With all this sheltering-in-place, we need a little diversion, whimsy, and beauty.

1. Recreating masterpieces. See also #9.
2. The notorious Banksy.
3. Who would have guessed I’d find two Banksy articles in the same week? Here’s what happens when he works from home.
4. Reading suggestions for staying at home.
5. I really like this format for poetry.
6. Animal Farm illustrated.
7. Would you like to sleep at Stephen King’s house?
8. Surf’s up! Prizewinning surfing photos.
9. Even gerbils need art galleries. (But please don’t eat the furniture.)
10. Oh, crumb! I missed the Arizona Quilt Show. Not to worry—here are some great pictures.
11. Do you love children’s picture books? Look at these glorious illustrations and enter the giveaway.
12. Ever hear of coade stone? Me neither, but at one time it was a very popular sculpting material.