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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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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Historic Lancaster Shuts House Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Historic Shuts House

original watercolor Shuts' House Library: 9" x 12"


Sophie and I know

that sometimes it’s best

to simply allow

a painting to rest

it may not be done

though there are intense

and beautiful hues

that seem to make sense

we want to be sure

we have to confess

that this work secures

it’s soulful-ishness

BB'25


 

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Shuts House Library Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Shuts House Library

original watercolor landscape: 9" x 12"


Curiosity

curiouser and curiouser

it seems to me

this spring is the bomb

at flirting you see

‘cause just when you feel

a warm gentle breeze

a sun so friendly

you’re relaxin’ indeed

a cold front blows in

equipped with more rain

it spreads itself out

and i want to shout

oh yes there’s the rub

when springtime has come

those idyllic days

are quickly undone….

BB'25


 

Thursday, June 5, 2025

DoeBoy Animal Portrait Watercolors by Bertie Brown

DoeBoy

original watercolor fawn: 9" x 12"


right from day one

we all loved the sun

'twas never enough

we were never quite “done”

our faces were bronzed

our hair sun-streaked gold

our innocence reigned

we’d never grow old

but time has a way

a mean streak, I’d say,

of hastening the days

that youth does betray

so now that we’re old

or older, to wit,

we’re gonna wise up

and be careful, just a bit...

BB'25

 

Saturday, May 31, 2025

The BeezKneez Watercolors by Bertie Brown

The BeezKnee

original watercolor portrait: 8" x 10"

A is for Annabelle

and for addition

B is for BB

who’s newest submission

is C for cousin

'cause now there are two!

D is for delight

and double, too

who would have guessed

 my boys having girls

so yes, I’m twice blessed

“What a Wonderful World”

BB


 

Thursday, May 29, 2025

The BeezKneez Watercolors by Bertie Brown

The BeezKneez

original watercolor portrait: 8" x 10"

Anarchy!

Sophie says

You’re not the boss of me!

Sophie says

you’ve got to let me be!

I want this thing

and that thing’s mine too

there is so much

that I want to do

I know it’s yours

and it just might break

it’s on the floor

so it’s mine to take!

I need to climb

though I’m scared to fall

those steps are high

but I’ll try them all

stay by my side

I need to be safe

please hold my hand

while I take my stand! 

BB

 

Monday, May 26, 2025

Cat-astrophy Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Cat-astrophy

original watercolor cat portrait: 8" x 10"

indigo grace 

a gentle place

for quiet thoughts

and simple talks

refreshed, renewed

we’ve work to do

so on we press

inspired no less

by warmer days

and short vacays

new ways to play

in sun or shade

BB'25



 

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Buster! Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Buster!

original watercolor Plumpton Park Zoo's Buster: 9" x 12"

it’s summer and since

i’ve got originals and prints

a wide selection can be found 

of essential BertieBrowns

so do come and choose one

or two or a threesome

the price will fit right

into your budget and life!

BB'25


 

Thursday, May 22, 2025

PinStripes Watercolors by Bertie Brown

PinStripes

original watercolor zebra: 9" x 12"

and the zebra said 

to his buddies in the zoo 

why don’t we simply try

to lay our views aside

let's get along today 

‘cause that’s the safer way

to live in peace ’n harmony

will  benefit us all you see

BB'25


 

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

PoppyTops Watercolors by Bertie Brown

PoppyTops

original watercolor poppies: 9" x 12"


Poppy Pageant

more red-haired girls

than we’d hoped for or imagined

it looks just like

a beauty pageant!

Sophie and I, artistic hosses

are painting their portraits

till our poppy bosses

are simply long stems

with great petal losses!

we’ve less than a week

to get the job done 

we’re hoping for good weather

with plenty of sun!

BB


 

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

PoppyCrop Watercolors by Bertie Brown

PoppyCrop

original watercolor poppies: 10" x 14"


spring is a tease

don’t flatter her please

‘cause she’s such a flirt

in her daffodil skirt

oh some days she’s warm

and sweet, that’s for sure

while other days roar

with cold winds ’n storms

so face it, we’re not friends

and i do wish she’d end

‘cause i’m in the mood

for a summer long June

BB’25


 

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Growin''Up Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Growin'Up

original watercolor portrait: 8" x 10"


Sophie’s Spring

Grassy green grass

Prickles and tickles

Sophie’s pink piggies

All wiggly and squiggly

Babbling birdie birds

Chirp quirky birdie words

Buzzing bees fly

By Sophie’s blue eyes

Daffodils gaze

Tulips parade

My poppies sing praise

Springtime, nature’s fling-time

“Neath a shy smiling sun

Nature’s prelude

To the deluge 

Of summer days soon to come...

BB