About Ira Whittaker

I welcome you to my store! 

I am happy to introduce you to my art .

I’m a self-taught Ukrainian artist currently  I have been living in UK for more than 10 years. My creative journey began with painting on glass, concrete, and wood — experimenting with texture and surfaces. Over time, I found my true passion in working with oil on canvas, which allows me to express both emotion and detail in a way that feels deeply personal. Creativity has always been a part of me, even when I didn’t call myself an artist yet.

I’m especially like to paint animals — particularly cats — and also female figures. There’s something intuitive and emotionally rich in both subjects that speaks to me. As a passionate traveler, I also paint landscapes and seascapes inspired by places that leave a mark on my heart. I believe an artist should not limit themselves to a narrow theme — each painting is a window into both the world I see and the inner world I carry.

My path from amateur to professional has been slow, natural, and filled with curiosity. Through my work, I hope to share a quiet connection — with nature, with beauty, and with the emotions that live between stillness and movement.

I also believe that once a painting is finished, it already has an owner, the two just have to meet. I hope you find your perfect match here! 

Thank you for visiting and enjoy my shop. My paintings are in private collections all over the world -UK, USA, Canada, Europa, Asia.