John Knapp-Fisher (British 1931-2015), Cyclists on the Harbour Wall 1982, limited edition print, hand signed bottom right, numbered 90 x 500 cm, mounted and framed. Measurements 16.3 x 47 cm, frame 38 x 66 cm

John Knapp-Fisher (1931-2015) was a British post-war artist who is heavily associated with Pembrokeshire. He began his career in Graphic and exhibition design before becoming a full time artist in 1960. He is best known for his dark, dramatic watercolour paintings and his muted colour palette, often opting for earthy colours with simple dabs of primary as they emerge from the dark wash. Knapp-Fisher favoured subjects such as trees, bogs, hedgerows and the undergrowth over flowers, and was a fervent believer in painting en plein, often seeking his inspiration in his beloved Pembrokeshire. Although he did paint in oil, the majority of his work was created in his preferred medium of watercolour, and he is known for his characteristic letter-box shape paintings. He had a life-long love for the sea, building and sailing his own boats, even spending some years living upon one of his crafts, with seascapes and paintings of his daily catch becoming regular features within his artwork. Knapp-Fisher was elected to the Royal Cambrian Academy in 1992 and has a strong following particularly across the UK and South Africa.