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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, June 29, 2019

Sweatin' Sunflowers Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Sweatin' Sunflowers 
original watercolor sunflowers: 10" x 13"

a summer’s romance
that time to relax
glance forward, just a bit
but never look back...
jasmine and honeysuckle
sweet scents of seduction
flirty fireflies wink
quick bursts of combustion
warm summer nights
a cashmere caress
sun-drenched daylight
cool linen, dazzling white
 'tis summer’s sun-dance
step out, take a chance
these days go by fast

so enjoy while it lasts....
BB'19

Thursday, June 27, 2019

The Buzzer Watercolors by Bertie Brown

The Buzzer
original watercolor bee: 4" x 6"

Enigma
A swarm of buzzing bees, on tiptoe
Sipping nectar, sneaking about
A bevy of dancing butterflies, en-point
Nibbling coyly, wings stretched out.....
A frenzy of furtive finches
Swoop down in a flurry
Causing others to flee
In a hurry
It’s a task of great import
Filling up their bitty bellies
In this haven of summertime rest

My backyard belly deli……
BB

Endless Summer Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Endless Summer
original watercolor still life w/hydrangia: 15" x 15"

a bevy of bees
sip nectar, sneak about
balletic butterflies
nibble coyly, wings spread out

we’re down in the ‘hood’
the ambience, good
we all share this space
extolling its grace
but finches, those grinches
just don’t play the game
they swoop in a fury
causing many to scurry
the petals they strip
snip nip and rip
the shells from the seeds
they spit at my feet
fine-ly they flee
those snippy birdies
and all of us "B"s
are grateful returnees
it all happens here
this summer fiesta
at BB’s Belly deli
my haven of resta!
BB

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Flutter-By Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Flutter-By 
original watercolor butterfly" 5" x 7"

The Belly Deli
The Girls are back
Dressed in Gold and black
 Relaxing, sunbathing
With butterflies waiting
For a sweet nectar tasting
it’s a bevy of bellies

In my backyard Belly Deli
BB

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Buzzin' Along Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Buzzin' Along
original watercolor bumble Bee: 6" x 8"

Plein Air Posers
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

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Rhythm 'n Blues Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Rhythm 'n Blues
original still life watercolor w/blue bowl/botteles: 11" x 15" 

Harmo-nious Perso-nious
went out for a run 
this very fine day
had lots to be done
stuff that gets in the way
of some fun in the sun
but nature’s libretto
called out ceremo-nious
in pleasing vibrato
a sound tremolo-nious
twas something I sought to
experience in perso-nious
and when I got done
on this very fine day
from my run in the sun

I was all tuned up and completely harmo-nious
BB

The Lion and the Lamb Watercolors by Bertie Brown


The Lion and the Lamb
original watercolor lion, sheep: 8" x 10"

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 that work
take time to relax
look forward, think back
embrace solitude
consider my mood
it’s summertime blues

a soul soothing cruise
BB

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Well Com-Posed Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown


Well Com-Posed
original watercolor sunflowers, violin" 12" x 13

It’s a picnic kind of day
Sublime in many ways
With jam and buttercups spread
A-top our Wonder bread
Sophie and me
In a pasture of green
Beside the still water
My cup runneth over….

Cheers for granddaughters!
BB

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Com-Poser Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Com-Poser
original watercolor sunflower: 10" x 10"
It’s a picnic kind of day
Sublime in many ways
With jam and buttercups spread
A-top our Wonder bread
My Grandies and me
In a pasture of green
Beside the still waters
My cup runneth over….

Cheers for granddaughters!
BB

Monday, June 10, 2019

Tulip Trios Watercolors by Bertie Brown


Tulip Trios
original watercolor tulips: 9" x 12"
Haughty
 that’s what
my Sophie thought
the first time she viewed
our tulips in bloom
‘cause there they all stood
as only they could
with petals held high
reaching up to the sky
now Sophie and I
know daffodils try
to brighten our days
with their friendly ways
not haughty, aloof
their faces, the proof
of good will and cheer

‘cause good times are here
BB'19

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Accordion to My Sister Watercolors by Bertie Brown


Knitter Sitter                                    Accordion to My Sister
original watercolor knitter/ accordionist: 8" x 10"
my sister’s a knitter
a fine knitter sitter
she sits and she clicks
those long shiny 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

Thursday, June 6, 2019

MozNotz Makers Watercolors by Bertie Brown

MozNotz Makers
original musical motif watercolor: 10" x14"

a musician displays 
exhibitionist ways
but it’s all okay
‘cause music filled days
and nights do remain
quite high on our list
of things we like best
so please don’t insist

we cease and desist!
BB