[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px||17px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]The snow has melted, the slush is gone and I’ve received the first of two Covid vaccinations… progress is being made! Bright colours take the place of muted greys. The flowers are beginning to bloom in the fresh air, as are we humans, proving that Mother Nature is not all wrath but still has her benevolent side too. Work proceeds on a slightly larger oil painting and plans are in the works for the next bird painting. So here’s to rebirth, renewal and an joyfully artistic summer![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||7px|||” custom_margin=”-15px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”https://z5kffc.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/flower-detail.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”flower, seeds, petals, pinks, yellows, painting, close-up” title_text=”flower-detail” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”https://z5kffc.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/materials.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”sketches, birds, papers, drawing” title_text=”materials” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]