#MyXAnniversary where my posts now disappear into the void and no one sees them 😂

I painted this a while back. A lone figure on water. A ladder from a planet. A home above. Now I know it’s about me. Us. Searching for meaning. I wrote some reflections on substack. substack.com/@paintandwords… #artasreflection #consciousnessexplorer #intuitiveart #thehumancondition

This is an epic thread!

Some non book related art for a change. Making progress on my #treeoflife #artistonx #oilpainting #foryoupage #wip

Happy book birthday to Chris "a SPARK of hope" Baron!

The majesty of trees. With roots in the ground, arms open wide and deep connection in community. Let’s be more like trees! (Colour not exact here, but close enough to share) Coming soon to my shop. paintandwordsmel.com #treeoflife #art #oilpainting #foryoupage

My first article published by the Spiritual Arts Foundation! #amwriting #WritingCommunity #spirituality #consciousness #imagination Imagination, Consciousness and Creation by Mel Stephenson spiritualarts.org.uk/imagination-co…

I’ve given my website a glow up 🌟 and added three new prints to my shop. So if you were looking for some new and original art to bring some enchantment to your space, they’re live now. (& more to come soon!) paintandwordsmel.com #ArtPrints #WallArtDecor #WhimsicalArt

I firmly oppose the government’s plans for compulsory digital ID cards. This is an affront to our civil liberties, and will make the lives of minorities even more difficult and dangerous. It is excessive state interference — and must be resisted.

Not normally one to get involved in politics and policies, but this one is too important. #NoToDigitalID

Challenging! And not quite finished, but here’s today’s #wip. Rarely post here anymore as the algorithm doesn’t show my stuff but if you see, say hi! #artist #picturebookforadults #artistonx #breakingrules #changetheworldwithart

Enough already! So if you though digital ID was a step too far. What about your kids? There is a bill currently going through parliament that will automatically give out kids a digital footprint that has all of the details, no opt out, and bingo, after 18 years they have the

For my #picturebookforgrownups This spread is about the Noise of the world and its impact. I reckon we need picture books for adults. Short books, big ideas. #Storymedicine to soothe the soul. Any #publishers open to a new category? #picturebook #illustrator #BookTwitter

They are no longer hiding their plans. A WEF panelist just laid bare the true, dystopian purpose of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). He admits, on stage, that this isn't about "convenience." It's about control. Here’s what he’s really saying: ➡️ Your money will have

Please be aware of the potential and likely use of digital ID.

Biometric Registration Identity Tracking #britcard

FINALLY, we get to the truth: Starmer is strongly hinting that Digital ID will be used to control ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY. This was their goal all along. Total control over every aspect of your life. We MUST stop this lunatic!

Liz Kendall's statement on Digital ID is more far-reaching than Starmer implied, required to access child care, benefits, housing support, to rent or buy a home, buy a pint, join a library, enrol your children in school, to apply for a job, open a bank account and in her own