Win My Original New York Typewriter Artwork

Win My Original New York Typewriter Artwork

An exclusive opportunity to win this original, 1 of 1, typewriter artwork.

As I write this newsletter, I am about to travel to New York with one of my typewriters. I have been granted the incredible opportunity to create a drawing from the very top of one of New York’s most iconic landmarks.

But before my trip to New York begins, I have something special to share…

I’m giving you the chance to win this miniature original typewriter artwork. I’ve called this piece Crossing Paths, Manhattan, and it depicts a typical New York street scene inspired by my long-standing fascination with street photography.

For your chance to win this piece, all you need to do is take a closer look, and that’s because this drawing is actually hiding something much bigger…

Hidden throughout this piece are typed clues that hint at the iconic New York landmark I will soon be visiting, where I will create a typewriter artwork of the view from its observation deck.

Pay close attention to the street signs and hidden typed messages. As always, concealed within the artwork is a hidden set of coordinates. These numbers point to the exact location of the iconic New York landmark I will soon be visiting.

How to Enter

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

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

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

The winner will be announced in my newsletter on Wednesday, 27th May at 2:00pm UK time.

At the exact moment the winner is announced in my newsletter, my first on-location New York print release will also go live, revealing the landmark hidden within the coordinates.

About the Artwork

My original giveaway artwork, Crossing Paths, Manhattan, explores the fleeting interactions and overlapping stories of New York street life. Within the crowd, countless narratives unfold.

For example, you might spot a mother pushing a pram while nearby street vendors sell newspapers and hot dogs. A couple embrace one beside the subway entrance, seemingly unaware of the world moving around them. Meanwhile, a taxi driver becomes distracted by something, failing to notice the businessman with a briefcase in hand hurrying across the pedestrian crossing, desperately trying to catch the cab’s attention.

Everyday details such as yellow taxis, hot dog stands, street signs, and letterboxes quietly become part of the visual fabric of New York City and are highlighted in colour typewriter ink.

Hidden throughout are tiny typed messages. You might spot phrases such as “No Eye Contact Rule”, a humorous nod to the unspoken understanding that in Manhattan, millions of people cross paths every day whilst simultaneously pretending nobody else exists. Elsewhere, messages such as “People Watching in Manhattan” reference my fascination with the endless variety of characters found within New York street life, something that has always drawn me towards the work of Joel Meyerowitz and heavily inspired the overlapping stories within this artwork.

Joel Meyerowitz has a remarkable ability to photograph crowded street scenes in a way where multiple unrelated moments unfold simultaneously within a single frame. His New York photographs capture the organised chaos of city life brilliantly, particularly works such as New York, 46th St.1976, where countless individual stories, gestures, and fleeting interactions all collide at once.

His work also completely transformed the way people viewed colour photography. Before his work, critics did not consider colour photography a serious artistic medium. Meyerowitz recognised that colour could add an entirely new layer of storytelling to his work.

Inspired by his work, when I first began typing in 2014, everything I produced was entirely typed with black ink ribbons. Over time, I have introduced colour ink typewriter ribbons into my work, allowing me to draw attention to particular elements and elevate details that may otherwise go unnoticed.

Within my giveaway artwork, Crossing Paths, Manhattan, I have used coloured ink ribbons to highlight some of the everyday details pedestrians often pass without a second glance. The yellow New York taxi, the glowing hot dog stand, and the scattered letterboxes all become visual anchors amongst the organised chaos.

My Trip to New York

Ever since I first began creating typewriter art back in 2014, one of my greatest ambitions has been to create work high above the New York skyline. It feels like the cherry on top of the theoretical cake of ideas and ambitions I hoped one day might become possible.

So here is how it happened…

Back in January, I decided to send an email to one of New York’s most iconic landmarks. Honestly, I assumed they would either say no, or simply never reply at all.

Up until now, nearly all of my major projects have happened because people reached out to me first. I have always felt more comfortable that way, because it means they already understand and connect with my typewriter art. But after speaking to a friend, they said something very simple: “Just send the email. Otherwise you will never know.”

And they were right.

A few days later, they replied and said yes!

Ever since then, we have been waiting for the right weather conditions to happen in New York. Because the artwork is being created outdoors, sunshine is absolutely essential. What makes this artwork particularly exciting for me is that it is a panoramic composition, something very different from my usual portrait-oriented works. For the first time, I will be able to capture the full scale and sweep of the New York skyline within a single piece.

Now I am just hoping for three things: that my typewriter survives the flight in one piece, that it still works when I get there… and most importantly, that it does not rain.

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 cannot wait to reveal my New York piece when I return!

Until next time,

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