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James Cook (b. 1996), Notre Dame Typewriter Art, 2019. 1953 Oliver Courier Typewriter. Credit: ©jamescookartwork.
How does Cook use pattern in his typewriter drawing?
James Cook, a 23-year-old architecture student, creates detailed artworks with an unusual medium—a typewriter! Buildings are Cook’s favorite subject. In the example at left, Cook depicts the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. First, he carefully plans the proportions. Then he makes highlights and shadows by typing overlapping letters, numbers, and symbols to capture the building’s iconic shape. Learn more about the famed cathedral that inspired Cook’s typewriter drawing. Head to Art on Demand on Scholastic Art Digital and check out the Notre Dame entry packed with history!
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