David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 1hFound this little watercolour tucked away, reminding me I have few similar dog/bird paintings lined up. More soon. Original watercolour W8cm x H10cm. #chihuahua #originalwatercolour 070
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 07/10/2026The rain, rain, rain came down, down, down… #rainyday 216235
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Silent neighbour. (In contrast to yesterday’s jackdaw). #charcoal 022154
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 05/10/2026More from my noisy neighbours. Move aside magpies, today it’s the turn of the jackdaw. #charcoal 05010
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Saw this chap looking at the bottom shelf in the supermarket recently. He had everything, the shapes, angles, weight distribution, his expression. He didn’t move a muscle in the minute or so I was looking at him. Maybe he was stuck. Perhaps he’s still there. Pencil : W9cm x H10cm #peoplewatching 0446
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Bidding farewell to the golden warmth of September and getting ready for an altogether moodier October where things have a tendency to go bump in the night. On a positive, gives me the chance to explore my inner-darkness. (Image from my new upcoming picture book set for publication early 2027). 14811
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This Spanish cow deserves a story. A good while ago i was asked by publisher Hodder to do a picture for one of their colleagues who was leaving to live in Barcelona. I was told she was crazy about cows. So this is what I did. And every time I see this cow she gets wondering… What if…? #watercolour 0617
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A respectable gentleman contemplating an evening of wild abandon. (Pencil, coloured in procreate). #saturdaynight #deepthoughts 0459
Reposted by David Mellingseasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Ruffles really isn't sure about the teeny tiny kittens. Actually he is. He doesn't like them. They're just annoying and they've torn Big Blue Blankie. But then the kittens snuggle up. Maybe they're not so bad after all @nosycrow.bsky.social @mellingart.bsky.social (I love Ruffles and the kittens.) 181
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026This budgie is looking for a home: Available. Original watercolour £100 Free UK Special Delivery DM to purchase Original watercolour on arches 300Ib paper. W18cm x H26cm #originalwatercolour #originalart #affordableart #handpainted #davidmellingillustrator 0182
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Ah thank you! (And yes, you could right about the socks). 011
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 24/09/2026When only a smudgy drawing will do. Probably my favourite way of drawing Very cathartic. (Not sure why he’s only wearing socks). W11.5cm x H14cm Pencil #drawingeveryday 114732
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Sleep has been a little more elusive recently. Every few months insomnia drops by, hangs around for a few weeks, then moves on. To be fair I’ve had a good run for most of this year so I guess I’m due a visit. #insomnia 0495
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Autumn gentle nipping the heels this sunny morning with a refreshing bite to the air. W9cm x H10cm Pencil Coloured in procreate #autumn 0718
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Fox & Duck. They say draw (write?) what you know…I try to make sure most mornings involve a coffee and book at some point. #sketchbook 1474106
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Oxford tourist. I saw this stylish gentleman admiring the exterior of the Bodlein Library in Oxford recently. What caught my eye was the flamboyant nature of his poses as he ruminated. With his distinctive hairstyle, he had more than a hint of Dickens about him. (Repost) #peoplewatching 115826
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I don’t speak magpie but judging from the tone I suspect my noisy neighbour is not wishing passers by a great day. Approx image size: W14cm x H17cm Compressed charcoal. 320840
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Sometimes it’s just nice to reach for the paint and play around with colour and mark-making. Seem to have a growing fondness for budgerigars. 0606
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Friday study available. ‘George.’ £65 Free UK Special Delivery DM to purchase Original charcoal & graphite on A4 paper. Image 15 × 17cm #affordableart 0322
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026A story set in a golden forest with silver wolves, wood sprites and a touch of magic…good and bad. Another sneaky peak at the wolf picture that will be coming out early next year. #picturebook #process 013223
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Going through one final edit with my wolfy picture book today. It always helps to step back from a project while proofs are getting made and publishers do what publishers do once the art is delivered. But it’s crunch time now….no going back. Early character development sketch. 019432
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Hope you’re all having a relaxing weekend… #chachacha. 1409
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 04/09/2026FRIDAY STUDY — AVAILABLE Solo Miaow. £65 Free UK Special Delivery DM to purchase Original charcoal drawing on A4 paper Image approximately 15 × 17cm 0195
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Budgerigars from a while ago. Funny looking things, the budgie. Watercolour H10cm x W10cm 114018
Reposted by David MellingDavid Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 28/08/2026FRIDAY STUDY — AVAILABLE Fish tea. £65 Free UK Special Delivery DM to purchase Original charcoal drawing on A4 paper Image approximately 15 × 17cm — First in a short cat series. #originalart 0276
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 28/08/2026FRIDAY STUDY — AVAILABLE Fish tea. £65 Free UK Special Delivery DM to purchase Original charcoal drawing on A4 paper Image approximately 15 × 17cm — First in a short cat series. #originalart 0276
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Brainstorming is an essential part of my creative process. Around 2.30, just after lunch. Don’t judge. H8cm x W8cm Pencil. (Coloured in procreate). #studiolife 05610
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Some nighttime alleyway shenanigans on the drawing board today. I always use a pencil for my roughs but sometimes scan into photoshop to help show a little moody atmosphere if needed. 0699
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Well that comment gave me the same - thank you! 🙏🏻 010
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Friday study available. Title: Not today. £65 Free UK Special Delivery DM to purchase Original charcoal drawing on A4 paper Image approximately 15 × 15.5 cm #fridaystudy #owlsketch #charcoal #affordableart 0192
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 19/08/2026It’s very quiet outside my studio today. I miss my chirpy little neighbours…August is always a quiet month for birds, but they’ll be back soon enough. #housesparrow #charcoal 08318
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 17/08/2026It was dark. It was smelly. It was… …Monday. That’s not how the original story goes but you never know with Mondays. Have a good week whatever you’re doing. From THE KISS THAT MISSED (2002) Proud to say this one’s still in print…24 years and counting. #thekissthatmissed 1445
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Theobald Whiskey. 6B pencil W6cm x H7.5cm #faces 0242
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Friday study available. Morning gossip. £65 Free UK Special Delivery DM to purchase or email david@davidmelling.co.uk Original charcoal drawing on A4 paper Image approximately 15 × 15.5 cm 0424
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Eyeballed by a blackcap this morning. Dipped my head and kept moving. #pencil 09125
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Contemplating Life’s Big Questions…with coffee. (I need to stop listening to podcasts about AI). #warmupsketch #pencil 0436
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Another #heatwave bubbling up. Carousel umbrellas at the ready… (Pencil, coloured in Procreate). 38014
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social · 08/08/2026They do exist then! To be fair, he looks very chilled 🙌 010
