About John Kneapler
John Kneapler is known for his abstract landscape paintings and fine art line drawings. His bold use of color and large brush strokes define his unique style, which is based on changing weather. John grew up in Miami, Florida and loves the ocean and large beautiful skies, especially when there is an approaching storm. John’s fine line art drawings have a Matisse/Picasso-esque quality with their simplistic lines and sensitivity. John recently retired after 40 years as president of John Kneapler Design, Inc, an award -winning graphic design and branding firm based in NYC. Some of their iconic projects include the design and branding for Citarella, Brookfield and World Financial Properties, Champion Parking, the original Zoe Restaurant in Soho, Dolce Neve Gelato Stores in Austin and have 6 greeting card designs in the Museum of Modern Art. John has been painting at the Art Students League of New York under the tutelage of Ronnie Landfield, Frank O’Cain and Boyce Cummings for the past 25 years. John is on the board of the Art Students League and is an honors graduate of Pratt Institute and Florida State University.
Education and BOARDs
The Art Students League of New York - Board Member since 2024
Adjunct Professor, Communications Design - Pratt Institute
Pratt Institute: Graduated with Honors with a Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Communication Design
Florida State University Bachelor of Arts
The Art Students League of New York - Board Member since 2024
Adjunct Professor, Communications Design - Pratt Institute
Pratt Institute: Graduated with Honors with a Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Communication Design
Florida State University Bachelor of Arts
Past President and one of the first members of Out Professionals in NYC.
Recent Exhibitions
Fire Island Pines Art Show 2025
Ashawagh Hall East Hampton - 6 in The Mix.
July 11 - 13th 2025
July 11 - 13th 2025
Art Students League of New York Nordstroms Showcase
Freddie from the League 2023
Freddie from the League 2023
Art Students League - Exhibition Out Reach Show
2020
2020
May 20 to September 2nd 2019
mebl Gallery - New York City, NY
Spring/Summer Art Show
February 28 to August 27, 2018
CUSP NYC Gallery - Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Group Show - Blue State of Mind
mebl Gallery - New York City, NY
Spring/Summer Art Show
February 28 to August 27, 2018
CUSP NYC Gallery - Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Group Show - Blue State of Mind
August 2017
Art Students League - Exhibition Outreach Show
Manhattan Borough President's Office - New York, NY
City Views Exhibition
Art Students League - Exhibition Outreach Show
Manhattan Borough President's Office - New York, NY
City Views Exhibition
June 25 to August 7, 2015
CUSP NYC Gallery - New York, NY
One Man Show - Summer Breezes
CUSP NYC Gallery - New York, NY
One Man Show - Summer Breezes
July 24 to September 9, 2013
THE OUT NYC HOTEL
One Man Show (with over 60 paintings displayed.)
THE OUT NYC HOTEL
One Man Show (with over 60 paintings displayed.)
February 12th to April 12, 2011
Gregory Way Gallery - Beverly Hills, CA
One Man Show - The Approaching Series
Gregory Way Gallery - Beverly Hills, CA
One Man Show - The Approaching Series
October 29 to December 5th 2010
Syd Entel Galleries - Safety Harbor,FL
One Man Show
Syd Entel Galleries - Safety Harbor,FL
One Man Show
May 30th to June 28th, 2009
The Gallery Sag Harbor, NY
The Gallery Sag Harbor, NY
May 2008
Ogilvy and Maher Worldwide Headquarters NYC
Exhibition Outreach Group Show exhibitor
sponsored by the Art Students League of New York
Ogilvy and Maher Worldwide Headquarters NYC
Exhibition Outreach Group Show exhibitor
sponsored by the Art Students League of New York
July - August 2007
Buchmann Tower 5th Avenue and 53rd Street
Solo Exhibition - Sponsored by the Art Students League of New York
Buchmann Tower 5th Avenue and 53rd Street
Solo Exhibition - Sponsored by the Art Students League of New York
2007
Tower 51
Group Show Exhibition Participant, Sponsored by the Art Students League of New York.
Tower 51
Group Show Exhibition Participant, Sponsored by the Art Students League of New York.