James Drake

George Orwell b. 25th June 1903 Writer “Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.”

Dame Judi Dench’s journey from stage star to national treasure continues to inspire generations. Watch below: youtube.com/shorts/cgklBQJ… Featuring the subject of one of my favourite images of and for great people which I painted.

The list of former residents of the rue de Seine in Paris reads like a roll-call of French genius, as this short video testifies. My book: Rue de Seine, Half-Past Ten, is available from. Amazon from 28 May: amzn.eu/d/0bJt1Y9T

Delighted to announce publication of my book Rue de Seine, Half Past Ten, about the history & iconic inhabitants of this Paris street - here with prepublication copy. Order from 28 May here: amzn.eu/d/044ynyPe

The Louvre Pyramid was once criticised for looking too modern beside the historic Louvre. Today, architect I. M. Pei’s vision stands as one of the world’s most iconic blends of old and new architecture. On JamesDrake TV.

Elvis Presley became one of the defining figures of 20th-century music and popular culture, leaving an influence that still resonates generations later.

Humphrey Bogart helped shape the golden age of Hollywood, becoming one of cinema’s most iconic and unforgettable stars. On JamesDrake TV.

“Power Off” is a poignant illustration of two parallel worlds unfolding side by side. In one, a mother and daughter struggle to survive amid war and destruction. In the other, a mother and daughter live peacefully, unaware of the chaos beyond their walls.

Michelangelo’s obsession with the human body shaped some of history’s greatest art. Every muscle and movement mattered. On JamesDrake TV.

Winston Churchill remains one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, remembered for his leadership during WWII. Inspired by Letters for the Ages: Winston Churchill, edited by James Drake. ↓ goodreads.com/book/show/8652…

I’ve always avoided meat containing nitrite preservative, because it can react with amines in the stomach to form potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines. Why has it taken so long to produce nitrite-free processed ham? Image @thetimes

We are proud that our short film The Daughter Who Saved de Gaulle has been nominated for an award at the upcoming Al Film Awards in Cannes 2026. Here it is - only on JamesDrake TV: youtube.com/watch?v=xLbBAz…

No wonder the economy is stalling! There’s no dafter message in my lifetime than encouraging young people to sit at home with other priorities in paid work time, and without proper mentoring.

Wassily Kandinsky believed colour and sound were connected. Music shaped his paintings, turning abstract art into something symphonic. On JamesDrake TV.

John F. Kennedy. War hero, senator, president — and one of the most iconic political figures of the 20th century. On JamesDrake TV.

Happy 100th Birthday David Attenborough! Here’s my oil painting of and for Sir David with Queen Elizabeth 11 who was born 17 days earlier:

A voice. A vision. A persona unlike anyone else. The life evolution of David Bowie, one of music’s most influential artists. On JamesDrake TV.

Caravaggio mastered light, shadow, and raw human emotion like few artists in history. A closer look at the man behind some of the most dramatic paintings ever created. On JamesDrake TV. 🎨

Award-winning short films. AI storytelling. Behind-the-scenes updates and new releases. Follow James Drake TV on LinkedIn for more ↓ linkedin.com/company/jamesd…

Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez — a masterpiece of perspective, light, and illusion from one of Spain’s greatest painters. On JamesDrake TV.