Julia Hawkins
Drawing and Painting, Portraiture
Julia Hawkins is a contemporary figurative artist based in Surrey.
Elected a Member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 2020 and the New English Art Club in 2022, she is a regular exhibitor at the Mall Galleries in London. Her work was also selected for the prestigious Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize and Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize exhibitions.
Julia is also a member of Chelsea Art Society and the Dorking Group of Artists.
In 2019 Julia taught a five-week public course at the Royal Academy and in 2020 at the St Ives School of Painting. More recently she has been invited to teach at The Art Academy London and for The New English Art Club at Heatherley School of Fine Art.
“If you have a chance to study with Julia then grab it! Her classes are always informative, inspiring and productive. My painting and drawing skills have improved hugely since I began her classes. She is able to convey ideas and concepts in a way that is accessible to her students. Along with receiving great technical instruction, you will also benefit from Julia’s extensive knowledge of art history, paints, brushes, canvases, exhibitions, galleries etc ... Her talent, expertise and passion for art has inspired me to grow and develop as an artist- not only on canvas but as a person as well.”
— Louise Prechezer
“Julia is a fabulous teacher of drawing and painting.
I have only studied with her for one term, however, Julia has been a great inspiration to me as she expresses her commitment to both practices, and to each individual student by sharing her depth of art history knowledge and practices, with clear and detailed attention to each of us with a rigorous approach. Julia also encourages us to bring and develop our personal flare to our mark making. I have learnt a great deal, which has already informed my own work, and I look forward to studying with her next term.”
— Sarah Bristow