My foundation is a classical education in the tradition of the Odessa School of Painting. For many years I worked as a portraitist in various art studios—an intense practice where I learned to convey character through drawing and painting. 

For the past eight years, I have focused on my own creative work. I am drawn to images and characters in all their diversity—human, animal, and those beyond the visible: spirits, presences, ghosts. It seems to me that animals hold no fewer mysteries than humans—they are also souls with their own purposes in this world. Ancient beliefs and traditions tell us that they are closely connected to the spiritual realm: guides, helpers, protectors. I sense this boundary and try to convey it in my work. 

Recently my explorations have moved toward mythology—I combine realistic imagery with mystical spaces where different worlds meet. 

Works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, sepia, charcoal, and mixed media.

Kateryna Penchkovska graduated from the art school and the art department of the Pedagogical University in Odessa, Ukraine.

After graduation, she worked as a designer, an artist, a stone engraver, and an art teacher for children and teenagers.

In 2013 - 2017 worked in art gallery "Artcom" in Odessa.

Participated in various exhibitions and art projects in Ukraine.

In march 2022, due to certain circumstances, Kateryna moved from Ukraine to Ireland in search of temporary asylum.

Kateryna participated in Clifden Arts Festival in 2022, 2023 and 2024 (2023 - a solo exhibition that was held at the Lavelle Art Gallery).

Recent years have been devoted to working with animal portraiture.

At this stage artist is currently experimenting and developing in work with colour, in various genres.

Kateryna’s work features in private collections in Ireland, Europe, Ukraine and the U.S.