Description: Philip D Hawkins is a world renowned artist famous for his paintings and prints of railways scenes. His art features locomotive portraits and railway scenes from around the world.
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Welcome to the beautifully evocative and wonderfully atmospheric railway paintings of Philip D Hawkins. The most accomplished and sought after artist to specialise in this genre. Linger awhile to enjoy a glimpse into Philip's art and a fascinating insight into how the work evolves from an idea into a fully realised work of art - be it steam trains, modern traction or railway stations and buildings.
Considered for many years to be the UK's foremost railway artist Philip D. Hawkins was born and brought up in the West Midlands where, after leaving Lordswood Boys' Technical School, he attended Birmingham College of Art and Design graduating as a Technical Illustrator. As such he worked in the railway industry at Metro-Cammell Ltd at their Washwood Heath, Birmingham headquarters. This was a time when the company were still involved in locomotive and rolling stock design and construction. During this period
The majority of the artists' work is commissioned by commercial concerns and private individuals. See a favourite scene realised as a magnificient work of art. Read more...