‘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.

Stunning work have a very happy birthday.

Thank you 🙏

Brilliant! Happy Birthday!

Every one a gem Thea. Happy Birthday

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

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

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

They look great - so good to have, Thea

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

A great idea and five excellent portraits.

Five super portraits. Have a great birthday.

Very impressive work.

I echo all the comments, Happy Birthday!

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

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

Fantástico. Disfruta de esos años maravillosos. Felicidades.

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

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02/03/2025
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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…

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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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