Early Access: San Francisco Typewriter Art Now Live!

San Francisco Alamo Square Now Live

Where and When can I Purchase this Print?

I’m thrilled to announce that my latest typewriter art piece, San Francisco Alamo Square, is now live and available to purchase. This is my first ever piece that I have created of San Francisco and I can confidently say that it won’t be the last. This limited edition of just 100 prints is available for one week only from 12:00 midday today until Thursday, 17th October 12:00 midday (GMT).

🖼️ Get your hands on it here

For those of you who love own something truly unique, I’m also excited to present the original artwork from this print drop, which you can find right here.

Celebrating 10 Years | The Story of How I Became an Artist

Let’s take a trip back to where it all began—March 2014. It’s hard to believe now, but it’s been a decade since I bravely decided to pick up a typewriter and create my very first piece of artwork when I was just 17 years old. Since then, a few people have asked me how this journey began? So…let’s dive into the story behind it all and the origins of my journey as a typewriter artist.

I grew up in Braintree, a small, fairly-rural town in north Essex, and went to Notley High School. You might know it as the place where singer Olly Murs went to school (he made it to The X Factor semi-finals, and Simon Cowell even paid us a visit!). But my defining moment didn’t involve a microphone, it happened in an art class when my Sixth Form art teacher gave the class an assignment: Research how technology has shaped art.

At first, I was set on exploring English artist David Hockney who briefly used fax machines to create art in the late 80’s (anyone old enough to remember fax machines?) But after a few failed attempts to find a fax machine in my nearest jumble store, my art project led me to artist Paul Smith (not the acclaimed-fashion designer), but a different Paul Smith; one that was born with cerebral palsy. Despite his disability, he used a typewriter to create incredibly-intricate jaw-dropping drawings. As a 17 year old, discovering his work left me completely mesmerized and so I knew I had to try my hand at this forgotten art form.

Here’s where it gets interesting. My first typewriter, a lime green 1956 Oliver Courier fell into my lap by pure luck. I was at a jumble sale in my local high street in Braintree, asking for the shopkeeper to keep an eye out for a typewriter in one came in. Out of nowhere, an elderly couple in their 80s overheard me and said they had one gathering dust at home. I paid the puny sum of £15 for the Oliver. Little did I know back then that it would turn out to be one of the best investments I could ever make. Sure, it wasn’t worth much, but this machine gave me everything I needed to learn to create typewriter art. After 50 drawings, 10 years later, the Oliver is now showing its battle scars. It’s now held together with cable ties and bits of old pencil. I have not used the Oliver since 2019 and so it now sits on display. However, one day, it could come out of retirement if I can find a spare machine to use for parts to fix it.

Armed with that bright green Oliver Courier, I sat down to create my first-ever typewriter artwork, the Woolworth Building; an iconic neo-gothic skyscraper in Lower Manhattan. At the time, I had my heart set on becoming an architect. I was building a portfolio to get into university, and with a particular interest in historic buildings, what better subject than this historic masterpiece? The result was a bit rough around the edges compared to what I can do now, but it was a start and it gave me the confidence to make two more piece for this project; Hammersmith Bridge and Wellington Arch.

Here’s the twist: art wasn’t my main goal. Ever since I was a child, my dream was to become an architect. I have always loved drawing building. After high school, I moved to London to study architecture at UCL. It was five years of intense studying and long hours. In the middle of all that pressure, typewriter art became my creative outlet and a way to escape the pressures of work.

To keep my head above water in London’s brutal rental market, I started taking commissions for typewritten portraits. It was flexible and kept me afloat during my student years. What started as a hobby became my lifeline, but it wasn’t until much later that it evolved into something bigger.

Now, I know what you’re thinking, how did this hobby turn into a full-time gig? What was the moment that changed everything for me? Well, I’ll spill all the details in my next newsletter.

Stay tuned!

Thank you for being a part of this incredible 10-year journey. From those first wobbly keystrokes to the art I create today. Here’s to the next chapter!

More Details About Alamo Square Time Limited Print

San Francisco is known for its iconic "Painted Ladies," a stunning row of pastel-coloured Victorian homes set against the backdrop of the city’s skyline. These historic houses on Steiner Street, often called "Postcard Row," have captured imaginations worldwide.

This artwork contains over 200,000 keystrokes, created on my 1930s Smith Premier typewriter with help from my 1960s Olympia SG3. For eagle-eyed viewers, you might catch the typewriter switch in my latest Instagram video.

Hidden within this piece are 50 secret typed messages related to San Francisco and Steiner Street. Clues about Alamo Square’s rich history and its film and TV appearances are scattered across the artwork. Can you find them all?

I just want to thank each and every one of you who has grabbed prints from my recent drops. Your support means the world! Have a fantastic week, and happy hunting for those hidden typed messages!

That’s all for now, chat soon!

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