Thomas Tibor Lonyai (1938-1998) was born in Hungary and migrated to Australia in 1971. He studied art in Budapest and with the Royal Art Society in Sydney. He painted in an Impressionist style using oils, acrylics and water colours. He was a landscape painter who was known for his impressionistic style and use of vibrant colors.

Lonyai also studied with other prominent Australian artists. He held his first solo exhibition in Melbourne in 1966 and went on to exhibit his work nationally and internationally.

Lonyai's paintings often depicted Australian landscapes, particularly those in Victoria and New South Wales. He was particularly drawn to the effects of light and atmosphere in the landscape and aimed to capture the changing moods of nature in his work.

Thomas Lonyai passed away in 1998, but his work continues to be appreciated by art lovers and collectors in Australia and beyond.