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John Welding

@johnwelding.bsky.social

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Pen and ink drawing, comic strips and sketchbooks. Currently drawing the adventures of reanimated war robot Chuffin' Billy. https://johnweldingdraws.blogspot.com/

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John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 10

Chuffin' Billy Book 2 is here.

Billy discovers something alien in the Gas Street Basin canals and the South have secrets of their own!

Written by @noelkh.bsky.social and drawn by @johnwelding.bsky.social with Gary O'Donnell and Bhuna.

Available on amazon uk amzn.eu/d/1DHh8bH

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John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · 1d

I think 'white out' and 'patching' is still an acceptable part of the process!

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · 1d

It's been a weird year for my drawing.

It kind of peaked using a computer and I wasn't able to sustain or replicate the results I was getting.

With all the Ai shenanigans going on at the minute, my response is to go back to basics and draw freehand with a brush pen.

Drawing direct.

Photo shows an A4 page of drawing and notes of vegetation and a robot using a black Pental Colour Brush Pen.

I am trying to get back to basics.

It's been a weird year for my drawing.

It kind of peaked using a computer and I wasn't able to sustain or replicate the results I was getting. With all the Ai shenanigans going on at the minute, my response is to go back to basics and draw freehand with a brush pen.

Drawing direct. Using as little guidance from artificial means like a light box or computer software to edit the image.

Close up of the previous Photo showing an A4 page of drawing and notes of vegetation, trees and a robot using a black Pental Colour Brush Pen.

I am trying to get back to basics.

It's been a weird year for my drawing.

It kind of peaked using a computer and I wasn't able to sustain or replicate the results I was getting. With all the Ai shenanigans going on at the minute, my response is to go back to basics and draw freehand with a brush pen.

Drawing direct. Using as little guidance from artificial means like a light box or computer software to edit the image.

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John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · 3d

Gorgeous!

Farel Dal @farel.bsky.social · 3d

#monsterusII #ink #brush patreon link is a free post where you can see SOPH FRANZ’s jersey devil www.patreon.com/posts/140902...

brush and ink on watercolor paper illustration of the jersey devil flying in front of a tree in a cemetery.

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John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · 17d

I work part time in recruitment (admin, min wage) so know the amount of checks already in place.

Digital ID has nothing to do with controlling migration and everything to do with pandering to the elusive far right vote.

#LaboursLibDemMoment Vote Green in future.

Black and white sketch of a futuristic fascist Mega City Judge threatening consequences for the crime...of not having ID.

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John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Sep 2

Been awhile.

Mark making outside.

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Sep 1

I go into it a bit more over on my blog... johnweldingdraws.blogspot.com/2025/08/gett...

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 30

Notes on refilling a Pental Colour Brush Pen - refilling never really worked for me, it loses the hairline/bold mark making quality I love it for.

However I recently discovered, dipping the brush in water and gently squeezing dilutes the ink enough to restore it's gorgeous inky qualities.

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John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 18

Oh. Thank you Victoria.

That's a lovely find.

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 15

#Superman2025 is two hours of fun and like all great art makes you evaluate the times we live in.

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 14

I gave up listening to the news two weeks ago.

The #28YearsLater soundtrack on constant replay does me just fine.

#YoungFathers

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 13

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 10

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John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 10

Now available on Amazon...
amzn.eu/d/eCqqQGV

The long awaited Chuffin' Billy Book 2.

Contains two Chuffin' Billy stories written by Noel Hannan and drawn by me. 'The Goliath of Gas Street Basin' and 'The Embuggerance Engine Part 1'.

Plus 'The Siege of Dublin' by Noel and drawn by Gary O'Donnell.

Chuffin Billy: T' Yorkshire War Robot Book 2: Amazon.co.uk: Hannan, Noel K, Welding, John Paul: 9798293553204: Books

Buy Chuffin Billy: T' Yorkshire War Robot Book 2 by Hannan, Noel K, Welding, John Paul (ISBN: 9798293553204) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

amzn.eu

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John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 9

This meme kept popping up on my timeline and I found it irksome.

I fixed it.

Hand drawn wonky lines for the win!

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 9

#28YearLater #YoungFathers soundtrack is so good.

I grew to hate the ubiquitous John Williams film scores and even Hans Zimmer was getting a bit thin.

But this is different, Drive soundtrack different, and it works

m.youtube.com/watch?v=3p7x...

Young Fathers - Lowly | 28 Years Later (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

YouTube video by SonySoundtracksVEVO

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John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 8

I like the way his photography reflects his drawing, the drawing reflects his photos. Either way, it looks amazing and illustrative to me.

Dave McKean @davemckean.bsky.social · Aug 7

Red kite in the back garden.

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 7

In Huddersfield stopped off at Ka-Pow comics for a quick look and Calder Graphics for scalpel blades and white out paint.

Feels like another world or a mini holiday in the sunshine.

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 7

Took a wander through Huddersfield to see Helen Thomas’s breathtaking new exhibition.🌿If you're nearby, don’t miss it—right opposite the new Barbara Hepworth building at Huddersfield Uni. More details here: helenthomasartist.com/no-patch-of-green-too-small

No patch of green too small - HELEN THOMAS

Helen Thomas, No patch of green too small. Solo exhibition, presented by Huddersfield Art Gallery Curates and Cultures Of, at University of Huddersfield

helenthomasartist.com

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John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 4

#28YearsLater is my favourite film of the year so far. #YoungFathers sound track is an awesome breath of fresh air too.

Considering the themes I found the story uplifting and energetic. Everything is a style choice, from the 'lo-fi' satyrate cinematography to the quick cuts during the credits.

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John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 2

This is a great magazine showcasing illustration and sketchbooks, and the PDf is free to download!

Gustavo Rinaldi @gusrinaldi.bsky.social · Aug 1

ENG I'm in Ilustrar Magazine
BR Tô na Revista Ilustrar

Cover By Mike Deodato
Free download:
revistailustrar.com.br/en/

Drawing of Spider Man hanging upside down on a building with a city skyline as background. Image by Mike Deodato.

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 2

I feel quite excited. Saturday night and I've opted for using LibreOffice for writing docs and Thunderbird for email.

But how difficult is it to cancel my Microsoft 365 Subscription!

I feel that certain MS pages are down for tonight and will try to delete my card & sub tomorrow.

#trillion$wankers

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Aug 2

Same here Neil. Too many past incidents.

Travelling alone I seem to attract weirdos, drunks and jobsworths and my confidence is shot.

John Welding @johnwelding.bsky.social · Jul 28

David. Baldacci. Some clear thinking on what's happening with creators work...

m.youtube.com/watch?v=0fPU...

'No More Copyright Protection For Anyone': Author David Baldacci Rips Big Tech Over AI Copyright

YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News

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