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.

Painting beside a blank canvas in Paul Kneen's studio

When a Painting Isn’t Working: Is Starting Again the Same as Giving Up?

August 21, 2026

I recently decided to introduce a little more looseness into my work. I've always been drawn to paintings where drips,...

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National Portrait Gallery in London

What Happens When You Keep Asking Questions About Art?

August 11, 2026

It’s interesting to think that, as an abstract portrait artist, I only visited the National Portrait Gallery for the first...

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Detail from an abstract portrait painting by UK contemporary artist Paul Kneen.

The Decisions That Can Shape an Artist’s Career

August 5, 2026

Last week I had a meeting to discuss displaying some of my paintings in a public space. On paper it...

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