Second self portrait of a ‘Pentaptych by Thea Penna

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A lovely idea and a lovely picture. Don't worry, life does go on after 50!

All great self portraits Thea

A great pose and a lovely job you have done of the hand.

A very imperious pose Thea. I love your treatment of your hand. The jumper is cleverly done. Last, but by no means least, I love the background (something I always struggle with). Bravo. Will we see the others?

Excellent portrait and a brilliant hand… the jumper was a labour of love for sure, and all that detail probably not necessary, but it’s your work, and a fine piece… and you still look pretty amazing at 50!

Another great portrait Thea.

Beautiful portrait, you will love the life more after 50😊!

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03/03/2025
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It’s the last day of my 40’s today and thought it was a good time to paint some self portraits, as a crossover to my 50’s. 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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