My Typewriter Artwork for Peaky Blinders + Final Chance to Win an Original Artwork

Peaky Blinders: A Portrait of Tommy Shelby

I had the great privilege of recently working with Netflix on the latest instalment of the Peaky Blinders franchise. I was tasked with creating a typewriter portrait of Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is a project I have genuinely loved working on. It took just over three weeks to complete this portrait, building Tommy’s likeness entirely through typed characters. I must admit that this was a tricky project to type and it took a couple of attempts to capture his likeness. As many of you might know, Tommy Shelby is often seen documenting his thoughts on a typewriter throughout the series. Because of this connection, and as a fan of the series, it felt like a brilliant opportunity to work on this project.

Concealed within the artwork are a few hidden typed messages. If you have watched the video, see if you can spot them.

There was a deeper reason this project resonated with me. In the film, Tommy uses historically accurate machines, including a 1930 Royal 10 Standard and a 1932 Corona Flat Top. These typewriters are more than just props. They represent his shift from violence towards reflection and legacy, capturing his story rather than continuing to fight it.

For this piece, I chose to work on my 1930s Smith Premier. I wanted both the process and the tool to feel authentic to the world of Peaky Blinders, and this machine, one of my favourites, felt perfectly in keeping with the era.

If you have not yet seen the full video I created for the project, you can watch it at the link above.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is now streaming on Netflix.

Reminder: Win My Original London Bus Artwork

This is a quick reminder to enter my competition to win my original, 1 of 1, Routemaster Bus typewriter artwork pictured above.

On Wednesday, 15th April at 2:00pm UK time, when the competition winner is announced, I will also be releasing my first on-location print of 2026. The coordinates hidden inside the London bus competition artwork lead directly to the location of this new piece. It has been my most technically challenging artwork to date, and I cannot wait to share it with you!

A quick clarification on how to enter:

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I have shared a second video on Instagram today as a reminder about the competition. If you have already commented on last week’s video with your answer to where the coordinates lead, there is no need to comment again on the new post.

Introduced in 1954, the Routemaster became a defining symbol of London’s transport system and design identity. Nearly 2,900 were built, and over 1,200 still survive today, cementing its place as one of Britain’s top design icons.

For this artwork, I have chosen to depict the 159 bus route, a line that runs between Streatham Station and Marble Arch. This artwork is particularly personal to me. When I was studying architecture at university back in 2015, I took this bus route. It was part of my daily routine, both daytime, and in the very early hours of the morning, coming back from a student party. It carried me across the city and shaped my experience of London during that time.

How to Enter

1. You’re already signed up to my newsletter… great start! ✅

2. Watch the video of this piece on Instagram - [click here to watch] 🎥

3. Leave a like and comment on my video with your best guess of the location 📍

The winner will be announced in my newsletter next week on Wednesday 15th April at 2:00pm UK time.

At the exact moment the winner is announced, my first print drop of 2026 will also go live. The location revealed in the coordinates is the subject of that release.

A Sneaky Peek: First On-Location Art of 2026

Above is a first glimpse of my upcoming print drop next Wednesday

My first on-location print release of 2026 will be a special one.

I cannot wait to share the piece in its entirety with you next week!

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