Ruth Thomas trained in Fine Art at Coventry (1982 - 5) and Leeds (1992 - 4).

Since 1985 she has exhibited in many venues in the UK and also in Spain, France and USA. She has worked to commission for private and corporate clients and her work is represented in public and private collections.

She has taught in a number of Colleges of Further Education and worked as artist-in-residence in many schools. Ruth now works from her studio in Flintshire and leads workshops in schools and galleries in the region.