Commissioning an original work of art by
Philip D. Hawkins FGRA.
The vast majority of the artists' work is commissioned by commercial concerns and private individuals. Ideas come in all shapes and sizes from vague ideas to the most involved specifications. Private commissions tend to be of a nostalgic nature, recreating a fond railway memory of a particular locomotive, train, location, occasion or a combination of all of these. Philip Hawkins will advise and offer any help required regarding reference to help recreate your fondest railway memories. Often a drawing will be prepared which helps convince both artist and client that the initial germ of an idea can be successfully developed into a dynamic work of art.
Please don't expect your painting to be completed within the next few weeks! Philip has an extremely full schedule resulting in work commissioned now to be completed within the next eighteen to twenty four months. As you would expect, an original painting by this artist is not inexpensive and commissioning work is not something to be taken lightly.
'Evening Standard'
"These two drawings were useful in discussing viewpoints, angles and compositons, allowing a more meaningful exchange of views to ensure that both the client and I understand exactly what we have in mind."
Philip D. Hawkins
'Coaldust and Steam'
"Normally initial marks on the canvas will revolve around what I consider to be the focal point of the main subject, in this case the cylinders and nearest corner of 5098. From there the loco is developed in fairly logical sequence with other elements introduced as work progresses. Obviously the basic drawing has been worked out beforehand. Sometimes I will cover the canvas with a 'mid-tone' wash before commencing (to kill the stark white of the primed canvas) but in this case the white remains through these early stages. In step 3 you will notice the main vanishing point marked to the right of the canvas. The position and attitude of the figures are vital to the 'flow' of the composition, so often an afterthought in railway paintings."
Philip D. Hawkins
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