Born in Berkshire on the 16th of June 1876. He married and settled in Nottingham in 1903 and remained there until he died in Gorleston on 28th August, 1955. He only started painting following his move to Nottingham.  Mellon studied under Carl Brenner, nephew of B W Leader, RA amongst other artists.  After his arrival in Norfolk he studied under Sir J A Arnesby Brown, RA.  His work can be seen in public galleries in Bristol, Leeds, Sheffield and Great Yarmouth.