SunnyApples Watercolors by Bertie Brown

SunnyApples

original watercolor sunflowers/apples: 10" x 14"

Practice makes better

But perfect?

Not ever...

Especially if painting

Is what you can do

You’ll prob’ly improve

But that’s questionable, too

My advice to you

Buy a Bertie Brown or two!

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Apple Crisp Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Apple Crisp

original watercolor still like w/apples, sunflower

with summer concludin'

my house is exudin'

a welcoming style

so do come on in

and visit awhile

i’ll set out some fruit

'n flowers 'n play

some classical tunes

how’s Mozart for you?

then we can create

our own unique view

with paper 'n paint

for an hour or two

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Rhythm 'n Blues Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Rhythm 'n Blues

original watercolor still life w/lemon/apples: 12" x 15"

an item of hers

a few of my own

some are just borrowed

I’ve got them on loan

those years, 92!

amazingly quick

filled every last nook

and cranny I think

and now as I sort

through the stuff she held dear

will I at long last

go joyfully, not fear?

it’s one out of one

that’s how it’s been done

since time has begun

it can’t be outrun

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Apple Jax Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Apple Jax

original watercolor apples: 8" x 10"

Sophie says

BB what’cha doin’?

BB says

lookin’ all around

and this is what I’ve found

the fact is this

I’ve made a list

of works I love

that did not miss

the mark I set

for sure success

and though I know

bragadocio

is not allowed

I’ll not be cowed

I’ve got a LOT

that hit the spot

that’s great, you say

but not so, hey

It’s hard to paint

more-better-best

‘cause that’s a test

that makes me sweat!

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Octoberfest Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Octoberfest

original watercolor sunflowers, apples: 12" x 12"

Abrupt

is how i’d describe

the weather outside

‘cause one day it’s HOT

and pleasant - it’s NOT

the next day’s so cold

there’s frost on my nose

the furnace is running

it seems ‘round the block

while i sit here humming

the ‘icelandic rock’

so where did it go

that summertime cheer

did it show up this year

did i miss it, i fear

i’m sportin’ enough

sweaters and stuff

i’d rather be sweatin’ 

but cold’s what i’m gettin’

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Bloom 'n Fruit Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Bloom 'n Fruit

original watercolor still life w/lemon, oranges, apples, sunflowers: 10" x 14"

just keep tryin’, you say

so that’s what I do

not cease and desist

that’s never the way...

to break through the fray

you gotta hang tough

and paint every day

talent’s just not enough

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February Fruit 'n Flowers Watercolors by Bertie Brown

February Fruit 'n Flowers

original watercolor still life w/sunflowers, apples, bananas, lemon, oranges: 14" x 10"

there’s more to see

from Studio B

‘cause there’s never enuff

creative cool stuff

specific-ally

a summer motif

urging winter, you see

to simply RETREAT!

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February Fruit Cup Watercolors by Berie Brown

February Fruit Cup

original watercolor still life w/oranges, apples, bananas, lemon: 6 1/2" x 15"

yes, things are askew

but that’s acceptable, too

‘cause when it’s called art

reality departs

and my point of view

might convince even you

that some things can be

true for both you and me

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Cold Play Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Cold Play

original watercolor still life w/sunflowers, apples. lemon: 10" x 14"

Sophie’s Sun Sack

remember back when

we played in the sun

yes summer was then

days so full of fun

and do you recall

you looked up to ask

could we pack it all

up tight in a sack

we’d store it away

then open that pack

on a cold winter’s day

for a sun bathing nap!

