Julia Penny is a Canadian portrait artist based in the Interlake region of Manitoba. After a successful career as a graphic designer, she transitioned to fine art, refining her skills through workshops and studies at The Heatherley School of Fine Art in London, UK. Specializing in portraiture, Penny has completed numerous commissions, including acclaimed portraits of Roy Romanow and Pat Fiacco. Her work reflects the solitude and spaciousness of the Prairie landscape. She is an active participant in the Interlake WAVE Artists’ Studio Tour, welcoming visitors to her studio.