Philip was among the last students to complete the Lettering diploma course at City & Guilds of London Art School graduating in 1996. After short spells assisting Ralph Beyer and Richard Kindersley he set up his own studio in London and has taught at the Art School for the past 20 years.
Works include letter carving in stone and wood, painted and sign written lettering and architectural gilding. Commissions include Tate Britain, Royal Academy of Arts, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Palace, numerous churches, cathedrals and Livery Companies and painting the name on HMS Victory.
