Original Typewriter Artwork Competition Winner Announced!

Original Tokyo Artwork Winner Announced!

Thank you to everyone who took part in my original Tokyo Tower artwork competition. If you managed to crack the coordinates in the piece, you will have uncovered the location of my next print release…cue drumroll…it’s Shibuya Crossing! This is the subject of my new artwork titled Evening in Tokyo.

I am so excited to share this piece with you and kick off 2026 with my first limited edition print of the year. Using a random name generator selected from my newsletter subscriber list, the winner of the original, 1 of 1, Tokyo Tower typewriter artwork has been chosen.

The winner is Robyn Heaney. Congratulations! I will be contacting you shortly to arrange delivery! Thank you for taking part in this competition and for the continued support!

Big Reveal | Evening in Tokyo, Japan

Those who solved the coordinates from my original artwork competition uncovered the next print destination…Shibuya Crossing… and here it is! My latest typed scene depicts a neon-lit evening at Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya Crossing, widely regarded as the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world. This artwork marks my first piece set in Japan, and it is one of the most ambitious projects I have created to date.

Typed on my trusted 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, Evening in Tokyo took four weeks to complete and represents my most technically demanding artwork so far. I went further than ever before to populate the scene with hundreds of pedestrians, each contributing to the sense of movement, energy, and organised chaos that defines Shibuya Crossing.

Watch the Full Video Reveal Below

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 it in the comments. I genuinely enjoy reading how people connect with these locations and moments in their own way. Your engagement also really helps people discover my work, and as an independent artist, I am extremely grateful for your continued support.

As a child, I was captivated by Where’s Waldo, and this piece draws inspiration from those dense, character-filled worlds similar to those illustrations. With Evening in Tokyo, I wanted to embrace the scale and intensity of the busy pedestrian crossing by focusing on quirky and fun individuals within the crowd and the small, often unnoticed moments that unfold among thousands of people moving through the city at once.

Take a Closer Look 🔍

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

As with all my works, this piece is packed with at least a hundred hidden typed messages for you to discover. Some reference the crossing itself, some nod to Japan’s popular culture, and others quietly document the process behind creating the artwork. For example, did you know that on average, 2,500 people cross during each traffic light cycle and that Shibuya Crossing is famous for featuring in the 2003 movie Lost in Translation. 

Within the crowd, countless miniature stories unfold. For example, you may spot a couple alerting a man and woman to a dangerous hole in the road ahead, a tourist limbo-ing beneath his own selfie stick, or a gentleman proudly carrying an enormous cake. Scattered throughout the scene are pedestrians walking their pets, including Shiba Inu dogs, a breed closely associated with Japan.

The up-close image below reveals just a small selection of the hidden typed messages and details embedded throughout the scene. This is also my most colourful work to date. I have used every vintage colour ink typewriter ribbon in my collection to bring the glowing signage, reflections, and constant motion of Shibuya Crossing to life.

To ensure accuracy, I collaborated with a Japanese-speaking friend to help me type correct Japanese text into the illuminated signage, avoiding any grammatical mistakes.

When Will This Be Available as a Print?

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

As a subscriber, you are getting early access to this brand new limited edition print from today. An early access link has been included in this newsletter below. This print edition 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 – Small, 170 editions, measuring 8.3 × 11.7 in

A3 – Medium, 160 editions, measuring 11.7 × 16.5 in

A2 – Original Artwork Scale, 110 editions, measuring 16.5 × 23.4 in

A1 – Large - 40 editions, measuring 23.4 × 33.1 in

A0 – Extra Large, 20 editions, measuring 46.8 × 33.1 in

Floating Frame A1 (limited to just 5 editions) measuring 23.4 × 33.1 in

All dimensions are listed in inches.

The original artwork was created at A2 size (23.4 × 16.5)

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 Tokyo 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,

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