Original Paintings

Using mixed media on paper, every original painting is made by hand in my studio, located in Chicago. Some are framed behind glass, some are unframed, and some are mounted to cradled wood panels. Each comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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The Original is the Story Itself

A print is a beautiful way to bring a piece into your home, but an original is the painting itself. It's the actual surface where the paint moved, where decisions were made, and where it became an extension of my thoughts, feelings and hands. The paint reacts differently to water with every painting, so nothing about it can be reproduced or recreated. The texture under the light, the small imperfections that happen when a hand is involved, the years it will hold up on a wall — all of it exists in this one piece, and once it's gone, it's gone.

There's a different kind of attachment that comes with owning something one-of-a-kind. It's not just decor at that point. It's the piece you chose knowing no one else could have the exact same one.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know this is a genuine original painting by Kim Knoll?

Every original painting comes with a hand-signed certificate of authenticity confirming it's a one-of-a-kind piece made entirely by hand in my studio, not a reproduction. Each one is the only version of itself that will ever exist. The certificate includes an embossed stamp on it that is only used for my original paintings. Plus, I'm alive, well, and a real person who can vouch for it :)
What's the painting made on, and how durable is it?

My originals are created using mixed media on paper. Depending on the piece, it may be framed behind glass, left unframed, or mounted to a cradled wood panel, which you'll see noted on each painting's page. All are made with archival, professional-grade materials to last a lifetime. Good or bad, I have high standards for making quality work and don't ever skimp or cut corners.
How is something this valuable shipped safely?

Each original is carefully packed by hand to protect it in transit, with extra care taken for framed and panel-mounted pieces. I use UPS or an art shipper, depending on your preference, and the piece is insured for the full amount during shipping.
I love this piece, but is a print of it also available?

Many of my originals are also offered as art prints, so if the original is outside your budget or already sold, enter the painting's title in the search bar or browse my print shop to see if it's available there. Some paintings are not available as prints because they were too large to scan or would not replicate well as prints.