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Peter Knapp Art

American, b. 1950

Peter Knapp explores themes of continuity and the human connection to nature through textural, mixed-media works. On gesso-primed panels, he employs a hybrid process driven by imagination and instinct, integrating the graphic precision of woodblocks and drawing with the fluid layering of acrylic and ink. Central to his practice is the concept of "existential grit"—a rhythmic cycle of additive and subtractive marks that leaves the history of the work’s making visible on the surface. Knapp’s compositions often feature architectural and urban motifs woven into organic, ruptured textures, representing human inventiveness and its relationship with natural rhythms. This approach encourages viewers to find significance in the overlooked details of our environment, bridging the constructed world and the raw elements of the landscape.

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Artist: Peter Knapp
"The Denizens of Delight - Fun with Matisse", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting
"The Denizens of Delight - Fun with Matisse", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting

"The Denizens of Delight - Fun with Matisse", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “The Denizens of Delight – Fun with Matisse” is a 27.375 x 38.25 x 1 inch mixed media abstract painting on panel in blue, purple, orange, and green acrylic, ink, and co...

Category

2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

"At the Stroke of Midnight", Abstract, Blue, Red, Gold, Mixed Media Painting
"At the Stroke of Midnight", Abstract, Blue, Red, Gold, Mixed Media Painting

"At the Stroke of Midnight", Abstract, Blue, Red, Gold, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “At the Stroke of Midnight” is a 24 x 32 x 1 inch abstract mixed media painting on cradled panel in blue, aqua, red, and gold acrylic, ink, and pencil. First of the “Sp...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Color Pencil

"Calm's Chaos - Storm Eye", Abstract, Blue, Brown, Orange, Mixed Media Painting
"Calm's Chaos - Storm Eye", Abstract, Blue, Brown, Orange, Mixed Media Painting

"Calm's Chaos - Storm Eye", Abstract, Blue, Brown, Orange, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Calm’s Chaos – Storm Eye” is a 24 x 36 x 1 inch abstract mixed media painting on cradled panel in blue, indigo, and ochre acrylic, ink, and pencil. This colorful abstr...

Category

2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Panel

Weeds of Eden, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, Signed, 1/5 Edition
Weeds of Eden, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, Signed, 1/5 Edition

Weeds of Eden, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, Signed, 1/5 Edition

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Weeds of Eden” is a 16.25 x 22.5 inch color woodcut print utilizing 4 woodblocks in black, blue, and red on Okawara Japanese Paper. A Signature Member of the Copley So...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

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Color

"Metropolitan Moves - Unleashed", Abstract, Blue, Mixed Media Painting
"Metropolitan Moves - Unleashed", Abstract, Blue, Mixed Media Painting

"Metropolitan Moves - Unleashed", Abstract, Blue, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Metropolitan Moves - Unleashed” is a 24 x 36 x 1 inch mixed media abstract painting on panel in blue, aqua, purple, and gold acrylic, ink, and color pencil. This celeb...

Category

2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

"Symphony in Four Movements - II - Flow", Abstract, Blue, Mixed Media Painting
"Symphony in Four Movements - II - Flow", Abstract, Blue, Mixed Media Painting

"Symphony in Four Movements - II - Flow", Abstract, Blue, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Symphony in Four Movements - II - Flow” is an 8.5 x 10.5 x 1 inch mixed-media abstract painting on panel in blue, aqua, and purple acrylic, ink, and pencil. This secon...

Category

2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

In a Whirl of Caprice Once Again, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, 1/5 Edition
In a Whirl of Caprice Once Again, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, 1/5 Edition

In a Whirl of Caprice Once Again, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, 1/5 Edition

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “In a Whirl of Caprice Once Again” is a 18.25 x 14.5 inch color woodcut utilizing 5 woodblocks in black, green, purple, gold and blue on Okawara Japanese Paper. A Signa...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

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Color

"Metropolitan Moves - Hustle and Bustle", Abstract, Blue, Mixed Media Painting
"Metropolitan Moves - Hustle and Bustle", Abstract, Blue, Mixed Media Painting

"Metropolitan Moves - Hustle and Bustle", Abstract, Blue, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Metropolitan Moves - Hustle and Bustle” is a 24 x 36 x 1 inch mixed media painting on cradled panel in blue, grey, gold, and crimson acrylic, ink, and color pencil. Th...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

A Catch of Caprice, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, Signed, 1/5 Edition
A Catch of Caprice, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, Signed, 1/5 Edition

A Catch of Caprice, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, Signed, 1/5 Edition

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “A Catch of Caprice”, an "Artist Choice" 1/5 edition pull, is a 20 x 13.75 inch color woodcut with a walnut finished frame in black, green, and red on Okawara Japanese ...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Color

Whirl II, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, 1/5 Edition
Whirl II, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, 1/5 Edition

Whirl II, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, 1/5 Edition

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Whirl II” is a 18.25 x 14.5 inch color woodcut in black, aqua, blue, rust, yellow, and orange on Okawara Japanese Paper. A Signature Member of the Copley Society, Knap...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Color

"Symphony in Four Movements - III - Confict", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting
"Symphony in Four Movements - III - Confict", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting

"Symphony in Four Movements - III - Confict", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Symphony in Four Movements - III - Conflict” is an 8.5 x 10.5 x 1 inch mixed-media abstract painting on panel in blue, aqua, and purple acrylic, ink, and pencil. This ...

Category

2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

"Symphony in Four Movements - IV - Resolution", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting
"Symphony in Four Movements - IV - Resolution", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting

"Symphony in Four Movements - IV - Resolution", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Symphony in Four Movements - IV - Resolution” is an 8.5 x 10.5 x 1 inch mixed-media abstract painting on panel in blue, aqua, and purple acrylic, ink, and pencil. This...

Category

2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

In a Whirl of Caprice, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, Signed, 1/5 Edition
In a Whirl of Caprice, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, Signed, 1/5 Edition

In a Whirl of Caprice, Abstract Color Woodcut Print, Signed, 1/5 Edition

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “In a Whirl of Caprice”, an “Artist Choice” 1/5 edition pull, is a 18.25 x 14.5 color woodcut with a walnut finished frame in black, green, and purple on Okawara Japane...

Category

2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Color

"Symphony in Four Movements - I - Genesis", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting
"Symphony in Four Movements - I - Genesis", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting

"Symphony in Four Movements - I - Genesis", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Symphony in Four Movements - I - Genesis” is an 8.5 x 10.5 x 1 inch mixed-media abstract painting on panel in blue - with red, yellow, green, and white acrylic, ink, a...

Category

2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

"Dilly's Dally", Abstract, Blue, Gold, Red, Green, Mixed Media Painting
"Dilly's Dally", Abstract, Blue, Gold, Red, Green, Mixed Media Painting

"Dilly's Dally", Abstract, Blue, Gold, Red, Green, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Dilly’s Dally” is an 8.5 x 10.5 x 1 inch mixed-media abstract painting on panel in blue, aqua, and gold acrylic, ink, and color pencil. Recipient of a Copley Society A...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

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