Peter Knapp Paintings

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.

Artist: Peter Knapp

Peter Knapp"Happily Ever After", Contemporary, Urban, Geometric, Blue, Mixed Media Painting, 2026

$3,750

"Happily Ever After", Contemporary, Urban, Geometric, Blue, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

"Happily Ever After" is an original contemporary mixed media painting on panel by Peter Knapp, measuring 30 x 24 inches. Framed by the artist in a custom hand-crafted natural oiled c...

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2010s Contemporary Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Wood Panel

Peter Knapp"...Before the Beyond", Contemporary, Geometric, Blue, Mixed Media Painting, 2022

$4,500

"...Before the Beyond", Contemporary, Geometric, Blue, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp's "... Before the Beyond" is an original, large-scale contemporary mixed media painting on a gesso-primed hardboard panel, measuring 31 x 27.375 inches. Framed in a custo...

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2010s Contemporary Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"Wild Blue Yonder", Contemporary, Geometric, Blue, Orange, Mixed Media Painting, 2025

$4,000

"Wild Blue Yonder", Contemporary, Geometric, Blue, Orange, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

"Wild Blue Yonder" is an original contemporary mixed media painting on panel by Peter Knapp, measuring 24 x 32 x 1 inches. Framed by the artist in a custom hand-crafted natural oiled...

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2010s Contemporary Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"The Denizens of Delight - Fun with Matisse", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting, 2025

$5,000

"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...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"The Word from On High", Contemporary, Geometric, Blue, Mixed Media Painting, 2026

$3,750

"The Word from On High", Contemporary, Geometric, Blue, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

"The Word from On High" is an original contemporary mixed media painting on panel by Peter Knapp, measuring 24 x 30 x 1.5 inches. Framed in a professional deep walnut finish floater ...

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2010s Contemporary Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"Through Thick and Thin", Contemporary, Geometric, Blue, Mixed Media Painting, 2025

$5,000

"Through Thick and Thin", Contemporary, Geometric, Blue, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

"Through Thick and Thin" is an original contemporary mixed media painting on panel by Peter Knapp, measuring 24 x 32 x 1 inches. Framed in a professional deep walnut finish floater f...

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2010s Contemporary Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"Calm's Chaos - Storm Eye", Abstract, Blue, Brown, Orange, Mixed Media Painting, 2023

$4,500

"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...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Panel

Peter Knapp"Calm's Chaos - Twilight", Abstract, Blue, Green, Brown, Mixed Media Painting, 2023

$4,500

"Calm's Chaos - Twilight", Abstract, Blue, Green, Brown, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Calm’s Chaos – Twilight” is a 24 x 36 x 1 inch mixed-media painting on cradled panel in blue, green, and ochre acrylic, ink, and pencil. This colorful abstract work fe...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil, Mixed Media

Peter Knapp"At the Stroke of Midnight", Abstract, Blue, Red, Gold, Mixed Media Painting, 2025

$4,000

"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 Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"Criss Cross", Abstract, Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, Mixed Media Painting, 2024

$2,400

"Criss Cross", Abstract, Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Criss Cross” is a 20 x 22 x 1 inch mixed-media painting on cradled panel in blue, green, and yellow acrylic, ink, and pencil. This vibrant abstract work, featuring bol...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"Metropolitan Moves - Hustle and Bustle", Abstract, Blue, Mixed Media Painting, 2024

$4,500

"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 Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"Symphony in Four Movements - II - Flow", Abstract, Blue, Mixed Media Painting, 2025

$650

"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...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"Dilly's Dally", Abstract, Blue, Gold, Red, Green, Mixed Media Painting, 2024

$750

"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 Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"Symphony in Four Movements - III - Confict", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting, 2025

$650

"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 ...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"Symphony in Four Movements - IV - Resolution", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting, 2025

$650

"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...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"Symphony in Four Movements - I - Genesis", Abstract, Mixed Media Painting, 2025

$520Sale Price|20% Off

"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...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"Metropolitan Moves - Unleashed", Abstract, Blue, Mixed Media Painting, 2024

$4,500

"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...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

Peter Knapp"Wind, Whispers, and Winks", Abstract, Blue, Green, Purple, Mixed Media Painting, 2024

$3,000

"Wind, Whispers, and Winks", Abstract, Blue, Green, Purple, Mixed Media Painting

By Peter Knapp

Located in Franklin, MA

Peter Knapp’s “Wind, Whispers, and Winks” is a 20 x 30 x 1 inch mixed-media painting on cradled panel in blue, green, and purple acrylic, ink, and pencil. This atmospheric abstract w...

