Paintings by Chicago Artist Darin Knupp

When painting Darin uses acrylics, oil and watercolor. There are wide variety of sizes, ranging from 8in.x 11in. to 8ft.x 10ft . Paintings usually require more design work, meaning the artist may have to design several sketches and different color schemes. He will then meet with you to discuss which designs and color combinations work best for you. Paintings often vary from final sketches to the completed artwork, and because of this the artist sometimes will ask the client to come view the work in progress or send pictures through e-mail. This will give the client an opportunity to give input before the final stages of the project. Pricing ranges depending on style and complexity and is quoted more by the project, as opposed to by the hour.

  • Naples painting

    Naples

    Here is a watercolor painting inspired from a trip to Naples, Fla. The artist shows some colorful homes along the inner costal. This piece is approximately 11'' x 14''.(2007)

  • Fish town painting

    Fish town

    This watercolor is realistic representation of a northern Michigan town called Leland, often referred to as Fish Town. This was painted for a client's home in 2007 and is 11"x 14".

  • Eye paiting

    Eye

    Here is an abstract acrylic painting commissioned in 2007 for a home in the northwest suburbs. The artist used colors and style that lent itself to the design of the room. 18"x 36".

  • Lion painting

    Lion

    Here is a style the artist calls abstract realism. He uses the different dark and light colors side by side to create depth. This oil painting is 3'x 4'.

  • Leopard paiting

    Leopard

    This is the largest oil painting the artist has ever done, approximately 8'x 11'. It is painted on the canvas and hung without being stretched over a frame. It hangs from a cathedral ceiling like a scroll with large wooden rods, one on the top and one on the bottom. It really creates a dramatic look with the sharp color contrast. (2000)