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/
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I go into it a bit more over on my blog... johnweldingdraws.blogspot.com/2025/08/gett...
September 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I go into it a bit more over on my blog... johnweldingdraws.blogspot.com/2025/08/gett...
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.
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
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!
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.
Feels like another world or a mini holiday in the sunshine.
August 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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.
Feels like another world or a mini holiday in the sunshine.
Just discovered the movies of writer/director Richard Bates Jr.
All are touched with 'hardcore whimsy' but also disturbing and camp and difficult to recommend.
Very entertaining though.
Excision 2012
Trash Fire 2016
Tone-Deaf 2019
King Knight 2021
All are touched with 'hardcore whimsy' but also disturbing and camp and difficult to recommend.
Very entertaining though.
Excision 2012
Trash Fire 2016
Tone-Deaf 2019
King Knight 2021
July 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Just discovered the movies of writer/director Richard Bates Jr.
All are touched with 'hardcore whimsy' but also disturbing and camp and difficult to recommend.
Very entertaining though.
Excision 2012
Trash Fire 2016
Tone-Deaf 2019
King Knight 2021
All are touched with 'hardcore whimsy' but also disturbing and camp and difficult to recommend.
Very entertaining though.
Excision 2012
Trash Fire 2016
Tone-Deaf 2019
King Knight 2021
June 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
June 14, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Found a bucket of rain water with blossom floating in it.
Took photos of blossom floating in a bucket of rain water.
#Pixel7 #MobilePhotography #SnapSeed
Took photos of blossom floating in a bucket of rain water.
#Pixel7 #MobilePhotography #SnapSeed
June 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Found a bucket of rain water with blossom floating in it.
Took photos of blossom floating in a bucket of rain water.
#Pixel7 #MobilePhotography #SnapSeed
Took photos of blossom floating in a bucket of rain water.
#Pixel7 #MobilePhotography #SnapSeed
I mean, look at these random screenshots. The dry brush line quality, the complimentary and contrast colouring and use of distressed textures are just beautiful...
May 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I mean, look at these random screenshots. The dry brush line quality, the complimentary and contrast colouring and use of distressed textures are just beautiful...
I was posting old work on Cara and found these four strips for The DFC and The Phoenix comics 2008-2012. Written by master storyteller Ben Haggarty.
If you're human, see alt text for more context.
If you're human, see alt text for more context.
May 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I was posting old work on Cara and found these four strips for The DFC and The Phoenix comics 2008-2012. Written by master storyteller Ben Haggarty.
If you're human, see alt text for more context.
If you're human, see alt text for more context.
