John Knapp - Fisher
Elected to RCA 1992
Born London, 1931. Has lived in Pembrokeshire since 1965. Studied Graphic Design at Maidstone College of Art.
“My methods of working,and the subjects I like to paint have changed little in the forty five years since I resolved to make a living at my art. I work, in the initial stages at least, direct from my subject – direct from nature. Many people say I do not use much colour. This is not correct, for although I do have a limited palette, I am seeking what I call ‘the edge of colour’, where the earth colours and touches of primary colour emerge from the darks and where tonal relationships, quality, texture and chiaroscuro are all important. My subjects continue to be landscape, seascape, buildings, boats, figures,animals and fish. I observe, feel and interpret. I do not copy. Nor do I invent, which is why I am not an abstract painter in the accepted definition of the term.”