Quiet Observer (2026)Oil painting
by Ira Whittaker

This painting is a portrait of a cat, captured in a quiet moment of observation. I chose a close composition and a dark background to focus on the eye and the subtle expression, where calm, curiosity, and inner depth meet.
I was interested in the feeling of silence — that moment when an animal is fully present, watching and sensing the world without movement or sound. Through soft light and delicate textures, I wanted to show the sensitivity and emotional richness that animals carry within them.
This work is about stillness, attention, and the beauty of quiet presence.
Enjoy my art.

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 certificate of authenticity
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Animals and birds

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