Folk Art & Painter: Phyllis Hawkes Studio

Last year, Phyllis Hawkes of Phyllis Hawkes Studio attended Good Sam for the first time. She paints 1:12 scale fine art and folk art reproductions as well as antique, contemporary and custom signs. She also paints furniture and, most recently, added small acrylic paintings into her line. In March 2013, Phyllis achieved the status of IGMA Fellow. She accepts commissions.  phyllis.hawkes@comcast.net, http://www.phyllishawkesstudio.com/

Princess Louise Marie, French Rococo Portrait by Jean-Marc Nattier.

Portrait of Augusta Maria Foster, American Folk Painting by Ammi Phillips.

The Victorian Chair, American Impressionist Painting by Childe Hassam.

Floral Bouquet, Dutch Master Floral by Rachel Ruysch.

King Henry VIII Inn Sign, similar to a tavern sign in Hever, Kent, England.

"Billiards" and "Black Cat" small signs, from a catalog.

Thanksgiving holiday sign, original.

"Kitten with Yarn" small acrylic painting, after Henriette Roner Knip painting.

Table display at the 2012 Good Sam Show.

To see more of Phyllis Hawkes work, go here.

Miniature Fine Art & Signs: Phyllis Hawkes

IGMA Fellow Phyllis Hawkes has attended Good Sam since 2012. Working in 1:12 scale, she specializes in fine art, signs, and decorated furniture. Her fine art reproductions range from Old Masters to American Folk Painting, antique signs, contemporary signs, wall plaques, decorated furniture, and more. Custom projects and commissions are welcome. Email: phyllis.hawkes@comcast.net. Web: http://www.phyllishawkesstudio.com/

The Great Race: The Cutty Sark & The Thermopolae by Charles Vickery (early 20th century). Traditional oil painting. 4" x 3-1/16".

Miss Jayne Bowles by Joshua Reynolds (1775). Traditional oil painting. 3-3/16" x 2-5/8".

Retrieving by Edward Henry Potthast (1890). Traditional oil painting. 2-5/8" x 3-3/16".

Jane Ann Campbell by Ammi Phillips (1820). Traditional oil painting. 2-1/2" x 3-1/4".

Mrs. Keyser by unknown American Folk painter (1884). Traditional oil painting. 1-7/8" x 2-1/4".

Sign of the Thomson Inn by unknown New England sign painter (1799). Acrylic, 3-1/8" x 5".

Shoe-Maker Sign after a parade banner. By William Capon, Jr. (1841). Acrylic, 2-1/2" x 1-7/8". 

Birds & Butterflies Set after modern wall hangings (21st century). Acrylic, approximately 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" each.  

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Dealer Phyllis Hawkes - Folk Art & Painter

Working mainly in 1:12 scale, IGMA Fellow Phyllis Hawkes paints fine art and folk art reproductions and commissions. She paints antique, contemporary and custom signs, and decorated folk art furniture. Phyllis also makes 1/2" and 1/4"acrylic paintings and signs, as well as paints small scale folk art furniture. 

Email: phyllis.hawkes@comcast.net. Web: http://www.phyllishawkesstudio.com

"Thanksgiving Spirit." Original Thanksgiving cornucopia. Acrylic, 2-1/16 square.

"Peace - Joy - Love." Partridge in a Pear Tree. Pennsylvania Dutch style. Acrylic, 1-3/4" square.

"Believe. Be Merry." Folk Art Santa. Acrylic, 1-1/2" x 2-3/16".

"Holiday Cheer." Williamsburg Style. Oil & acrylic, 1-5/16 x 2-1/16.

"Dashing through the Snow." After the work of Richard DeWolfe. Oil, 2-5/8" x 1-5/8". 

"Believe!" After the Thomas Nast Santa, colorized. Oil & acrylic, 1-7/8" x 2-1/2".

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At the Show - Folk Art and Paintings

IGMA Artisan Phyllis Hawkes paints 1:12 scale fine art and folk art reproductions and commissions, as well as antique, contemporary, and custom signs. She also makes decorated furniture and smaller scale pieces. You can see most of Phyllis's work on her website. phyllis.hawkes@comcast.net, www.phyllishawkesstudio.com

Little Girl Holding a Bird, 1883. Etienne Adolph Piot, French genre painter.

Garden Study of the Vickers Children, 1884. John Singer Sargent, American master.

Baby in a Red Chair, 1825. Unknown American Folk Painter.

Woman with Pink Ribbons, 1830. Ammi Phillips, American Folk Painter.

Reproduction of the sign for Phelps Inn, ca 1826 (side 1) located in North Colebrook, CT.

Reproduction of sign for Carter's Inn, ca 1823 (side 1) located in Clinton, CT.

Corticelli Cat (custom sign)

Farm Fresh Eggs (contemporary sign)

From the Chairman: 2012 Show Coverage - Dolls House World, U.K.

The 2012 Good Sam Show received six pages of fabulous show coverage in the March 2013 issue of Dollshouse World in the U.K. From the article, here are a few photos of exquisite 1:12 scale miniatures offered at the 2012 Show. All of these talented artisans are returning to this year's October show. We give special thanks to Richard Jennings, Editor, for including Good Sam in his beautiful magazine. For Dollshouse World subscription information, email: support@ashdown.co.uk.

Ladies trunk by Valerie Anne Casson, France. valcasson@gmail.com, www.valeriecasson.com

Bountiful fall harvest country table and autumn cart by Laura Crain, Dollhouse Land. lauracrain2@aol.com

Delightful collection of children's toys from Carla Gaustad. She carries a unique selection of one-of-a-kind miniatures from talented artisans in the U.S. and abroad. jgaustad1@cox.net

Three hand-painted signs from Phyllis Hawkes Studio. phyllis.hawkes@comcast.net, www.phyllis hawdesstudio.com

Victorian housekeeper and the lady of the house with a nightcap of tea before retiring by Silvia Leiner, Cinderella of Germany. SBLeiner@aol.com, www.cinderellaminiaturen.com

Flowers in teapot by Pat Stebbins, The Minikin Florist, San Diego, CA. Pat's seasonal and holiday centerpieces and festive florals are always a big hit at the show. Pat Stebbins, Tel: 858-279-8026 (no email).

Art Deco piano by Peter Tucker, Roomboxes Etc, Canada. peter@roomboxes.com,

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Beautifully detailed bookcase wall unit with Old World richness and elegance by Cabinetmaker Geoff Wonnacott, U.K. gffwon@aol.com, www.geoffrey.wonnacott.org.  

Porcelain plates: Miyuki Nagashima, Miyuki Miniature Porcelain, Japan. mail@miyuki-miniature-porcelain.com. Hand-bound miniature leather books:  Tine Krijnen, Miniatuuren Boekbinden, Netherlands. info@miniatuurboekbinden.nl, www.miniatuurboekbinden.nl