Posers
original watercolor still life w/tulips: 9" x 12"
there’s def’nitely
a space for me
in this new year
as this I see
more work to do
with more thought to
creative ways
that hit the mark
of ending well
a well thought start
BB'23
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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
Posers
original watercolor still life w/tulips: 9" x 12"
there’s def’nitely
a space for me
in this new year
as this I see
more work to do
with more thought to
creative ways
that hit the mark
of ending well
a well thought start
BB'23
BuzzBoy
original wastercolor w/bees, sunflowers: 9" x 12"
what ho
Sophie and I
just want to know
who switched off the heat
and dimmed the lights low
where are the wool socks for our feet
our cashmere sweaters and turtlenecks
who said summer could retreat?
we are cold and so distressed
why can’t winter last one week
it’s time I guess
to hibernate
until next June
please come back soon..
BB
Players
original watercolor instrumental, horn/ trumpet: 17" x 22"
Bobbie Corno
an alias don’cha know
doesn’t tiptoe around
like others he’s found
but plays out right proud
and oft’ times quite loud
‘cause really, why doubt
and fumble about
with 16 feet of tubing
and a bell worthy of spewing
forth plenty of sound
more beauteous, unbound
than others, hands down!
BB'23
ComBuzztion
original watercolor sunflowers, bees: 9" x 12"
Bloom Anew
BB says
I hope and pray that soon
BB says
my kindred month of June
Bb says
will hum it’s friendly tune
as it brings summer anew
so my sunflowers can bloom
I will laugh at last
‘cause she’s come back
fair weather in her sack!
BB
Bootcamp
original watercolor sunflwoers/boots: 9" x 12"
Toast!
cheers to beginnings
for 2000- twenty three
I do hope my paintings
do more than succeed
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
BB'23
These Boots
original watercolor sunflower. boots: 9" x 12"
Sophie says
I really cannot wait
Sophie says
for a sunny day
Sophie says
probably in late May
when the winter will be over
meadows will burst forth in clover
we will paint plein air
in fields so fair
we hope to see you there!
BB'23
Van Cleve-ish
original watercolor still life w/sunflowers, shoes: 9" x 12"
Fine Whine
my sister says
you are gonna get it
my sister says
you get a weather credit
my sister says
when this winter has been bedded
and the spring is this way headed
it will be so fine
the temps so kind you’ll renounce all your whine...
BB'23
Toast!
cheers to beginnings
for 2000-twenty some
i do hope my paintings
are touched with some fun
so here’s to good starts
whatever they be
as wet paper + paint
spread out before me
may each have a touch
of magic i trust
as i draw and paint
with pencil and brush!
BB
Practice makes better
But perfect?
Not ever...
Especially if horn playing
Is what you can do
You’ll prob’ly improve
But that’s questionable, too
My advice to you
Buy a French Horn Kazoo!
BB
Gossip Girls
The sunflower girls are gettin’ together for lunch
And gossip and news at the “Cafe Munch Bunch”.
The menu for today's Sunflower Brunch:
Bumble Bee Burgers and Golden Finch Fries
For dessert: Butterfly Splits and Dragonfly Pies....
So do not tarry, don't be late
For this fine midday tete-a-tete!
BB
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
and 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 croissants with cheese
sip Long Isle Iced Teas
would I, do you see,
be happy with ease??
BB