London Typewriter Art Prints Are Now Live

Winner announcement and new artwork reveal!

Evening in London Prints Now Live

My Evening in London prints are finally here! I am very proud to present my latest typed scene depicting a brightly-lit evening at Piccadilly Circus, one of London’s most iconic and vibrant locations. This artwork marks my first on-location typewriter piece of 2026.

For the very first time, I have used my newly restored travelling typewriter, a 1960s Olympia SM3. Housed within its original travel case, complete with attachable legs that transform it into a working table, this machine has allowed me to overcome one of the biggest challenges in my practice: transporting my heavy typewriters to create work on location.

London Bus Competition Winner

Just in case you missed yesterday’s newsletter announcement, I am delighted to share that the winner is Mark Nesfeder. Congratulations! I have been in touch to arrange delivery of the original artwork.

Thank you to everyone who took part and for your continued support. I truly appreciate every entry. If you missed out this time, please do not worry. More competitions for original artworks will be coming very soon!

Evening in London took four weeks to complete and represents an important step forward in how I create work when I’m out and about. I have embraced a “search and discover” approach, inviting you to explore the artwork closely. You will find me hidden within the scene, positioned beside the iconic Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, wearing my signature red jumper and typing away exactly where I sat while creating the piece. The majority of my time was spent typing back at my studio due to the bad weather currently in the UK. As with my previous works, the scene is jam-packed with hundreds of individuals, each contributing to the organised chaos.

Watch the Full Video Reveal Below

Getting Kicked Off Piccadilly Circus at 6am

Being part of my newsletter means you get to see what really goes on behind the scenes, and filming at Piccadilly Circus was nothing short of chaos from start to finish. The video for this piece is now live on Instagram (link here)… please take a look. If you spot a hidden message or detail that resonates with you, please leave a like and share your thoughts in the comments.

I began Evening in London in February and completed it just two weeks ago, but the real challenge extended far beyond the typing itself. Piccadilly Circus is one of the busiest locations in London, so I knew that capturing on-location footage here would not be straightforward.

A friend of mine, Geo, who helps with my limited edition printing, joined me one very chilly, early Tuesday morning. I had set my alarm for 4:00am and drove into London in complete darkness. The streets were eerily quiet, with all the streetlights switched off, which made for a spooky, surreal experience.

However, when we arrived at Piccadilly Circus at 6:00am, we were met with something completely unexpected. A total disaster. The entire area around the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, exactly where I had planned to set up my typewriter, had been taken over by a film crew promoting HBO’s streaming launch of Friends. There was a full installation in place, complete with the iconic sofa, a giant HBO sign, large speakers blasting the theme tune at full volume, and several security guards stationed around the site.

We politely and hesitantly asked security if I could work on the opposite side of the memorial, but were told the entire area had been booked for the day. Typical. We had chosen what felt like the quietest possible moment, a cold, random Tuesday morning at 6:00am, and somehow picked the exact day this was happening.

Not wanting to waste the opportunity, we decided to quietly set up out of view behind the statue, making sure we were not in anyone’s way. After a few minutes, security approached. Initially, they were not too pleased, but as soon as they realised what I was doing, their reaction completely changed, and their faces lit up. “Wait… are you the typewriter artist?” one of them asked, which quickly turned into a conversation about my artwork.

Miraculously, we managed to negotiate a very short window to film. We were told we had two minutes. We definitely pushed our luck and stayed a little longer than that. When they returned, they laughed and said, “That was a long two minutes, you need to move now.” Thankfully, by that point, we had captured everything we needed.

After that, I relocated across the road to an unoccupied section and spent the rest of the session typing there.

One of the most memorable parts of the day was simply sitting still long enough to notice the vast number of buses passing through Piccadilly Circus. It is incredible. There are literally thousands of buses over the course of a day. It was amusing to see passengers on the top deck doing double takes as they spotted me sitting there with a typewriter and folding chair. If you look closely, you might even spot a few of those reactions in the video I have just shared.

Take a Closer Look 🔍

The up-close shot below reveals some of my hidden typed messages and details.

Within the crowd, countless miniature stories unfold. For example, you may notice a cyclist, completely unaware, about to plough straight into a gentleman tying his shoelaces on the pavement. Nearby, a phone thief makes a quick escape through the crowd, closely followed by a police officer beginning the chase, a subtle nod to the realities of modern city life here in London. Elsewhere, a man calmly feeds a flock of pigeons.

When Will This Be Available as a Print?

🎟️ Early Access (via newsletter): Yesterday
🛒 Print Drop Ends: Thursday, May 7th at 12:00 midday GMT

As a subscriber, you received early access to this brand new limited edition print yesterday and the artwork is now live on my website. This piece is limited to just 500 prints and is available in five sizes. Each print is signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Listed below are the size options:

A4 (11.7" × 8.3") edition of 170

A3 (16.5" × 11.7") edition of 160

A2 (23.4" × 16.5") edition of 110

A1 (33.1" × 23.4") edition of 40

A0 (46.8" × 33.1") edition of 20

All dimensions are listed in inches.

The original artwork is closest to the A2 size (23.4" × 16.5”). If you are looking to purchase a print that is approx. the same size, then I would recommend this size.

Exempt from Tariffs:

An important notice. My prints are exempt from all US tariffs that have recently come into effect. This means the price you see at checkout is the final price, no additional tariffs or surprise fees.

That’s it for now. I am so excited to have finally shared my Evening in London piece with you. Personally, it is my favourite piece I have typed so far this year. It has been on my bucket list for some time.


Until next time,

James Cook | Typewriter Artist