Introduction
In the past seven years, James has produced more than 200 typewritten drawings. To produce his stunning artwork James has nearly 50 typewriters which have mostly been generously donated by fans of his work. Using the typewriters, he has produced artwork for celebrities, television presenters, musicians and corporations.
The scale of James Cook’s work ranges from the size of a postcard and the antithesis of this being rolls-upon-rolls of paper. Larger drawings are constructed in section and hot-pressed together thereby allowing for creations larger than the limitations of a typewriter’s traditional paper-feed. Concealed in most drawings are hidden type-written messages or words inspired by the backstory of a particular project that the artist is working on.
“Each drawing is assembled from a variety of characters, letters and punctuation marks using the forty-four keys of a typical typewriter. Information is overlaid and the keys are tapped at variable pressures to achieve tonal shading.”
~ James Cook.
Famous Faces
James’ work has attracted the attention of many A-list celebrities, public figures and news reports. Recently, the artist sent a portrait to movie star Tom Hanks, a fellow typewriter enthusiast, but admitted he “forgot about it” until he received an unexpected letter in the post.
The artist was recently asked to create a drawing of the late H.M Queen Elizabeth II for a former royal household member in exchange for a typewriter that was used in Buckingham Palace by the Royal Clerk.
James has also typed for American singer, Kelly Clarkson, cast members from the hit Sci-Fi television series Doctor Who and also for news presenters such as Ben Shephard, Kate Garraway, Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield for the artists television appearances.
Typewriter artist James Cook ‘blown away’ by Tom Hanks response | BBC News | 1 MAY 2022
East Londoner who created Queen’s portrait on Buckingham Palace typewriter | 1 MAY 2022
James Cook Interviewed by Kelly Clarkson created portrait of Country singer Blake Shelton | NBC TV
James Cook is interviewed by Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway on ITV’s Good Morning Britain
James Cook Interviewed by Sky News | February 2020
James interviewed on The Morning Show, Australia
London Studio
James creates his typewritten drawings from his studio at London’s Trinity Buoy Wharf. This space offers incredible views of the O2 and Greenwich Peninsula. In his studio are many drawings and typewriters from the collection.
James works from his London-based studio at Trinity Buoy Wharf, East London | Credit: Freddie Pearson
This 25-year-old artist creates incredible drawings on a typewriter | Euronews | 11/07/2022
James Cook’s London Studio
James Cook’s London Studio
The Artist in Print
James’ work has been published in magazines, journals, books and newspapers on a global scale. Below are a few examples of his recognition.
Daily Mail | 16/01/2020
Essex Life | My Life | August 2022
Korean Kids Dong-A Math’ magazine | October 15th 2022
James Cook Artwork 