It’s time to take a stand against gimmicky, lazy typography and celebrate type for what it it. Art.


At A Type of Art, we design high quality, typo graphic prints with custom, hand-drawn fonts for people who want to ignite a conversation about a moment in their life through art.from milestone years to special places or simply the poetry in a word, our prints are fully customisable to depict your story.


A Type of Art was founded by me, James Cross, an engineer by trade finally sharing ny lifelong passion for art and design.

Becoming A Type of Art

Robert Indiana @ YSP

I’ve never been one to brag, but we consider ourselves very lucky to have Yorkshire Sculpture Park within striking distance. Over the years, we’ve seen several of our favourite artists...

Robert Indiana @ YSP

I’ve never been one to brag, but we consider ourselves very lucky to have Yorkshire Sculpture Park within striking distance. Over the years, we’ve seen several of our favourite artists...

Soundwave was my muse

Today was not the day, neither was yesterday. Actually I decided I wanted to be an artist around 35 yrs ago ( ever the procrastinator), My muses back then were...

Soundwave was my muse

Today was not the day, neither was yesterday. Actually I decided I wanted to be an artist around 35 yrs ago ( ever the procrastinator), My muses back then were...

Why print on bamboo?

Outstanding expression and soul finishing in a velvet like texture.  

Why print on bamboo?

Outstanding expression and soul finishing in a velvet like texture.