No. 1 – Lake Street

No. 2 – Lake Street #2

No. 3 – Dark Afternoon

Edition: twelve + six proofs

Plate Size: 17.5 x 23.5 inches

Paper Size: 22 x 30 inches

Printed on Somerset Velvet Newsprint 300 gram

Printer: Steven Campbell - Senior Printer, Landfall Press, Inc.

Published by: C.Editions & The Estate of John A. Knudsen

Pre-publication Price: $1,200.00 entire suite of 3

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John’s paintings represent explorations of cityscapes, landscapes and color using oil, acrylic and watercolor.

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Paintings by John A. Knudsen are exclusively sold through the Richard Norton Gallery. Please visit the Richard Norton Gallery website for information about selected paintings available for sale.

Paintings available for sale

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The process of producing etched or engraved pieces was a major focus in his career as he explored line, texture and form.

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Thomas Cvikota owner of C. Editions is the exclusive representative for the Knudsen prints. For more information about availability please contact inquire@etc-industries.com.

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Tom Cvikota, owner of  C. Editions and Estate Agent Michael Knudsen, son of the artist, recently reviewed new proof editions at MANA Contemporary in Chicago. They were printed at Landfall Press, Inc. in Santa Fe, NM. Editions were signed and documented by Michael and Steven Campbell, Director and Senior Printer of Landfall. Considered some of John Knudsen’s best work the estate editions provide a new perspective as they have been reprinted using some of the finest intaglio presses in the country.

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Drawing from the rural settings of Michigan to busy city life of Chicago his woodcuts juxtapose distinct settings. The woodcut media provided a dynamic way to explore his of printing process. It also offered him a way to work in a media that lends itself to the style of German Expressionists but also the imperfections that he believed made the prints more enjoyable.

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Learn more through discussions and testimonials which give background the artist's personality and creative inspiration. In addition, his peers write critical analysis of his technique and methodology.

Richard Norton Gallery

The Richard Norton Gallery currently has selected paintings available for purchase. Please visit the gallery website for more information about John Knudsen,’s paintings.

Etchings and Engravings are available at ETC Industries

Tom Cvikota owner of ETC Industries has select etchings and engravings for sale. You may view the current etchings on the home page. Mr. Cvikota specializes in print media and was a student and friend of the artist. Please contact inquire@etc-industries.com for additional information about print sales.

Mana Contemporary Spring Open House 2022

In coordination with ETC Industries select prints and paintings were on display during the Mana Contemporary Open House. The large painting entitled “Wabash Scene” and the three etchings combined entitled “A Chicago Day” demonstrate the artists exploration of color in painting but also line and texture through his etchings. The juxtaposition of working between print and painting was often a daily routine for Knudsen.

 

 

Harper College

In honor of the artist and his artwork Harper College hosted a retrospective on September 1 – 30, 2015 in Palatine, Illinois. It was a very extensive set of works ranging from paintings, early engravings, etchings and woodcuts. He also contributed a great deal to the College working on developing the Fine Arts Curriculum, establishing the Small Works Show which is in it’s 41st year and was professor of art for over three decades.

Chicago SOFA 2016 Show

The SOFA Art Show was held on November 3-6, 2016 at Navy Pier and represented by the Richard Norton Gallery. It featured a unique exhibit of Chicago cityscape paintings entitled The Lost Imagist. The Richard Norton Gallery is one of the most established art galleries in the City of Chicago and provided one of the first opportunities for city residents to view an artist that dedicated to his creative talents through these intricate and colorful cityscapes.

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Held during September 1-October 29, 2016, Evanston, Illinois Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary this one man show highlighted religious influences of the artist. The son of a pastor visitors were able to see the influences of religious icons and themes communicated through his paintings, etchings, engravings and woodcuts.

Bradbury Art Museum

During his tenure as an art professor at Harper College he forged an important link with Evan Lindquist at the State University in Arkansas. Over one hundred prints were donated to the University by Mr. and Mrs. Lindquist which are now actively used to instruct printmaking. A show was also held on October 20-November 30, 2016. John’s work was part of a three person show with selected etchings, engravings and lithography.