Bloomin' June Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Bloomin' June 

original watercolor w/ sunflowers, susies: 11" x 14"

what HO!

i really didn’t know

that dizziness comes

from playin’ the flute some….

it does seem to me

with my head ‘tween my knees

that playin’ the horn

was easier born

i thought it would be

a cinch, do you see

but give up….not i

i’ll get better…i’ll try!

and next, for some fun

(it’s amazing what comes

from having free time…

these projects i find)

yes, i’m gonna see

if a ukulele

is just the bee’s knees

and so right for me

if none of this works

by some fateful quirk

i’ll give up the flute

and return that cute uke!

in case you’re left wond’rin’

how all of this fits

it’s simply the gist

of my life sans hornist

oh yeah, i do art

painting dwells in my heart

and grandies do too

as you know they do

but summer is here

i’ve 8 weeks, so cheers

to music and art

’tis such a great start!

BB’15

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Bloomin' June Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Bloomin' June

original watercolors w/sunflowers, petunias: 8" x 10"

My Backyard Sauna

It’s a sunflower sauna

and my flora and fauna

are roasting and toasting

there’s even some boasting

“Oh back in the day

in Savannah, I’d say

twas a’ hundred and three

under a live oak tree

I, no sunflower, 

just a seed, don’t ya see

had a great aching need

to flee to PA

where I’d hoped to someday 

join the sunflower parade

as a backyard summer guest

at BB’s Sunflower Fest”

well, that was my quest

now I’m part of the crew

and it’s hot up here too

so we’re growling as we’re toweling.... 

Shoulda moved to Kalamazoo

BB

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Petunia Reunion Floral Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Petunia Reunion

original watercolor w/petunias: 11" x 14"

my petunia girls here

are struttin’ their stuff

YAYY, summer is near

and rain, THAT’S enough!

we’ve fine’ly got heat

I love it, do you?

it took LONG in comin’

but what can ya do...

now Sophie and I

will work en plein air

we’ll paint while they pose

with plenty of flair!

BB

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Petunias in June Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Petunias in June

original watercolor floral w/petunias: 11" x 14"

Sophie and I 

Are enjoying this fine weather

With temps in the 80’s

It couldn’t be better!

This sweet summer prelude

Has put us in the mood

For picnics at brunch

That last until lunch

Our silly girl talks

Become lazy long walks

Then quick jaunty jogs

In our sporty running togs

Return us home safe

Where nap-time awaits!

BB

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Bloomin' June Petunias Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Bloomin' June

original watercolor  floral w/petunias: 11" x 14"

Sophie and I 

Are painting plein air 

Under bright sunny skies

On a day so fair

Our flowers primp and preen

While we apply the sunscreen

Then get right to work

As we quench our paper’s thirst

With lots of water, that’s our technic

‘Cause happy accidents are what we seek!

Bleeding colors, water marks

Lights contrasting with darkest darks...

Working quickly, we’re in a hurry

(We try not to worry

Will this be a keeper

Or one we will bury?)

Well, Sophie girl

What do you think

She nodded and smiled

And gave me a wink! 

BB

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Tone Color Musical Motif Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Tone Color

original watercolor w/horn, violin, crayons: 11" x 14"

A View From the High C’s

Is where I’ll be

With sketchbook in hand

Though it’s not what I planned

As I once took my place

In the second horn space

Or I  played in the band

Or a show

With the pit crew way below...

But this view’s not so bad

There’s no stress to be had

Here in the Fulton’s lofty lairs

Above the balcony

And second stairs

Now the music that surrounds

These halls and abounds

Gives my drawings their sound

And I’m glad just to see

The view from the high C’s...

BB

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