John Welding
@johnwelding.bsky.social
Pen and ink drawing, comic strips and sketchbooks. Currently drawing the adventures of reanimated war robot Chuffin' Billy.
https://johnweldingdraws.blogspot.com/
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
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
'Jones goes for a walk'. Drawing from February 2015.
I thought this was lost long ago. Found it tucked away while looking for something else in the sketchbook graveyard.
I thought this was lost long ago. Found it tucked away while looking for something else in the sketchbook graveyard.
December 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
'Jones goes for a walk'. Drawing from February 2015.
I thought this was lost long ago. Found it tucked away while looking for something else in the sketchbook graveyard.
I thought this was lost long ago. Found it tucked away while looking for something else in the sketchbook graveyard.
Wrightson's 1977 Frankenstein illustration dissected and analysed - Infinite Surface with Jesse Thompson.
youtu.be/eeJOylSohNk?...
youtu.be/eeJOylSohNk?...
FRANKENSTEIN: A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT BERNIE WRIGHTSON'S masterpieces and the art that inspired them
YouTube video by INFINITE SURFACE with Jesse thompson
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Wrightson's 1977 Frankenstein illustration dissected and analysed - Infinite Surface with Jesse Thompson.
youtu.be/eeJOylSohNk?...
youtu.be/eeJOylSohNk?...
WIP Back working in the real world with brush pen on A3 paper.
November 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
WIP Back working in the real world with brush pen on A3 paper.
Watching the excellent Catweazle season 1 on YouTube. Kids and magic TV series from 1970.
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Watching the excellent Catweazle season 1 on YouTube. Kids and magic TV series from 1970.
Sunday afternoon storytime.
Settle back, and prepare your head for the terrifying legend of The Randyman.
youtu.be/GtlUJBBP4-c?...
Settle back, and prepare your head for the terrifying legend of The Randyman.
youtu.be/GtlUJBBP4-c?...
Garth Marenghi - Have You Seen The Randyman?
YouTube video by Garth Marenghi
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sunday afternoon storytime.
Settle back, and prepare your head for the terrifying legend of The Randyman.
youtu.be/GtlUJBBP4-c?...
Settle back, and prepare your head for the terrifying legend of The Randyman.
youtu.be/GtlUJBBP4-c?...
Chancellor Reeves November pre budget speech.
Why does it all sound so familiar?
Why does it all sound so familiar?
November 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Chancellor Reeves November pre budget speech.
Why does it all sound so familiar?
Why does it all sound so familiar?
Did a little impromptu paper and ink performance for someone's special day this morning.
(I've replaced the original birthday wishes with some inane babbling from the internet!)
(I've replaced the original birthday wishes with some inane babbling from the internet!)
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Did a little impromptu paper and ink performance for someone's special day this morning.
(I've replaced the original birthday wishes with some inane babbling from the internet!)
(I've replaced the original birthday wishes with some inane babbling from the internet!)
Watched 'Protein' the other night and really enjoyed it (my only real complaint is the lead character is too stoic!).
The 'Ken Loach' meets vigilante serial killer angle worked for me as did the similarity to 1999's (eat to live) Ravenous.
The 'Ken Loach' meets vigilante serial killer angle worked for me as did the similarity to 1999's (eat to live) Ravenous.
October 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Watched 'Protein' the other night and really enjoyed it (my only real complaint is the lead character is too stoic!).
The 'Ken Loach' meets vigilante serial killer angle worked for me as did the similarity to 1999's (eat to live) Ravenous.
The 'Ken Loach' meets vigilante serial killer angle worked for me as did the similarity to 1999's (eat to live) Ravenous.
Reposted by John Welding
Hugo Pratt
October 23, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Hugo Pratt
I haven't seen the film but the Tron:Ares soundtrack is good (it's been on constant play).
A standalone NiИ album, it contains digital echoes from their Ghosts I-VI and The Social Network and from further afield A Clockwork Orange and Radiohead.
A standalone NiИ album, it contains digital echoes from their Ghosts I-VI and The Social Network and from further afield A Clockwork Orange and Radiohead.
October 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I haven't seen the film but the Tron:Ares soundtrack is good (it's been on constant play).
A standalone NiИ album, it contains digital echoes from their Ghosts I-VI and The Social Network and from further afield A Clockwork Orange and Radiohead.
A standalone NiИ album, it contains digital echoes from their Ghosts I-VI and The Social Network and from further afield A Clockwork Orange and Radiohead.
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.
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.
October 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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.
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.
Gorgeous!
#monsterusII #ink #brush patreon link is a free post where you can see SOPH FRANZ’s jersey devil www.patreon.com/posts/140902...
October 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Gorgeous!
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.
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.
September 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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.
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.
Been awhile.
Mark making outside.
Mark making outside.
September 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Been awhile.
Mark making outside.
Mark making outside.
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.
However I recently discovered, dipping the brush in water and gently squeezing dilutes the ink enough to restore it's gorgeous inky qualities.
August 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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.
However I recently discovered, dipping the brush in water and gently squeezing dilutes the ink enough to restore it's gorgeous inky qualities.
#Superman2025 is two hours of fun and like all great art makes you evaluate the times we live in.
August 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
#Superman2025 is two hours of fun and like all great art makes you evaluate the times we live in.
I gave up listening to the news two weeks ago.
The #28YearsLater soundtrack on constant replay does me just fine.
#YoungFathers
The #28YearsLater soundtrack on constant replay does me just fine.
#YoungFathers
August 14, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I gave up listening to the news two weeks ago.
The #28YearsLater soundtrack on constant replay does me just fine.
#YoungFathers
The #28YearsLater soundtrack on constant replay does me just fine.
#YoungFathers
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
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
August 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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
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
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.
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
August 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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.
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.
This meme kept popping up on my timeline and I found it irksome.
I fixed it.
Hand drawn wonky lines for the win!
I fixed it.
Hand drawn wonky lines for the win!
August 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
This meme kept popping up on my timeline and I found it irksome.
I fixed it.
Hand drawn wonky lines for the win!
I fixed it.
Hand drawn wonky lines for the win!
I like the way his photography reflects his drawing, the drawing reflects his photos. Either way, it looks amazing and illustrative to me.
August 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I like the way his photography reflects his drawing, the drawing reflects his photos. Either way, it looks amazing and illustrative to me.
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
August 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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
#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.
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.
August 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
#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.
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.