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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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Thursday, August 29, 2024

..of Happiness Watercolors by Bertie Brown

...of Happiness

original watercolor bluebird: 9" x 12"


Good Vibrations

I love the way

on a late August day

 the sun reaches down

to gather around

my sunflower girls

with their gold-yellow curls

and their skirts made of leaves

swaying in the breeze...

The birds of the air

and the insects working there

create a vibration

a vibrato celebration

as they all harmonize

their praise to the skies...

I’m thankful to be

by this shimmering sea

and grateful to hear

this music of the spheres 

BB'24


 

Saturday, August 24, 2024

TrioTrouble Watercolors by Bertie Brown

TrioTrouble

original watercolor sax player and musicians: 9" x 12"

from Studio B

yes, the time has come

to get the lead out

and get these things done

we know that they’re small

 and quirky, that too

plus, they’re priced right to sell

you need one, don’t you??

BB'24


 

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Sax*in*the City Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Sax*in*the City

original watercolor sax player: 9" x 12"


a musician displays 

exhibitionist ways

but it’s all okay

‘cause music filled days

and nights do remain

quite high on our list

of things we like best

so please don’t insist

we cease and desist!

BB'24


 

HumphryBogart Watercolors by Bertie Brown


HumphryBogart

original watercolor rooster: 9" x 12"


Good Vibrations

i love the way

on a late august day

 the sun reaches down

to gather around

my sunflower girls

with their gold-yellow curls

and their skirts made of leaves

that sway in the breeze...

the birds of the air

and the insects working there

create a vibration

a vibrato celebration

as they all harmonize

their praise to the skies...

i’m thankful to be

by this shimmering sea

and grateful to hear

this music of the spheres

BB'24

 

Thursday, August 15, 2024

August Rush Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

August Rush

original watercolor sunflowers: 10" x 14"


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'24


 

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The SunnyChix Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

The SunnyChix

original watercolor sunflowers: 10" x 14"


My sunflower girls are playin’ charades

I’m guessing they’re modeling

in a runway parade

they don’t ever worry

if their hips are too curvy

they’re not in a hurry

they don’t ever scurry

no, they just take their time

strut their stuff down the line

in their couture high-heeled shoe

by their fave,  Jimmy Choo

BB'24


 

Saturday, August 10, 2024

T-BoneSherry Watercolors by Bertie Brown

T-BoneSherry

original watercolor musician/trombone player: 8" x 10"

a musician displays 

exhibitionist ways

but it’s all okay

‘cause music filled days

and nights do remain

quite high on our list

of things we like best

so please don’t insist

we cease and desist!

BB'24


 

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

The Sunnies+One Sunflowers Watercolors by Bertie Brown

The Sunnies+One

original watercolor sunflowers: 10" x 14"


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 soirée 

will close down by 8 

BB'24


 

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Gossipin' Girls Sunflower Watercolors by Bertie Brown

Gossipin' Girls

original watercolor sunflowers: 10" x 14"


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'24