I create original paintings and limited edition prints inspired by the challenges and complexities of modern life.

Through fragmented portraiture and bold colour, I explore resilience, determination and the shared experiences that connect us all.

"Breathtakingly gorgeous"

- Collector, Netherlands

Selected Exhibitions

Selected UK and international solo and group exhibitions

2026

Discovery Art Fair Cologne, Germany — (Apr)

2025

AntiKult Gallery Hamburg, Germany — Group Exhibition (Nov)
Grand Arcade Cambridge, UK — Group Exhibition (Feb)

2024

Thomson GalleryZug, Switzerland — Group Exhibition (Nov)

Art BaselParis, France — Group Exhibition (Oct)

BoxparkLondon, UK — Solo Exhibition (Oct)

Peterborough Museum & Art GalleryPeterborough, UK — Solo Exhibition (Apr–Jun)

Spire ExhibitionPeterborough, UK — Group Exhibition (Feb)

Articles on Painting, Process & Life as an Artist

Thoughts on painting, exhibitions and the realities of being an artist today.

Close-up of a contemporary abstract portrait painting by Paul Kneen, showing a realistically painted nose alongside bold geometric shapes and colours.

How Do Artists Approach a Painting? Is There a Right Way?

October 18, 2026

Have you ever wondered where an artist actually starts when faced with a blank canvas? Do they begin with the...

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Close-up of a contemporary abstract portrait painting by Paul Kneen, featuring geometric shapes and black-and-white stencil details.

Do Paintings Really Need Titles?

October 10, 2026

For the last week or so, I've been working on another painting for my upcoming solo exhibition in Hamburg next...

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Paul Kneen painting in progress with hand-painted halftone stencil

What Is Work-Life Balance Like as an Artist?

October 4, 2026

Since agreeing a solo show in Hamburg for the beginning of April next year, I've found myself even more focused...

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