Hi World!

I'm Gwenn Knapp

People have shaped the world with their creations throughout human history. I explore intersections between the natural and man-made by painting realistic images, whether portraits, still life, landscape, florals, or animals, that reflect our human inhabited world. More often, I find myself personifying the objects in my work.

Traveling near and far, I delight in both the exotic and mundane, gathering shells, acorns, and seeds, as well as man-made objects that catch my fancy. In my artwork, traces of humanity mingle with natural elements like flavors in a pot. With a dash of curiosity, and a pinch of humor, I see these familiar things in new ways adding beauty and a story. The results often reflect my mood, whether lyrical, whimsical, mysterious, or serene.

As one who is comfortable with solitude, I find myself sensitive to, and appreciative of, our connections. Ultimately, we work together with and for each other and the rest of our world. I gravitate toward images that reflect a mix of the natural and man-made, working together harmoniously. Speaking of reflecting, I particularly enjoy depicting reflective surfaces that, by their very nature, create connections.

As a former math major who loves to paint, I appreciate the relationships between organic and geometric forms, as well as other technical and compositional relationships such as size, color, balance, and texture. As I engage in the process of communicating that vision with my paint, I am particularly interested in the movement of light around and through objects. I love sharing the results with you, stirring a memory, feeling, or mood, and encouraging you to observe your world more closely – always remembering that all things connect.

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.