Soft Vigil (2026) Original Oil Painting by Ira Whittaker

This oil painting is a close, intimate portrait of a cat, created to celebrate the quiet bond between humans and animals. The warm, dark background and soft brushwork bring focus to the expression and gentle presence of the subject.
Cats carry a unique calm and awareness, and I wanted to capture that feeling — the silent companionship, the sense of being quietly understood. This painting is meant to bring warmth, comfort, and a familiar presence into the home.
Painted in oils on canvas, this work is part of an ongoing series of feline portraits, each one different in character, yet united by a shared sense of stillness and care.
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Materials used:

oil, canvas, brushes, palette knife

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 30.48 x 48.26 x 1.78cm (unframed) / 30.48 x 48.26cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Animals and birds