Art in the time of corona. (Patreon)

So, things are definitely not normal. States all over the globe declaring emergencies, shutting off borders, shutting down all social life. My county decided it would close all schools from Monday onwards - for three weeks plus two weeks of Easter holidays. Shops and even restaurants here are still open, but I'm pretty sure that won't be for long. 

Weirdly, the realisation that we'll mostly be cooped up at home came as a bit of a relief. Not going to a place where a thousand people meet every day does put my mind at ease a bit (add the fact that millions of other people will also not meet daily anymore). I have no idea whether this will be enough, but we'll see.

Anyway, I decided that, having to spend five weeks at home, I will need to give myself something to do other than hitting "refresh" in the live ticker on news sites. So welcome to Art In The Time Of Corona. I will try to make something beautiful every day, and I hope it will brighten your days a little, as well! 

Stay safe, stay well, all of you! Let's dig ourselves in and not give up hope.

"In western lands beneath the Sun
the flowers may rise in Spring,
the trees may bud, the waters run,
the merry finches sing.
Or there maybe 'tis cloudless night
and swaying beeches bear
the Elven-stars as jewels white
amid their branching hair.
Though here at journey's end I lie
in darkness buried deep,
beyond all towers strong and high,
beyond all mountains steep,
above all shadows rides the Sun
and Stars for ever dwell:
I will not say the Day is done,
nor bid the Stars farewell."