Mel Stephenson

I make picture books for children who feel deeply & for adults who forgot they were allowed to. Sacred spaces where image and word say what neither can alone. I’m also writing a book on metaphysics, science and spirituality. Join me on Substack for more. @paintandwordsmel?r=1zd5kw&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@paintandwords…

@dept42 Thanks Paul!

@paintandwords Congratulations! 🎉

I wrote a book. Becoming Luminous Humanous - A field guide for humans lost in the noise. Coming June. paintandwordsmel.com #WritingCommunity #BookCoverReveal #ConsciousShift #ScienceandSpirituality #BecomingLuminousHumanous

@shawhopeful Me neither! So was lovely to see your comment!

@paintandwords Barely on here these days- but glad I happened in today and saw this amazing news x

@shawhopeful Aaah thank you. I’ve not seen you for ages!!

@paintandwords Gorgeous. Congratulations

The government’s new Digital Identity consultation is framing digital identity as a modernising voluntary exercise - a convenient way to prove who you are. But once you read the document closely, a very different picture emerges. Read my new article - linked below

@maura_jortner Aaah thank you 💛

@paintandwords I’m crossing all fingers and toes for you!!

I’ve finished my edits!! #amwriting #amediting #NonFiction

May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you be peaceful. May you live your life with ease. 💛⭐️

@maura_jortner Thanks! I’m excited to put this book into the world! And slightly nervous! Happy new year!

@paintandwords Wow, great job Mel

@JamesMelville Common sense.

@dept42 😱

@paintandwords "Splash of Worcestershire sauce?" No, no I don't like that.

Very much comfort food for lunch today, extra mature cheddar cheese on toast with a little cracked black pepper. Anyone want a slice? 😋

It’s not just the meat. Australia is doing trials on Bovaer in dairy cattle. But Denmark shows this will be a disaster. After years of denial European authorities now admit it does go into the milk. Leading Danish advocate Kent Nielsen says 12/15 calves become very sick after drinking this milk.

@Sally_writes No way! I didn’t know you were a dancer. Your illness is 💔 x

This came up in my Facebook memories today 🥺 My last dance show at 21 years old It always blows my mind when people think we are CHOOSING to be ill. You really think I would have stopped doing my favourite thing in the world?

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@maura_jortner How cool! I’ll post more. How lovely that she enjoys art!

@paintandwords I brought my daughter (8th grade, interested in art, charcoal drawing) over to see your work. She loved the videos!!

Part 3. Working ways to bring in colour. #artcommunity #charcoal #acrylic #pencils #experimenting

@maura_jortner Aaaw thank you so much! Was a great learning process and has sparked a whole new world of ideas! 💛

@paintandwords OMG What???? How are you so talented. Thanks for posting this, Mel. You're incredible.

@maura_jortner 🙏🏻

@paintandwords Wow

Part 2. She didn’t feel fully herself yet. She needed more developing. #artcommunity #charcoal #picturebookart #artist

@maura_jortner 😊you’re very kind!

@paintandwords You're amazing!

Part 1. Trying a new thing for my picturebook for adults. #artcommunity #charcoal #Experimenting

@dept42 Aaah but the mess let’s you keep working through the mistakes. That’s what I love. So many layers of wrong buried in the charcoal till she emerged. 😂 thanks Paul 💛

Wow, I wish I was this good at arting. Charcoal is far too messy for me and Mel makes creating a haunting image with it look so easy. 😊👍🏼