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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, August 19, 2020

Cat in the Bath Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Cat in the Bath

original watercolor cat portrait: 6" x 10"


there’s more to see

from Studio B

‘cause there’s never enuff

paintings of stuff

specific-ally

an orange kitty

and i think that she's

her owner's bee's knees

BB'20


 

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Cryin' Com-Posers Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Cryin' Com-Posers

original watercolor sunflowers: 15" x 22"


with summer concludin'

my house is exudin'

a welcomin' style

so do come on in

and visit awhile!

BB'20

 

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

RedHead Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

RedHead

original watercolor sunflowers: 12" x 18"


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 rumination cruise

BB'20

 

Monday, August 10, 2020

Redhead Com-Posers Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Redhead Com-Posers
original watercolor sunflowers:12" x 18"

Those Gossipin’ Girls
want y’all to know
they’re still hangin’ round
the ‘old folks’ hometown
seems they’re gettin’ set
to host an event
it’s been 50 years
since they left the nest
the menu’s the same
though some might complain
‘cause aging has changed
their innards these days
oh,  Bumblebee Burgers and Golden Finch Fries
will still hit the spot
but Butterfly Splits and Dragonfly Pies
are a bit o’re the top
so do not worry
it won’t be late 
this midnight soirĂ©e 
will close down by 8
BB'20


Angie Portrait Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Angie

original portrait: 8" x 10"


press on, you say

so that’s what I do

not cease and desist

that’s never okay…

to break through the fray

you gotta hang tough

and paint every day

talent’s just not enough

BB'20

                                                                      


                                                                        

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Core Com-Posers Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown


Core Com-Posers

original watercolor sunflowers and apples: 10" x 14"


my sunflowers are feelin’

a bit of inertia

hold on, Sophie said

I’ll get out the hose

and point, squeeze and squirt’cha

get ready, get set

you’ll feel better yet

and have lots of pep

‘cause I’m quite adept

at getting things wet

BB


Saturday, August 1, 2020

Convertible Com-Posers Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown


Convertible Com-Posers

original watercolor sunflowers 9" x 12"


oh my girls

with their curls

gossip all the day long

giggles here

sniggles there

oh the secrets they share

“she’s a lush”

then they blush

oh it’s all so unjust

when it comes 

to their chums

they tell all and then some

so I must 

paint and just

let them gab without fuss

it’s in jest

I just bet

though I’ve got no proof yet...

BB