Nigel Cooke | Cityscape Artist | The Circle Gallery
Nigel Cooke is a contemporary artist renowned for his distinctive, textured cityscape artworks, which have gained international recognition. Born in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, Nigel’s journey to becoming a full-time artist has been anything but conventional — spanning time in the Merchant Navy, work as a resident caricaturist and entertainer, and a role as a character designer for an international animation studio. This richly varied creative path continues to shape his approach to contemporary cityscape art.
Extensive travel across the globe became a catalyst for Nigel Cooke’s artwork, inspiring him to translate the energy, architecture, and atmosphere of the cities he encountered into vivid, expressive paintings. His signature “drippy” style — refined over many years — combines illustrative precision with dynamic brushwork and layered textures, resulting in cityscapes that feel alive with movement, rhythm, and character.
From rain-soaked London streets to the glowing city lights of New York at night, Nigel Cooke’s contemporary cityscape paintings capture more than just place — they capture mood and emotion. Today, his artworks are collected internationally, with strong followings in the UK, the USA, and the Far East. Available to collect through Circle Gallery, Nigel Cooke’s work appeals to collectors drawn to atmospheric, story-rich contemporary art.
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