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2010s Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel, Color Pencil

Krisanne SouterMoon Flower Potted Plant - Lively Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper, 2022

$645

H 24 in W 18 in

Moon Flower Potted Plant - Lively Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper

By Krisanne Souter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Krisanne SouterFlower Arrangement in Carved Wooden Bowl - Abstract Botanical Painting on Paper, 2021

$645

H 24 in W 18 in

Flower Arrangement in Carved Wooden Bowl - Abstract Botanical Painting on Paper

By Krisanne Souter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Krisanne SouterPlant in Pottery Pot 2 - Original Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper, 2021

$645

H 24 in W 18 in

Plant in Pottery Pot 2 - Original Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper

By Krisanne Souter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Krisanne SouterFlower in Bowl - Abstract Cool Tone Botanical Mixed Media Painting on Paper, 2024

$400

H 19.5 in W 13.5 in

Flower in Bowl - Abstract Cool Tone Botanical Mixed Media Painting on Paper

By Krisanne Souter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Krisanne SouterPlants in Pottery Pots - Original Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper, 2021

$645

H 24 in W 18 in

Plants in Pottery Pots - Original Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper

By Krisanne Souter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Elisabeth GraceBlue Abstract - Original Expressive Colorful Mixed Media Painting on Paper, 2024

$295

H 17 in W 13 in

Blue Abstract - Original Expressive Colorful Mixed Media Painting on Paper

By Elisabeth Grace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elisabeth Grace, a visionary artist based in Denver, CO (USA), is renowned for her immersive large-scale paintings, collages, murals, and installation art. With a BA in oil painting ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Elisabeth GraceLiquify - Soft Abstract Blue Original Painting on Canvas, 2023

$2,175

H 40 in W 30 in

Liquify - Soft Abstract Blue Original Painting on Canvas

By Elisabeth Grace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elisabeth Grace, a visionary artist based in Denver, CO (USA), is renowned for her immersive large-scale paintings, collages, murals, and installation art. With a BA in oil painting ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Canvas

Alexander EulertElements No. 13 -Turquoise Blue Gold Organic Abstract Geometric Original Artwork, 2017

$645

H 12 in W 12 in

Elements No. 13 -Turquoise Blue Gold Organic Abstract Geometric Original Artwork

By Alexander Eulert

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alexander Eulert's original mixed media paintings on wood panels are abstract propositions of worlds where divergent forces coalesce into harmonious geometric interactions. He draws ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Elisabeth GraceTaupe 4 - Abstract Colorful Original Painting on Paper, 2024

$265

H 14 in W 12 in

Taupe 4 - Abstract Colorful Original Painting on Paper

By Elisabeth Grace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elisabeth Grace, a visionary artist based in Denver, CO (USA), is renowned for her immersive large-scale paintings, collages, murals, and installation art. With a BA in oil painting ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Alexander EulertGlimpses No. 1 - Original Black Paint and Gold Leaf Geometric Abstract Painting, 2021

$4,200

H 36 in W 48 in

Glimpses No. 1 - Original Black Paint and Gold Leaf Geometric Abstract Painting

By Alexander Eulert

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alexander Eulert's original mixed media paintings on wood panels are abstract propositions of worlds where divergent forces coalesce into harmonious geometric interactions. He draws ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Krisanne SouterA Potted Succulent and a Rhizome - Original Vibrant Abstract Botanical Painting, 2022

$645

H 18 in W 24 in

A Potted Succulent and a Rhizome - Original Vibrant Abstract Botanical Painting

By Krisanne Souter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Jongwang LeeLincoln 1860, acrylic, resin, and sumi ink on canvas over panel, 36 x 24 inches., 2014

$6,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 24 in

Lincoln 1860, acrylic, resin, and sumi ink on canvas over panel, 36 x 24 inches.

Located in New York, NY

Jongwang Lee's paintings challenge a dormant potential he believes lives within all humans. Inspired by Buddhist philosophies of space, Korean ideas of communication with the soul, a...

Category

2010s Contemporary Peter Knapp Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Resin, Sumi Ink, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Peter Knapp paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Peter Knapp paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Peter Knapp in acrylic paint, archival ink, color pencil and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Peter Knapp paintings, so small editions measuring 32 inches across are available. Peter Knapp paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,000 and tops out at $5,000, while the average work can sell for $4,500.