The WindyCity Times Square
original watercolor woodwind scape: 10" x 14"
Quints Jam
The woodwind Quintet
Is surprised and upset
That a brass French Horn-et
Is allowed on their set
But the French Horn explained
While the Woodwinds complained
That his rich rounded sound
Keeps the Woodwinds anchored down
So they changed all their plans
And that’s how it began
For the “Woodwind Quints Jam”
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ToeBean Cleanin'
original watercolor pet portrati: 8" x 10"
Molly’s Folly
Molly works out
it’s plain to see
just look at that sleek
leg and furry knee
she stays in top shape
‘cause she knows it makes
her creative self soar
doing work she adores
i’m sure you can see
we both like our art
we’re ready to start
our own gallery
we’ll feature just us
that’s how it must be
‘cause artistic’ly
two’s company
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The Blues
original watercolor bluebirds: 8" x 10"
at this time of year
when cold is ev'rywhere
two glasses of wine,
not one, calms my mind
might winter decease,
desist or at least
call it a day
and just go away
I’m tryin’ to stay
upbeat, by the way,
with Mozart, i’ve got,
Beethoven and Bach
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Juno's Peeps'nProp
original watercolor landscape w/ Juno the beagle: 10" x 14"
Juno's in charge
and that really means
he's been ev’rywhere
well that’s how it seems
it’s nat’ral you know
‘cause curiously
most pets are the same
they’re curious you see
so if there’s a change
some diff’rent design
he's gonna be there
to make sure all's fine
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DoggoDayz
original watercolor pet portrait: 6" x 9"
from Studio B
yes, the 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??
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The Old Rugged Cross
original watercolor still life w/cello/piano: 9" x 12"
the piano is back
and these are the facts
there’s still lots to do
with a keyboard that’s new
but vintage is in
what a glorious thing
and bowing the strings
neath a cross fairly sings
of the hope old hymns bring
of our Savior and King
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Anita's Palette
original watercolor still life: 10" x 15"
so this is the question
can i toss intention
and renounce all strife
at this stage of life?
could i, if you please,
watch daytime tv
munch crackers and brie
sip long isle iced teas
would i, do you see,
be happy with ease??
seems i have this need
and create-tivity
to paint day by day
this life that i lead
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Woodwinded
print: 10" x 14"
Toast!
cheers to beginnings
for 2000-22
I do hope my paintings
are pleasing to you
so here’s to good starts
what e're they may be
as paper and paint
spread out before me
may each have a touch
of magic I trust
as bravely I wield
my pencils and brush!
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