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John Kneapler
Although he lives in New York City, John Kneapler’s
paintings truly capture the color and movement of growing
up near the water in Miami, Florida. John is a gestural
painter, whose work is defined by powerful brushstrokes
and a wonderful sense of fluidity. His paintings are fresh,
bold, unique and inviting. His striking color combinations
and his ability to dance with color take the viewer on a
journey through his paintings, whether it be an approaching
storm at sea or a stroll along the beach. His paintings emit
power and emotion - you feel the passion of the paint as it
is applied to the surface of the canvas.
John is President of John Kneapler Design, an award-
winning graphic design firm based in NYC that specializes in
branding, packaging, event graphics and invitations. He has
been published in every major communications design
publication and has six greeting card designs sold by the
Museum of Modern Art. His clients include, Zoë Restaurant,
Pfiizer, IBM, Schering-Plough/Merck, the Food Bank for New
York City, Citarella, and numerous others. He has been
painting at the Art Students League of New York for the
past 14 years under the tutelage of Ronnie Landfield,
Charles Hinman and Frank O’Cain. He has been recognized
by the Art Students League’s Outreach Program.
John was a competitive gymnast in high school.
Education: Florida State University: Bachelor of Arts
(BA)- 1978
Pratt Institute: Graduated with
Honors, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Communication Design BFA - 1981
The Art Students League of New York: 1996
to present
Recent Exhibitions:
The Gallery, Sag Harbor - May 30, to June 28, 2009
John’s large triptych painting (48 x 180 inches)
“Approaching New York“ was recently purchased by one of
the board directors of the Los Angeles County Museum of
Art for his private collection in Beverly Hills. January 2009
Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide Headquarters NYC - Exhibition
Outreach Group Show exhibitor. Sponsored by the Art
Students League of New York. May 2009
Buchmann Tower, Fifth Avenue and 53rd Street - Solo
Exhibition. Sponsored by the Art Students League of New
York July - August 2007
Tower 51 - Group Show Exhibition Participant. Sponsored by
the Art Students League of New York. Curated by Ronnie
Landfield and Leah McCloskey, 2007
paintings truly capture the color and movement of growing
up near the water in Miami, Florida. John is a gestural
painter, whose work is defined by powerful brushstrokes
and a wonderful sense of fluidity. His paintings are fresh,
bold, unique and inviting. His striking color combinations
and his ability to dance with color take the viewer on a
journey through his paintings, whether it be an approaching
storm at sea or a stroll along the beach. His paintings emit
power and emotion - you feel the passion of the paint as it
is applied to the surface of the canvas.
John is President of John Kneapler Design, an award-
winning graphic design firm based in NYC that specializes in
branding, packaging, event graphics and invitations. He has
been published in every major communications design
publication and has six greeting card designs sold by the
Museum of Modern Art. His clients include, Zoë Restaurant,
Pfiizer, IBM, Schering-Plough/Merck, the Food Bank for New
York City, Citarella, and numerous others. He has been
painting at the Art Students League of New York for the
past 14 years under the tutelage of Ronnie Landfield,
Charles Hinman and Frank O’Cain. He has been recognized
by the Art Students League’s Outreach Program.
John was a competitive gymnast in high school.
Education: Florida State University: Bachelor of Arts
(BA)- 1978
Pratt Institute: Graduated with
Honors, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Communication Design BFA - 1981
The Art Students League of New York: 1996
to present
Recent Exhibitions:
The Gallery, Sag Harbor - May 30, to June 28, 2009
John’s large triptych painting (48 x 180 inches)
“Approaching New York“ was recently purchased by one of
the board directors of the Los Angeles County Museum of
Art for his private collection in Beverly Hills. January 2009
Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide Headquarters NYC - Exhibition
Outreach Group Show exhibitor. Sponsored by the Art
Students League of New York. May 2009
Buchmann Tower, Fifth Avenue and 53rd Street - Solo
Exhibition. Sponsored by the Art Students League of New
York July - August 2007
Tower 51 - Group Show Exhibition Participant. Sponsored by
the Art Students League of New York. Curated by Ronnie
Landfield and Leah McCloskey, 2007
TROPICAL
Click on the images to the right to see the enlarged versions
of John Kneapler's art.
of John Kneapler's art.
MORNING SUNRISE
SUMMER SPLASH
UNDER THE SEA
LAGOON
TROPICAL AFTERNOON
WINDSWEPT WATERS
| CITY LIGHTS ON THE WATER |
BOLD OCEAN STROKES
AFTERNOON DELIGHT
CITY AND THE SEA
BLUE WATER AND WIND
CITY ENERGY
COLORFUL DAY AT MAIN BEACH
SUMMER STROKES
ISLAND SPLASH
ENERGY NO2
BLUE BEACH I