Whitney Knapp

"Mossy Rocks" small scale oil painting seascape with clouds, rocks and beach

2023

The rhythm of the waves marks time, like the breath. Moment to moment, its intensity fluctuates like emotion. Thoughts linger and pass, like a veil of fog. At the shore I am reminde...

“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two strokes of color. The interaction between these two marks is the beginning of the di...

Art and design in varied forms have always been a driving interest in my life. Living in Madison, Connecticut, I began my career as a muralist and trompe l’oeil painter doing significant commercial and residential installations throughout New England. Eventually I changed my focus to landscape painting in oil as my work as a muralist became increasingly detailed. In this medium I discovered a more satisfying, intimate scale for my work. It was in my exploration of landscape painting where I discovered a love of aluminum and copper as a substrate. The ultra- smooth surface highlights brushstrokes and texture while adding an ethereal quality to my work. The depth and light of the reflective surface adds wonderful dimension to my paintings. Most of the inspiration for my work comes from the marshes and shorelines of the Northeast, particularly those along the New England shorelines. I often begin my painting en plein air and then complete them in my studio to ensure a strong composition and more effectively explore the effect of light and time on the landscape. Some of my work is also created through imagination using fragments of photos and memories to create a compelling composition. In addition to my gallery work, I also work with both public and private clients on commission pieces. One of my more prominent clients has been the Yale-New Haven Hospital network. My work seems to have a particular appeal due the sense of tranquility and quiet they convey. My work can be viewed at Sheldon Fine Art...

Art and design in varied forms have always been a driving interest in my life. Living in Madison, Connecticut, I began my career as a muralist and trompe l’oeil painter doing signifi...

Art and design in varied forms have always been a driving interest in my life. Living in Madison, Connecticut, I began my career as a muralist and trompe l’oeil painter doing signif...

Whitney was born in Connecticut in 1981, lived in Surrey, England for nearly a decade, and currently resides in Richmond, Virginia. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from D...

Medium: Oil on Paper Mounted to Board Signature: Signed Lower Right, Signed Again and Dated August of 1904 on Reverse The Rawhide Part III, 'He swung himself into the saddle and rode away.' Signed with initials M·P...

In this artwork, I've used oil on paper to blend the essence of realism with strokes of impressionism, crafting a vibrant scene that breathes life into an architectural ensemble. Eve...

Krieger’s recent work is a reflection of the forces of nature that connect and impact us, and shape our world. While Krieger hints at elements of landscape across her canvases—spheri...

Krieger’s recent work is a reflection of the forces of nature that connect and impact us, and shape our world. While Krieger hints at elements of landscape across her canvases—spheri...

Artist: Pascal Cucaro – American (1915-2004) Title: Untitled Year: circa 1975 Medium: Oil on heavy textured paper laid to foamcore Sight size: 8.25 x 11.25 inches. Framed size: 11 x...

Beautiful winter landscape of the snow covered countryside by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). Signed "Mallek" lower right. Displayed in a painted rustic frame. Image, 7"H...