Thea Penna

Portrait Painter

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'Billy Two Hats' (2012) 50cm x 40cm.  Acrylic on Canvas.

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'Lila Pearl - Rainbow Girl' (2011-2012) 27.6" x 39.4" (70cm x 100cm) Acrylic on canvas. Aged 3 years old.

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'Lila Pearl - Baker Girl' (2012). Aged 4 years old - 16" x 20". Acrylic on canvas

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Nanna (2011) 16" x 12". Acrylic on linen

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Lila Pearl II (2010) - 12' x 12' Acrylic on Canvas, age 2.

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Self-portrait (Triptych) 2011 - 12' x 24' (3 x 8' x 12') Acrylic on Canvas

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Mark (2007) - 18' x 24' Acrylic on Canvas

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Lila Pearl (2010) 20" x 20" acrylic on canvas

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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 portraiture in my textile designs as I had such a passion for painting in this style. After graduating with a First Class honours in 1997 I gained a place at The Royal College of Art, London, where I studied Printed Textiles for two years.  I have worked in design studios ever since. Along side my textiles career I have worked on a variety of commissioned portraits and other figurative works for exhibitions around London.  I currently live in the East End of London, Tower Hamlets, UK.