Green Cat (2026) Original Oil Painting by Diana Ivashkevich

This original oil painting is an intimate close-up portrait of a cat, focusing on the gaze, expression and character of the animal. The composition brings the viewer unusually close to the subject, making the luminous eye the emotional centre of the work.

I used loose, expressive brushstrokes rather than precise realism. Layers of green, olive, cream, grey and subtle burgundy tones build the form of the face, while warmer reflections in the eye create a strong focal point and bring a sense of life and curiosity to the portrait.

The painting was created with professional oil paints on canvas. Visible brushwork, variations in paint thickness and layered colour give the surface a tactile quality that is an essential part of the original artwork.

For me, this work is less about depicting a particular animal precisely and more about capturing a brief moment of attention — the quiet intensity and individuality contained in a single gaze.

Details:
• Original artwork — one of a kind
• Oil on canvas
• 30 × 30 cm
• Hand-painted and signed by the artist
• Expressive, visible brushwork
• Certificate of Authenticity included

Materials used:

oil, canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 30 x 30 x 5cm (unframed) / 30 x 30cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Animals and birds