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Petite Suites Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Petite Suite

original watercolor still life w/apples, apples, enamelware: 8" x 8"

Petite Suite

original watercolor sunflowers: 6" x 8"

Play Away

it’s really okay

to chill out and play

we all know we should

that is understood

but still we forget

and totally get

ourselves in fun debt

we think if we could 

buy us some fun

then surely we would 

feel wonderf’ly good 

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Beauty Queens Still Life Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Beauty Queens

original still life watercolor w/apples, bottles, bowls: 22" x 22"

Spring Musical

oh spring

is the thing

we hope for in November

long for in December

lose in January

right through February

cry for in March

die for in April

can’t wait one more day

for the merry month of May

and still cold temps cling

to every bloomin’ thing!

so when the month of June

bursts suddenly into view

I look around and smile

PLEASE stay with me awhile

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Apple Stack Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Apple Stack

original watercolor still life w/apples: 5" x 7"

What, Ho

it’s FREEZIN’ outside

‘cause what is it now

‘bout 20 below??

we don’t have enough

closets of coats

to keep out the chill

of this winter’s huff

and wind, I declare

is pushin’ the bounds

of stayin’ beyond

good manners, I swear!

so Sophie and I

surrender, okay?

we’re takin’ a break

from runnin’ out there.....

yet maybe there’s hope 

the temps just might rise

the winds could depart

we’ll put on our shoes 

and lay down some smoke!

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ColdPlay Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Petite Suites

original : 4" x 5"

It’s Me That You See

Sophie was curious

And, oh so serious

“BB,” she inquired

“When you are inspired

How long does it take

You to draw and paint

A bright pretty picture

A special scene captured?”

“Well Sophie, my muse

You’re here with me, too

So you do have some clues

Regarding all that I do

But I’ll answer quite simply:

A painting takes distinctly

As long as it seems

That I have been me

And it’s me in those paintings,

If you look closely, you’ll see.”

I say that emphatically

And slightly dramatically!

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Appel Stack Still Life Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Apple Stack

original watercolor still life w/apples:10" x 10"

Winter Blues

oh, how I long for June or July

with summer sunshine

and butterflies passing by

this season of cold 

has taken it’s hold

with sonw storms assailin'

and harsh winds now wailin’

so i'm getting set,

though it’s hard not to fret,

for a long winter's nap

 blankets piled on my lap

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On A Winter's Day Still Life Watercolors by Bertie Brown

On A Winter's Day

original watercolor still life w/apples, sunflower, bust: 9" x 12"

i once had a thought

original and clever...

but that thought i forgot!

gone forever? i hope not..

still, i’m dismayed 

so fraught and distraught

‘cause it may have been great

that thought i just lost!

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Sunflower/Sauce Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Sunflower/Sauce

original watercolor still life w/apples, sunflowers: 9" x 12"

evening oblations

gives solace to me

with new revelations

waiting to be

so lest I forget

the beauty I see

i’ll daily inspect

this view thankfully

and paint joyfully

His grand poetry 

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Apple Corps Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Apple Corps

original still life watercolor w/apples, basket: 9" x 12"

I once had a thought

original and clever...

but that thought I forgot!

gone forever? 

I hope not..

still, I’m dismayed 

fraught and distraught

‘cause it may have been great

that thought I just lost!

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There's Still Life Watercolors by Bertie Brown

There's Still Life

original watercolor still life w/bottle, sunflower, apples: 11" x 14"

Sophie Says

what ho

i really want to know

who’s lying in that manger bed

with a stable roof o’er His head
and why are there reindeer
flying in the night sky
with a guy in a sleigh
following close behind
And
there’s a tree in our house
with packages strewn about
and Mommy's in a fuss
baking lots of good stuff
it’s confusing, you know
for a six year old, so
i’ll just ask BB
she'll explain it to me!

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Indigo Imaging Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Indigo Imaging

original watercolor w/apples: 11" x 14"

indigo grace 

a gentle place

for quiet thoughts

and simple talks

an apple, two?

for me and you

refreshed, renewed

we’ve work to do

so on we press

inspired no less

by cooler days

of autumn-ness

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Beauty Queens Still Life Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Beauty Queens

original still life watercolor w/bottles, bowls, donkey: 18" x 23"

the donkey is back

though he’s not exact-

ly the star of this show

but i think he knows

and somehow his walk-

through leads us along

there’s rhythm in blues

from his point of view

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