Where Words and Art Share a Table

Welcome to Cup & Poem, a collaborative studio founded by Jim and Justin — two creatives who met at work, discovered their shared passions in storytelling and art, and decided to build something meaningful together. Jim writes poetry and children’s books from the heart. Justin brings those words to life through hand-drawn illustrations inspired by emotion, imagination, and love.

In 2025, we began building this brand to share what we create — poetry, books, prints, and stories designed to be felt and revisited.

As Cup & Poem takes flight, our creative work is growing into something lasting — bound books that blend poetry, illustration, and heart.

We are currently developing our first series of collaborative titles, each designed to live on your coffee table, your shelf, or wherever quiet moments are found.

These collections will feature hand-drawn artwork and original poems—made with love, drawn from life, and printed to hold in your hands.

Our books are coming soon—this is just the beginning.