‘Pentaptych’, (Self portraits) 5 x oil on canvas panels, 24 x 35cm, to represent my 5 decades. by Thea Penna

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Wow what a challenge you set yourself there , all five are beautifully done but your painting a beautiful lady . Have a very enjoyable birthday, and take the next decade as it comes but do keep fit and well and don’t neglect the painting g.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sun 02 Mar 14:07:25

Stunning work have a very happy birthday.

Posted by Chris Scott on Sun 02 Mar 14:15:33

Thank you 🙏

Posted by Thea Penna on Sun 02 Mar 14:16:30

Brilliant! Happy Birthday!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sun 02 Mar 14:24:46

Every one a gem Thea. Happy Birthday

Posted by Russell Edwards on Sun 02 Mar 14:47:16

Five super pictures Thea , Happy birthday, carry on painting.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Sun 02 Mar 14:58:02

Happy birthday! I had my 50th recently. Time to celebrate. Great great portraits. I also like the varied backgrounds

Posted by Federico Abascal on Sun 02 Mar 15:48:22

A fabulous group of self portraits Thea, all brilliantly painted (and that jumper and pendant too!)

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 02 Mar 17:22:29

They look great - so good to have, Thea

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Sun 02 Mar 19:28:58

What a great idea and what great portraits! Your personality comes shining through.

Posted by Lynda Green on Sun 02 Mar 20:38:25

A great idea and five excellent portraits.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Sun 02 Mar 21:38:20

Five super portraits. Have a great birthday.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Sun 02 Mar 23:03:32

Very impressive work.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Mon 03 Mar 05:53:52

I echo all the comments, Happy Birthday!

Posted by valerie harper on Mon 03 Mar 07:11:21

Fabulous, Thea! Have a wonderful birthday and a spectacular year!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Mon 03 Mar 07:47:28

I admire your resolve Thea, all excellent. Top left my favourite

Posted by Frank Bingley on Mon 03 Mar 08:31:16

Fantástico. Disfruta de esos años maravillosos. Felicidades.

Posted by Olga Díaz on Mon 03 Mar 08:57:39

Superb work Thea. All brilliant and my favourite is top left too. Happy birthday

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Mon 03 Mar 09:00:43

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It’s my 50th Birthday in two days time and thought it was a good time to paint some self portraits. I ended up painting a ‘Pentaptych’, 5 x oil on canvas panels, 24 x 35cm, to represent my 5 decades. I am determined to face the next decade with as much strength as I can muster…

About the Artist

Thea Penna

www.theapenna.co.uk I was born in Harlow, Essex, and after completing my Art Foundation course at Harlow college I moved to Wakefield for three years where I studied Surface Pattern Design at Bretton Hall college of Art (part of Leeds University), which I loved. I was encouraged to use…

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