Pepper Plaza
original watercolor peppers: 10" x 14"
there’s more to see
from Studio B
‘cause there’s never enuff
creative cool stuff
specific-ally
a pepper motif
a still life you see
created by me!
BB'22
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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
Pepper Plaza
original watercolor peppers: 10" x 14"
there’s more to see
from Studio B
‘cause there’s never enuff
creative cool stuff
specific-ally
a pepper motif
a still life you see
created by me!
BB'22
Pepper Platter
original watercolor peppers: 10" x 14"
the pepper-azi have got
the whole bloomin’ lot
surrounded, bound and gagged
and one of 'em's gonna hang
with Veg Cassidy and his gang
well I’ve just gotta say
crime never ever does pay
they all will get chopped
and thrown into a pot
by some well known famous chef
ratatouille is up next
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Pepper Patter
original watercolor w/peppers: 14" x 10"
pitter patter
pepper chatter
what’s the news
and latest reviews
who just got sacked
was told to get packed
and leave with his knives
despite all his cries
yes, you know the show
we watch from our bowl
and grateful are we
‘cause we’re posers you see
our owner just paints
so we’ll not be braised
sliced diced nor arranged
on your fancy plates!
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Autumness
original watercolor plein air landscape: 9" x 12"
may autumn come gentler
o’er dew glittered morns
meandering zephyrs
refreshment adorned
it’s time to embrace
this summer’s demise
the sun’s fading grace
and hazy blue skies
autumness comes
routinely, you see
it’s time to move on
what will be will be
BB'22
Com-Poser
original watercolor sunflower: 9" x 12"
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 50 some 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 really a bit over the top
but please do not worry
it won’t be that late
this midnight soirée
will close down by 8
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Com-Posers
original watercolor sunflowers: 15" x 17"
Simple Girls
my sunflower girls
are simple and yet
the beauty they share
is simply the best
their petals, like bonnets,
are sun drenched and golden
it’s like someone spread
sweet butter upon ‘em
they don’t like to squint
so they wear dark shades
but sunblock is not
their choice, they admit
they follow the sun
from morning till night
then rest in their beds
until the day light
that’s how it’s been done
it’s simply their way
for all of their kin
and all of their days
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the Pepper*azzi
original watercolor peppers: 10" x 14"
Pepper Patter
Peppers here, peppers there
Peppers poppin’ everywhere
Some are yellow
More are green
Most are mellow
Laid back fellows
But let’s not stop
With that mild lot
Let’s go for HOT
And that means RED
The big red bell?
Well I think not
But you can tell
Those small hot shots
Are packin’ heat
That’s tough to beat!
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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
The Blog
Hey there mommy
Guess what Daddy
Grandma BB
Got accepted
To a website
Or a blogsite
Which is just
What Grandma BB thinks is great luck!
She’ll post paintings
That are waiting
To be purchased
By a merchant
Or collector
Art inspector
Or someone
Who loves her work and wants to buy some......
She will prob’ly
Post our Ozzie
And that work she
Titled “Sophie”
She’ll work hours
Posting flowers
Music themes
And in between
Some landscape scenes....
Then we’ll wait here
Hope and pray here
That somebody
Sees her work there
And sends e-mails
With some details
Of an order for
A work to fit their decor!
BB
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!
BB