Rosy ThomasShow current work by this artist | Show sold work by this artist Biography: Rosy was born & educated in mid-Canterbury. She worked as an administration assistant for 22years until 1999 when she left employment to start a family. She is a full time mother to her three young children. She paints part time form her South Canterbury home In 1999 she studied Painting on a part time basis at Aoraki Polytechnic in Timaru, under tutor Paul van Den Bergh. In 2005 she graduated with a Diploma of Painting, also receiving the “Aoraki Polytechnic Most Promising Student Award.’” Rosy has painted & exhibited her paintings, mostly oils during this time. Her work has been well received with her works going into private collections in New Zealand and overseas. Education: 2005 Diploma of Painting Awards & Exhibitions: 2001 Merit Award – ASA Nationwide Art Award 2003 Merit Award – OAS – only painting to win an award! 2005 Most Promising Student – Aoraki Polytechnic 2006 Merit Award – ASA Nationwide Art Award 2006 Aoraki Polytechnic Polychrome Award 2007 Guest Artist ASA Exhibition 2007 Solo Exhibition Icehouse Gallery
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