Restless Soul. Midnight painter.

Jonathan Knapp, based in Bermondsey, South London, is a contemporary painter known for blending narrative depth with poetic visuals. His work spans portraits, figurative scenes, and atmospheric studies, marked by luminous colors, expressive marks, and sensitivity to human rhythms. In his portraits, color shapes emotion, reveals character, and creates intimate, dreamlike moments. His art explores place, memory, and the subtle resonance of everyday life.

A realistic painted portrait of a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a blue denim shirt over a white t-shirt, sitting indoors and taking a selfie with a smartphone.

Portrait

A painting of hands holding a small orange object on a table, set up on an easel in a bright room with a window and artist supplies nearby.

In the studio

A realistic painting of a man with a beard wearing a white tank top and blue shorts, sitting on a ledge with one arm resting on his knee in a minimalist indoor setting.

Comissioned work

Art workspace with a small canvas on an easel, a paint palette with green, blue, and yellow paint, paintbrushes in a glass, and a water jar, on a table covered with plastic, near a window.

At work

Close-up of a painting of a man in a gray t-shirt holding a notebook and writing with a pen, with sunlight streaming through blinds casting shadows on his face and body.

Self Portrait

A painting of a man in a blue shirt writing in a notebook, placed on a table in a sunlit room with white walls and a window with blinds.

Window

An artist standing in front of a painting of a man wearing a white tank top, while looking at their reflection in a tablet on a stand.

Contact

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