David Melling
@mellingart.bsky.social
Author & illustrator of children’s books
The perils of broccoli.
Unused sketch exploring body language and emotion from RUFFLES AND THE NEW GREEN THING. Published by @nosycrow.bsky.social
Unused sketch exploring body language and emotion from RUFFLES AND THE NEW GREEN THING. Published by @nosycrow.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The perils of broccoli.
Unused sketch exploring body language and emotion from RUFFLES AND THE NEW GREEN THING. Published by @nosycrow.bsky.social
Unused sketch exploring body language and emotion from RUFFLES AND THE NEW GREEN THING. Published by @nosycrow.bsky.social
Gallery pose when viewing low-hanging art, for those with varifocal lenses.
Had a very enjoyable squint at #societyofwoodengravers richly inspiring exhibition at @banksidegallery.bsky.social over the weekend.
Exhibition runs to 22nd February. Free entry. Well worth a visit if you’re passing.
Had a very enjoyable squint at #societyofwoodengravers richly inspiring exhibition at @banksidegallery.bsky.social over the weekend.
Exhibition runs to 22nd February. Free entry. Well worth a visit if you’re passing.
February 9, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Gallery pose when viewing low-hanging art, for those with varifocal lenses.
Had a very enjoyable squint at #societyofwoodengravers richly inspiring exhibition at @banksidegallery.bsky.social over the weekend.
Exhibition runs to 22nd February. Free entry. Well worth a visit if you’re passing.
Had a very enjoyable squint at #societyofwoodengravers richly inspiring exhibition at @banksidegallery.bsky.social over the weekend.
Exhibition runs to 22nd February. Free entry. Well worth a visit if you’re passing.
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
Thanks Celia…it’s gonna be fun!
January 21, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Thanks Celia…it’s gonna be fun!
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
