Peter Knapp Abstract 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"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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Panel

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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Wood 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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, 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 Abstract 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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel, 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

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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Karina Gentinetta"Ranunculus II" Large Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Blush Rose Abstract 84"x60", 2024

$28,000

H 85.5 in W 61.5 in D 2.5 in

"Ranunculus II" Large Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Blush Rose Abstract 84"x60"

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Ranunculus II", 2024, 84" H x 60" W. Large-scale abstract painting in hues of blush crimson consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Peter Knapp Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, 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

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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

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

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 Abstract 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

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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, 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

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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Karina Gentinetta"Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 72"x60", 2025

$20,000

H 73.5 in W 61.5 in D 3 in

"Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 72"x60"

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Adagio in Burnt Umber" 2025, 72" H x 60" W. Abstract, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (feat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Peter Knapp Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Karina Gentinetta"Divine Spontaneity II" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract Painting 48"x36", 2023

$11,000

H 49.5 in W 37.5 in D 2.5 in

"Divine Spontaneity II" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract Painting 48"x36"

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Divine Spontaneity II" 2023, 48" H x 36" W. Vertical abstract painting consisting of acrylics, house paint, oil pastels, color pencils, and carbon pencils on canvas by Argentine-bo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Peter Knapp Abstract Paintings

Materials

House Paint, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Oil Pastel, Color Pencil

Karina Gentinetta"Ranunculus III" Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Rose Pink Abstract 60"x60", 2025

$18,500

H 61.5 in W 61.5 in D 2.5 in

"Ranunculus III" Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Rose Pink Abstract 60"x60"

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Ranunculus III", 2025, 60" H x 60" W. Abstract painting in a deep rose, magenta hue consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentine...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Peter Knapp Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, 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

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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Krisanne SouterFlower Arrangement In Ochre Glazed Pot - Mixed Media Abstract Artwork on Paper, 2022

$645

H 24 in W 18 in

Flower Arrangement In Ochre Glazed Pot - Mixed Media Abstract Artwork on Paper

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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Karina Gentinetta"Petite Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils in Browns 60"x48", 2025

$16,500

H 61.5 in W 49.5 in D 3 in

"Petite Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils in Browns 60"x48"

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Petite Adagio in Burnt Umber" 2025, 60" H x 48" W. Abstract, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinett...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Peter Knapp Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

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