ALL MONEY DONATE TO UKRAINE !! Irina White is a self-taught Ukrainian born Australian artist who moved to Australia in 2010. She started painting for fun and became a passionate painter with high energy and creativity. Irina’s artwork is represented in private collections in Australia and in Europe. She is a member of the Kiama Arts Association and her work at the Kiama Fire Station exhibition and Annual Local Arts Exhibition is quite often on display. With her unique style of painting that embraces multiple genre, Irina enjoys experimenting with different mediums and techniques, in an exploration of subject matters – from traditional landscapes, variations of still life, botanical illustrations and seascapes through to contemporary compositions and painting figures. She loves Australia and made it her home. The nature and climate in Australia are wondrous, there is always something blooming and every season offers its unique beauty. The Shellharbour region, where she now lives, is a place like no other in the world, like a true paradise, surrounded by a quiet park, a beautiful valley, graceful mountains and always changing and unpredictable ocean, roaring thunderously or whispering softly. It is an absolutely ideal place for creative thoughts and inspiration. The ocean with its immensity and myriad of remarkable colours, tranquillity and excitement, powerful waves attracts the eye and mind and offers a wonderful feeling of the utmost power, serenity and beauty. This combination feels surrealistic, like in a science fiction film. There is no other place in the world to experience such beautiful nature at such a grand scale. No artist can remain indifferent to that. Irina also finds inspiration in her travels, in images found on the internet, visiting museums and art galleries. When traveling Irina enjoys European atmosphere, it’s architecture, style, cosy streets, courtyards, antiques, cathedrals, palaces and museums, complete with the artwork collections. This inspiring experience translates into her own artistic works.All her paintings radiate joy, happiness, warmth and love. You just want to absorb the beauty and the mood as you enjoy and relax. She often says, “I’m happy in life! I love life and I live it every day to the fullest! I enjoy my close friendships and I’m more than happy to help others! I smile and I smile a lot whether I am alone or in public places and if people smile back my heart rejoices! I try to live a creative life and make it beautiful around me! I love the sun, the ocean and the clouds that surround me here. Everything that I admire, love or feel inspired by I try to transfer to canvas so that my passion is felt through by art lovers.” Awards: Irina received the First Prize award in still life category at 169th Annual Kiama Show / juried exhibition (Kiama, Australia) in January of 2017 for her painting “Fruits”.