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James Bicket Cook (22 August 1888 - 28 October 1963) was a Scottish painter.

Life
His father was James Cook (born c. 1847), a tailor; his mother was Marion Bicket (born c. 1865).

James Bicket Cook was born on 22 August 1888 in Kilbirnie.

In 1919 he was at the address Ladeside House in Kilbirnie.

In 1920 he was at the address 101 St. Vincent Street in Glasgow.

In 1940 to 1946 he was at the address Oakfield Chambers, 374 Brandon Street in Motherwell.

He married Florence Isobel Marsh in 1947 at Dalziel.

In 1959 he was at the address 101 Camp Street in Motherwell.

Art
His early work seemed to be Futurist.

He exhibited in the Y.M.C.A. at Aberdeen in 1922. His work was described as: fine specimens of the Futurist school are seen the works of James B. Cook, an Ayrshire artist of promise.

On moving to Motherwell, he then exhibited in exhibitions in Glasgow. PAINTINGS OF SKYE. Motherwell Artist’s Work at City Show. Paintings of the Motherwell artist, Mr James B. Cook, are at present on view at the annual exhibition at Kelvingrove, promoted by the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. Profiting holidays spent in the Oban district and at Skye, Mr Cook has used the brush to good purpose in representing type of distinctly Highland and Island scenery. Mr Cook has three pictures in the show which are each priced at £2O, One is view of Dunolly, Oban, and the others are Sligachan, Skye, and Eigg, Rum and Skye from Two of Ins pictures are placed doss proximity to a portrait the Right Hon., the Lord Provost of Glasgow, Sir Patrick Dollan. The exhibition will remain open until Saturday, January 17, 1912. Mr Cook is an employee of the Co-operative Society. He resides at 374 Brandon Street, Motherwell.

Subsequently in 1942: ART SUCCESS. Mr James Cook, a local artist, doing well in the realm of artistry for three of his paintings are present view at the Art Galleries, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, where they have been selected by the Royal Institute of Fine Arts for their annual exhibition. The three paintings are Dunure Castle and Portree, Skye and a still life study. Mr Cook was honoured last year in having some his works selected for exhibition at Kelvingrove and is to be congratulated in achieving his second success. Mr Cook, whose address is 374 Brandon Street, is in the employment of Dalziel Co-operative Society as ticket and showcard writer. The exhibition terminates in January.

1959 Iona at the RSA.

Death
He died on 28 October 1963 at his home in 101 Camp Street in Motherwell at 9.30pm. He had atherosclerosis, myocarditis and died of heart failure.