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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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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Piano Ma'am Musical Motif Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Knitter Kitty
original watercolor w knitter, kitten: 7" x 11"
The Soloist
original: 7" x 10"

Piano Ma'am
original  watercolor piano player: 7" x 10"

the Piano-forte
is high on my list
of things I should try
before I am missed
but how in the world
could my fingers and toes
work all of those keys
and pedals of gold???
I can’t even think
of reading bass clef
‘cause treble takes all
 the brains I’ve got left
so maybe I’ll just
be happy that I 
was suitably good 
playing horn while I could
BB'13
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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Coast Guard Seascape Watercolors by Bertie Brown


Coast Guard
original seascape watercolor Rockport, MA: 7" x 11"
On the Rocks
oh  my Sophie and me
we’d much rather be
on the rocks
by the docks
of Cape Ann by the Sea
and when a Nor’easter
those bellowing blows
nip at our keasters
our noses and toes
we’ll just hold on tight
as it wails day and night
till it blows out to sea
and safe we will be...
BB
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Petite Suite Still Life Watercolors by Bertie Brown


Petite Suite
original watercolor still life w/horn, apples, wine, bottles: 9" x 8"

Practice makes better
But perfect?
Not ever...
Especially if horn playing
Is what you can do
You’ll prob’ly improve
But that’s questionable, too
My advice to you
Buy a French Horn Kazoo!
BB
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Monday, March 25, 2013

The Reading Room Watercolors by Bertie Brown

The Flower Girl
original watercolor girl w/flowers: 7" x 9"
The Reading Room
original watercolor w/reader, sunflowers: 7" x 9"

I’m betting that she
is related to me
reading her book
in her favorite nook
hour by hour
she and her flowers
watch hope and pray
for a warm sunny day
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Saturday, March 23, 2013

Studio B Still Life Watercolors by Bertie Brown


Studio B  
original still life watercolor w/violin, tea pots: 7" x 10"

from studio B
there’s more, for you see
 there’s never enuff
paintings of stuff
specific-ally
as music-ally,
the violin et al
tea pots and pet-als
are always in vogue
for upscale art shows!
BB'13
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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Knitter Sitter Watercolors by Bertie Brown


Knitter Sitter
original watercolor Knitter: 7" x 10"

my sister’s a knitter
a fine knitter sitter
she sits and she clicks
those shiny long sticks
coaxing mile after mile
of yarn into tricks:
her magical styles
of socks called argyles
and mittens and vests
are simply the BEST
she expertly winds
these loops into gear
that keep us quite warm 
during COLD winters here
BB'13
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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Musical Feast Still Life Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Petite Suite
original watercolor still life w/violin: 6" x 9"
Musical Feast
original watercolor still life w/violin, fish plate: 8 1/2" x 9"

told ya
said I
 with a smile kinda sly
I’m workin’ it still
not gettin’ my fill
till all if it’s said
and then I’ll just lie
down on my queen bed
to rest my green eyes
and now empty head...
BB'13
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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Petite Suite Musical Motif Watercolors by Bertie Brown

The Soloist
original watercolor musician/guitar player: 6" x 9"

Petite Suite
original watercolor still life w/bouquet, bottles, fish plate: 6" x 9" 

MORE petite suites
from Studio B
I’m not gonna stop
pay attention to me!
there’s lots left to paint
musicians and more
plus still life abounds
with subjects galore
so onward I’ll go
painting twenty and some
till I’m finished, you see
then I’ll say it...well done!
BB'13
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Lobsterman Lairs Rockport MA Watercolor by Bertie Brown

Rockport Reverie
original watercolor/Rockport, MA: 8" x 11"

Lobsterman Lairs
original watercolor marine seascape/Rockport MA: 12" x 12"

Lobsterman Lairs
Line historic Bearskin Neck
Quaint little shacks
 Where lobstermen store their wares
Buoys, nets, ropes
And traps are stacked there
It’s a place you should know
And if you do go
Let me show you around
‘Cause I love Cape Ann’s towns...
BB
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Monday, March 11, 2013

Petite Suites Musical Motif Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Petite Suite
original watercolor w/cello layer: 6" x 9"
Petite Suite
original watercolor w/trumpet player: 6" x 9"
Petite Suite
original watercolor w/violin player: 6" x 9"

the violin's a diva girl
when bowed she lets her notes unfurl
when plucked
her notes are quite abrupt
and when she’s played her last hurrah
she bows and takes two curtain calls!
BB'13

Petite Suite
orignal watercolor w/horn player: 6" x 9"

A Mellow Fellow
The French horn’s such a classy fellow
When played he sings a tune so mellow
When muted 
A new sound’s substituted
And when there’s nothing left to play
He simply packs himself away
BB'13
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Saturday, March 9, 2013

Petite Suite Still Life Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Petite Suite
original watercolor w/violin: 6" x 9"
Petite Suite
original still life watercolor: 5" x 7"

Petite Suite
original watercolor violinist: 6" x 9"
from Studio B
yes, her time has come
to get the lead out
and get these things done
we know that they’re small
 and quirky, that too
plus, they’re priced to sell
you need one, don’t you??
BB'13
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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Petite Suites Floral Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Poppy Pizzicato
original poppy watercolor: 7" x 10"

Poppy Pizzicato
original poppy watercolor: 8" x 11"

Daffo-daze
original daffodil watercolor: 7" x 7"


Com-posers
original sunflower watercolor: 8" x 11"

more Petite Suites
from Studio B
so in case you stop
to browse and to shop
let’s have us a chat
I would so like that! 
BB'13
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Saturday, March 2, 2013

Petite Suite Abstract Still Life Watercolors by Bertie Brown




Petite Suites
original watercolor abstract still life: 5 1/2" x 7 1/2"

ambiguity
if only we woulda
(we certainly shoulda)
this time of life coulda
 been so much more gooda
BB
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