Monday, December 31, 2018
sCat 2018 Watercolors by Bertie Brown
sCat 2018!
original watercolor Molly and sunflowers: 9" x 12"
what ho
Molly and I
Just want to know
who turned off the heat
And dimmed the lights low
where are the wool socks for our feet
Our sweater sets
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
And we both hope
That comes real soon!
BB
Labels:
Bertie Brown,
cat,
still life,
sunflowers,
watercolor
Sunday, December 23, 2018
String Fling Watercolors by Bertie Brown
String Fling
original watercolor w/violin, piano: 12" x 16"
A String Thing
The strings are such
A complicated section,
We say that and invoke
Our greatest affection,
With notes that soar
To the highest of heights
The violins bow frantically
Trying to get it just right!
And notes writ so low
A bass’s brow frowns
While bending to bow
So low to the ground.
Always self important
No humility, not a trace
They sit right up front
And take up prime stage space.
The rest of the orchestra
Accepts this with grace
Their parts they play well..
They are quite exceptional,
And oh so professional...
BB
Labels:
Bertie Brown,
musical instruments,
piano,
Violin,
watercolor
Friday, December 21, 2018
Bloomin' Fruit Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown
Bloomin' Fruit
original watercolor still life w/sunflowers: 11" x 14"
Sunflowers
sienna brown faces
sporting golden sun bonnets
reading Emily's quirky poems
and Edna's soaring sonnets
their leaves a canopy
of swirling skirts, it seems to me
and stems so tall and true
standing proud on high heeled shoe
with much grace they selflessly
spill sweet nectar, share their seeds
as nature's creatures fill their needs
a pleasing sight for all to see
BB
Labels:
Bertie Brown,
still life,
sunflowers,
watercolor
Thursday, December 20, 2018
The Girl That I Knew Somewhere Watercolors by Bertie Brown
The Girl That I Knew Somewhere
original watercolor still life: 15" x 18"
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...
so we must ensure
the painting’s success
this work must secure
it’s soulful-ishness
BB
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Poppy Pizzicato Watercolors by Bertie Brown
Poppy Pizzicato
original watercolor poppies: 11" x 14"
the popular girls
sporting orange poppy curls
are preening all about
and gossiping, no doubt
they do this all day long
for surely they aren’t wrong
you’ve seen their little clique
they’re the best, they really think
they sing their own praise songs
on a stage they do belong
and certainly we all know
that their beauty steels the show!
BB
Com-Posers Sunflowers Watercolors by BertieBrown
Com-Posers
original watercolor sunflowers: 9" x 12"
Thanks be to God
For the Blessed Lord Jesus,
God’s Gift, The Son,
Our reason to say
Merry Christmas, Everyone!
BB
Horns of Note Watercolors by Bertie Brown
Horns of Note
original watercolor musical iinstrument painting: 17" x 23"
don’t want knickknacks
don’t want toys
don’t need rich snacks
to enjoy
just stop by
and we’ll spend time
drinking tea
or glass of wine
catching up
on days gone by
which look better
from behind!
but
if you MUST
buy me some stuff
then i insist
a DickBlick gift
card will do the trick!
BB’17
Labels:
Bertie Brown,
Horn,
intruments,
still life,
Trumpet,
watercolor
Monday, December 17, 2018
The Bees Knees in Three Watercolor Portraits by Bertie Brown
The Bees Knees in Three
original watercolor portraits
The Grandies are growing
older, it’s true
i’ve tried stoppin’ them
but what can ya do
now Sophie is 9
does gymnastics and dance
when she’s got the chance
she loves to do crafts
Annabelle’s 8
a whippersnapp-ee
plays piano and swims
and sings beautifully
the Wildman’s number 3
that’s Aaron, you see
he loves his play dough
and superheros
they’re all growing up
and what does that mean?
my sons are not teens
but middle age-ees!
and PopPop and me?
we hate to admit
we’re mature, just a bit
and, well, elder-ly : SH_T!
yet we ALL agree
in our fam'ly tree
those grandies are still
the bees knees in threes!
BB’18
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Saturday, December 15, 2018
Posey Pix Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown
Posey Pix
original watercolor sunflowers: 8" x 10"
Sophie Says
what ho
I just 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
that I’m not s’posed to touch
and there seems to be such
a decorating fuss
it’s confusing, you know
for a three year old, so
I’ll just ask BB
I’m hoping that she
can explain it to me!
BB
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Monday, December 10, 2018
Winter White Watercolors by Bertie Brown
Winter White
original watercolor still life w/tea pot: 12" x !5"
may your points in space
be in thoughts of grace
and your mind’s eye hold
pictures true and bold
let His mercy speak
on a zephyr sweet
while your mem’ries keep
you in comforting peace
as i pray for you
while you wander through
this cross season know
that i care for you
bb’18
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Labels:
Bertie Brown,
still life,
tea pot,
watercolor
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Artsy Quilts Watercolors & Others by Bertie Brown
BB's Girls' Quilts
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
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Grandie Girl Watercolors by Bertie Brown
Grandie Girl
original watercolor portrait: 8" x 10"
Negotiate!
that must be my fate
as many a day
I make myself wait
for Grandies to take
their good ole sweet time
to co-oper-ate
and since there are three
I think you’ll agree
that this stage might be
a long wait indeed
seems they’ve gotten clever
with their play endeavors
they all love to dump
their toys in a clump
the fact is it’s fun
for them when I say
I’ve had quite enough
of tripping on stuff
I’m beginning, you see
to remember those days
when my boys, all three
behaved this same way!
now I might admit
I sometimes get miffed
but Grandies indeed
are the Bees’ Knees in Threes!
BB
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Saturday, November 24, 2018
Centerfold Sunflowers Watercolors by Bertie Brown
Centerfold Sunflowers
original watercolor sunflowers: 10" x 14"
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 crackers and brie
sip Long Isle Iced Teas
would I, do you see,
be happy with ease?
no I must insist
on my painting trysts!
BB
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Savvy Anna Watercolor Portraits by Bertie Brown
Savvy Anna
original watercolor portrait: 8" x 10"
Savvy Anna
the prettiest southern belle
as you all can tell
I see it right now
in my mind’s eye somehow
these moments I’ll recall
as she makes her debut
at a debutante’s ball
in some historic-ly old
and grand Savannah hall
BB
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Friday, November 16, 2018
Winter SunFlowers Watercolors by Bertie Brown
Winter Sunflowers
original watercolor sunflowers, bananas, pear, lemon: 10" x 13"
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 harsh winds now wailin’
seems the sun has gone sailin’
so I’m getting all set,
though it’s hard not to fret,
as blankets cover my lap
and I settle in
for a long mid-winter’s nap......
BB
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Labels:
Bertie Brown,
still life,
sunflowers,
watercolor
Singer BarB Portraits by Bertie Brown
Singer BarB
original watercolor portrait: 7" x 7"
i once had a thought
original and clever...
but that thought i forgot!
gone forever? i hope not..
still, i’m dismayed
yes fraught
and distraught
‘cause it may have been great
that thought i just lost!
BB
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Saturday, November 10, 2018
Fall-out Plein Air Watercolors by Bertie Brown
Fall-out
original watercolor plein air landscape: 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
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Labels:
Bertie Brown,
plein air landscape,
watercolor
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