Sam Knowles

For artist Sam Knowles, a childhood encounter tracking wolves in Poland sparked his fascination with animals—a memorable moment alone in the forest, face-to-face with a lone wolf. This experience significantly influenced his work, which often centres on animals—sometimes based on real details, other times imagined. He feels a deep affiliation and chooses them as his subject matter to give them the attention he feels they deserve and to recreate the wonder of that encounter.

“I try to lose myself in applying paint with drawn lines and varied brush marks, aiming to capture not only each animal’s form but also their personality.