David Melling
@mellingart.bsky.social
Author & illustrator of children’s books
On my soggy walk this morning, my mind swimming with foxes, I saw a grumpy guy fishing in the increasingly heavy rain.
#peoplewatching
#peoplewatching
February 6, 2026 at 10:55 AM
On my soggy walk this morning, my mind swimming with foxes, I saw a grumpy guy fishing in the increasingly heavy rain.
#peoplewatching
#peoplewatching
February 3, 2026 at 10:44 AM
New week, new month…
February 2, 2026 at 11:02 AM
New week, new month…
Saw this stylish gentleman admiring the exterior of the Bodlein Library in Oxford recently. What caught my eye as he paced thoughtfully was the flamboyant nature of his poses as he ruminated. With his distinctive hairstyle, he had more than a hint of Dickens about him. And those impressive flares.
February 1, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Saw this stylish gentleman admiring the exterior of the Bodlein Library in Oxford recently. What caught my eye as he paced thoughtfully was the flamboyant nature of his poses as he ruminated. With his distinctive hairstyle, he had more than a hint of Dickens about him. And those impressive flares.
From pencil to procreate…
(It always starts with a pencil).
(It always starts with a pencil).
January 30, 2026 at 10:55 AM
From pencil to procreate…
(It always starts with a pencil).
(It always starts with a pencil).
‘Worm-juice surprise’’
From THE TALE OF JACK FROST (2003).
From THE TALE OF JACK FROST (2003).
January 28, 2026 at 11:45 AM
‘Worm-juice surprise’’
From THE TALE OF JACK FROST (2003).
From THE TALE OF JACK FROST (2003).
George & Mildred.
So many questions. These two appeared have appeared recently in separate sketchbooks and thought maybe they belonged to each other.
So many questions. These two appeared have appeared recently in separate sketchbooks and thought maybe they belonged to each other.
January 26, 2026 at 11:22 AM
George & Mildred.
So many questions. These two appeared have appeared recently in separate sketchbooks and thought maybe they belonged to each other.
So many questions. These two appeared have appeared recently in separate sketchbooks and thought maybe they belonged to each other.
“It’s not the years in your life…but the life in your years that count.”
#birthdaycard
#birthdaycard
January 22, 2026 at 10:41 AM
“It’s not the years in your life…but the life in your years that count.”
#birthdaycard
#birthdaycard
Mrs Fox.
Continuing my foxy theme with this small watercolour sketch of a beautiful young vixen who visited my garden on three consecutive early mornings a few years ago.On her last visit she was accompanied by her mate, a handsome blond reynard.
Watercolour Moleskine.
Image size: W11cm x W6.5cm
Continuing my foxy theme with this small watercolour sketch of a beautiful young vixen who visited my garden on three consecutive early mornings a few years ago.On her last visit she was accompanied by her mate, a handsome blond reynard.
Watercolour Moleskine.
Image size: W11cm x W6.5cm
January 21, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Mrs Fox.
Continuing my foxy theme with this small watercolour sketch of a beautiful young vixen who visited my garden on three consecutive early mornings a few years ago.On her last visit she was accompanied by her mate, a handsome blond reynard.
Watercolour Moleskine.
Image size: W11cm x W6.5cm
Continuing my foxy theme with this small watercolour sketch of a beautiful young vixen who visited my garden on three consecutive early mornings a few years ago.On her last visit she was accompanied by her mate, a handsome blond reynard.
Watercolour Moleskine.
Image size: W11cm x W6.5cm
Introducing Fox.
Get used to him! He’ll be hanging around my drawing board for the next few months. Plenty of sneaky peaks and work-in-progress as we journey together, this Fox and I.
#onthedrawingboard
Get used to him! He’ll be hanging around my drawing board for the next few months. Plenty of sneaky peaks and work-in-progress as we journey together, this Fox and I.
#onthedrawingboard
January 20, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Introducing Fox.
Get used to him! He’ll be hanging around my drawing board for the next few months. Plenty of sneaky peaks and work-in-progress as we journey together, this Fox and I.
#onthedrawingboard
Get used to him! He’ll be hanging around my drawing board for the next few months. Plenty of sneaky peaks and work-in-progress as we journey together, this Fox and I.
#onthedrawingboard
January 14, 2026 at 11:39 AM
January 13, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Stepping into 2026, best foot forward…etc
#HappyNewYear
#HappyNewYear
January 5, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Stepping into 2026, best foot forward…etc
#HappyNewYear
#HappyNewYear
Quite possibly overreacting to the working conditions I find myself in at the studio this morning…but it is cold (inside and out) with a sneeze of overnight snow.
#warmupsketch
#warmupsketch
January 2, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Quite possibly overreacting to the working conditions I find myself in at the studio this morning…but it is cold (inside and out) with a sneeze of overnight snow.
#warmupsketch
#warmupsketch
A Right Royal Bug.
Here’s to all those who have been impacted over the Christmas period with bugs of one sort or another…wishing you well and a speedy recovery as we edge towards for the New Year.
#christmasbugs
Here’s to all those who have been impacted over the Christmas period with bugs of one sort or another…wishing you well and a speedy recovery as we edge towards for the New Year.
#christmasbugs
December 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A Right Royal Bug.
Here’s to all those who have been impacted over the Christmas period with bugs of one sort or another…wishing you well and a speedy recovery as we edge towards for the New Year.
#christmasbugs
Here’s to all those who have been impacted over the Christmas period with bugs of one sort or another…wishing you well and a speedy recovery as we edge towards for the New Year.
#christmasbugs
Lord & Lady Coif.
Ghost from…that-bit-between-Christmas-and-New-Year.
Ghost from…that-bit-between-Christmas-and-New-Year.
December 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Lord & Lady Coif.
Ghost from…that-bit-between-Christmas-and-New-Year.
Ghost from…that-bit-between-Christmas-and-New-Year.
Draw what you know. A perennial post from a true professional.
#boxingday
#boxingday
December 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Draw what you know. A perennial post from a true professional.
#boxingday
#boxingday
Rudolf cheeseboard.
December 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Rudolf cheeseboard.
Dance of the Snow Tigers.
Wishing you all good things this Christmas.
Peace & happiness xx
Wishing you all good things this Christmas.
Peace & happiness xx
December 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Dance of the Snow Tigers.
Wishing you all good things this Christmas.
Peace & happiness xx
Wishing you all good things this Christmas.
Peace & happiness xx
Tea time, the most civilised part of the day.
#teatimedoodle
#teatimedoodle
December 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Tea time, the most civilised part of the day.
#teatimedoodle
#teatimedoodle