictures. Sony HDAVCHD . *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the center of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc *It is rustic and natural - an unusual place we are ...

From a wedding here in the garden at Magpie Springs. ……This print is available globally online 24/7 = HAPPY SHOPPING ANYTIME!......... The Art Gallery and Cellar door at Magpie Springs is open Sat + Sun ONLY! – VISIT! www.magpiesprings.com.au Some of the products in the range are on display. Bookings in advance are essential for platters. Magpie Springs is a vineyard, it has an Art Gallery and Cellar Door. 80 acres of rolling hills in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide, it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor. Tucked off the beaten track it has unusual rustic buildings and large garden. The garden is hired for functions. All works in the Magpie Spr...

A widespread and common species found in Mt Lofty Ranges & Adelaide Plains, Eyre Peninsula, Flinders Ranges, Kangaroo Island, Murray Valley, South East, Yorke Peninsula - great numbers in flooded grassland or marshes. An agile climber and jumper. Like most of our small tree frogs, this species is a voracious insectivore capable of leaping to catch a fly in mid-flight! Care to "*commission an original painting/drawing /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":http://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in South Australia "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website":http://magpiesprings.com.au/ "*L...

This was one of two drawings done at this establishment - the other was the chef which you can find in this portfolio - Both fellows have come to visit us here. . Avril Thomas is better known for her painted portraits. Her work is in corporate and private collections round Australia Hong Kong and USA. Her work can be found in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Her studio and gallery are in South Australia at Magpie Springs in the Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Peninsula. Adelaide Artist, South Australian Artist. Care to "*commission an original painting /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":https://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?re...

I painted a series of academic portraits for Monash University Science faculty and was lucky enough to see some of the fossil collection This is photographic work by Avril Thomas - Sony SLT-A65V but Care to "*commission an original painting/drawing /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":http://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in South Australia "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website":http://magpiesprings.com.au/ "*Like*" and follow "Magpie Springs on fb":https://www.facebook.com/MagpieSpringsWinery/ "*Follow*" "Magpie Springs on Instagram":https://www.instagram.com/magpiespri...

Celebrating the first 16 years of the greatest competition on earth.

We have weddings here in our garden. A winter one was going to take place on our veranda that afternoon.....so lovely Sony HDAVCHD *Info* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the center of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc ...

Drawing - charcoal Avril Thomas is better known for her painted portraits. Her work is in corporate and private collections round Australia Hong Kong and USA. Her work can be found in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Her studio and gallery are in South Australia at Magpie Springs in the Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Peninsula. Adelaide Artist, South Australian Artist. Care to "*commission an original painting /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":https://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in South Australia "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website":http://magpiesprings.com.au/ "*L...

drawing done. There was an oil painting done of this girl at the time I like making images when the subject is engaged or has their favorite objects of the moment with them... it tells of a time. Care to "*commission an original painting/drawing /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":http://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in South Australia "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website":http://magpiesprings.com.au/ "*Like*" and follow "Magpie Springs on fb":https://www.facebook.com/MagpieSpringsWinery/ "*Follow*" "Magpie Springs on Instagram":https://www.instagram.com/magpiesprings/ and"...

The old jetty posts at Port Willunga, South Australia

Panda

The still waters from underneath the jetty at Brighton Beach Adelaide, South Australia

A collection of Australian native birdds

We planted these roses they were the same colour used in our first wedding - the flowers look spectacular this year... its time to show them off. They are orange but the light is catching them here. All the images here are inspired by Magpie Springs the property An eclectic natural vineyard in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region - South Australia Boutique wine here at the *Cellar Door* - 7 varietals - purchase by the bottle Art lover - Original art in the *Art Gallery*. Adelaide Hills Wine Region - Fleurieu Peninsula "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website":http://magpiesprings.com.au/ "*Like*" and follow "Magpie Springs on fb":https://www.facebook.com/MagpieSpringsWinery/ "*Follow*" "Magpie Springs on Instagram":https://www.in...

A pen and ink study of the distinctive gum trees of Souther Australia.

Lightning storm over Brighton Beach, Adelaide, South Australia

Sony SLT-A65V *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc *It is rustic and natural - an unusual place we are restoring it. It is a work in progress. Nature abounds* "*Visit*: "Magpie ...

The first flush of dasies lead to the making of a daisy chain. Magpie Springs is a rustic farm very close to the McLaren Vale in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region. The property has some of the oldest vines in the Southern Adelaide Hills. Our vineyard, homestead, art gallery and cellar door in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula is nestled back from B34, the main road from Hahndorf to Willunga Hill. We are half way from Adelaide to Victor Harbor. Our vines, organically grown since 2013 have been under a restoration process and are now producing premium fruit. 5 different winemakers purchase our fruit. We have our own brand, but our wines are very boutique only sold onsite. We grow Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot N...

Beautiful Hahndorf in Autumn is quite a sight. Hahndorf is a quaint little German style town in the hills of Adelaide, South Australia with cute shops to browse and traditional German food to savour.

Several wild kangaroos live onsite at Magpie Springs. A family of them graze in the grass just outside of my studio daily when no one is about. They are shy and bound off when visitors come. Saturday and Sunday when the Art Gallery and Cellar Door is open. Magpie Springs is a vineyard in South Australia. All Artwork in the Magpie Springs collections are inspired by various happenings and discoveries on this property in the Southern Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Peninsula by Avril Thomas. Interested in seeing more Art by Avril Thomas? Paintings and drawings - Visit her other Redbubble store https://www.redbubble.com/people/AvrilThomasart/shop

I did several of these partially constructed and styalized faces in ink and pencil a long time ago.... a lot of them only had one eye..... amused me to share this one with you today. Avril Thomas is better known for her painted portraits. Her work is in corporate and private collections round Australia Hong Kong and USA. Her work can be found in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Her studio and gallery are in South Australia at Magpie Springs in the Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Peninsula. Adelaide Artist, South Australian Artist. Care to "*commission an original painting /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":https://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-...

I drew this a long time ago amused me to share it with you today . Avril Thomas is better known for her painted portraits. Her work is in corporate and private collections round Australia Hong Kong and USA. Her work can be found in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Her studio and gallery are in South Australia at Magpie Springs in the Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Peninsula. Adelaide Artist, South Australian Artist. Care to "*commission an original painting /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":https://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in South Australia "*Visit*: "Magpie Spr...