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Methods and Madness

Sometimes I paint fast and loose

Other times quite controlled

The subject decides the method

But each work has the same goal:

A painting that is successful

And beautiful to behold!

BB


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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

The Sidewalks of NY Cityscape Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

The Sidewalks of NY
original watercolor cityscape: 11" x 14"

The Sidewalks of NY
original watercolor cityscape: 11" x 14"

In the good ol’ summertime
it’s a fine thing so sublime
to take a walk
a plein air stalk
on the sidewalks of NY
there’s no one else around
as we put our stuff on the ground
we sit and paint
 a cityscape
we hope sells in a gall’ry downtown!
BB’12
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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Uptown Gilrs NY Cityscapes by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Uptown Girls
original watercolor NY cityscape: 16" x 20"

NY State of Mind
original watercolor NY cityscape: 7" x 11"

Sophie and I 
were sun soaked and bored
as we stood and looked 
out our playroom door
let’s take a trip
‘twill be our respit
from summer’s intense
heat wave visit
we’ll walk up the Fifth
where buildings so high
look just like they pierce
the clouds in the sky
we’ll visit Times Square
take in all the sights
we do wish “Les Mis”
Was playing tonight
we’ll quicken our steps
‘cause we’ve got to get
ourselves to the Met
to see the Cezannes, Degas’ and Mo-nets!
Our day was soon gone
we took the train home 
our memories intact
prints in our backpacks
this mini-vacation
was great stimulation 
the ride home we happily
spent dozing and napping
BB'12
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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Theory of Relativity Instrumental Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Theory of Relativity
original instrumental watercolor w/trumpet, horn, trombone, shells: 22" x 22"

Sophie says, gee
what could these be
horns of brass, three
and shells from the sea
I wonder if these
by someone’s theory
are relatively
related...could be
‘cause I’ve heard, you see
long tones played with ease
on whelk and conch shells
by my own BB!
so here’s what I think
those brass instruments
were invented right quick
‘cause a Mozart soloist
needed less sand, more lip
BB'12
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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Rockport Fever Seascape Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Rockport Fever
original watercolor seascape/Rockport, MA: 11" x 14"
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Sophie and I 
Are planning a trip
To Gloucester and Rockport 
And, yes, Bearskin Neck
We’ll gaze at the ocean
Climb over the rocks
Paint Motif Number One
At the edge of the docks
We’ll dip our big toe
In the cold ocean water
Go swimming
Are you kidding??
It’s gotta get hotter
We’ll head to Pigeon Cove
Walk the breakwater high above
Then buy fresh lobster
At the Co-op down below
With more things to do 
More scenes to be viewed
We’ll need much more time
Than the plan we designed
So we’re savin’ our pennies
Our nickels and dimes
(We know it’s not much
But we’re tryin’ to rhyme)
For our piece of the Rock
Or a spot on the dock
Of Rockport’s scenic town
The best place we've found..
BB
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Com-posers Sunflower Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Com-posers
original watercolor sunflowers: 22" x 22"

my sunflowers are feelin’
a bit of inertia
hold on, Sophie said
I’ll get out the hose
and point, squeeze and squirt’cha
get ready, get set
you’ll feel better yet
and have lots of pep
‘cause I’m quite adept
at getting things wet
BB'12
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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Summer Blues Cruise Still Life Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Summer Blues Cruise
original watercolor still life w/hydrangia, shells: 22" x 22"

Summer Blues Cruise
there’s plenty to do 
in summer it’s true
but sometimes I must
simply adjust
my take on all work
and shirk all my work
take time to relax
look forward, think back
embrace solitude
so good for my mood
it’s summertime blues
a rumination cruise
BB'12
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Sunday, July 8, 2012

Com-posers Sunflower Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Com-posers
original watercolor sunflowers: 15" x 18"

Eminent Domain
is eminent domain
something finches disdain
as they each stake their claim
to my sunflower fame
do they not have a clue
I have etiquette rules
that they seem to eschew
as they grab and spit too
now I’d tell them to flee
‘cause they’re making a scene
and a mess at my feet
spitting shells through their teeth
but they are rather cute
in their black and gold suits
and their hollers and hoots
sound like piccolo flutes!
BB'12
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Friday, July 6, 2012

Com-posers Sunflower Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown





Com-posers
original watercolor sunflowers: various 11" x 14" , 15" x 17"

Wild and Crazy Girls
My wild and crazy girls
Their golden manes unfurled
Are doin’ the Lindy Hop
A dance they like a lot
Over/under,  push and pull
Oh they are such dancin’ fools
The waltz is good for other girls
Who want to keep their perfect curls
But my girls do not really care
About the state of their fair hair
Nor do they ever fret
If they break out in sweat 
‘Cause my girls in the sun
Just wanna have fun!
BB
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Endless Summer Still Life Watercolors by Daily Painter Bertie Brown

Endless Summer
original watercolor still life w/shells, basket, hydrangia: 22" x 22"

oh to be
by the sea
on a day such as this
would it be 
could it be
just the ultimate bliss....
treasures free
(there’s no fee)
in the ocean abyss
and these finds
so sublime
become still lifes of mine
BB'12
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