Nature's Wonder

A beauty of nature in every way

Near serene blue water and ponds

A vision that swims most everyday

With a quack sound he responds.

He primps and cleans

Parting each feather in between

A miracle of nature you will agree

His colors are amazing a sight to see

He is a blaze of orange, green and red

With bold stripes of black and white

Scattered about his small soft head

They are a natural to this land

Somewhere in China and around Japan

Europe was introduced in years gone by

So they are now abundantly free to fly

Their nest is high in the trees

When they hatch they all fall free

A rainbow of colors much more than three

His wings like sails, held high above

A sight to see I will never tire of

I stood in awe and was amazed

Such a graceful duck in many ways

The Mandarin Duck is surely a prize

God truly is an artist but that’s no surprise

Author: Pauline Libutti

Size: 8 x 8 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $100.00

Pauline Libutti, RiverRock Critters

You Lookin At Me

You lookin at me

I was quiet as I could be

In the flower garden of color

I notice you are so much taller

I love to roam and romp

Cheese is what I love to chomp

Have you seen any around

There is none I have found

We could be great friends

Let’s look around at this end

I’m not sure what you eat

But sharing would be a treat

So if your up to helping me my friend

I know we will be buddies till the end

Oh you say you like to eat bread

Well, Ok lets forge ahead

If cheese is found I’ll share

I eat bread too that’s only fair

Sounds like we could have a feast

Cheese, bread, at the very least

We truly are an unlikely pair

A mouse, a duck that want to share

Author: Pauline Libutti

Size: 8 x 12 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $175.00

Pauline Libutti, RiverRock Critters



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Respecting Wildlife

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For better or worse, much of the world we experience is dominated and controlled by human beings. We spend our days in houses, cars, and buildings, and inside these structures, we are in control. We assert our wills and manipulate our environment. Within the context of the human world, this is natural.

We often carry this attitude with us into the world of nature. We forget as we enter the forest, or sit on the edge of a pond, that we are moving into another realm, one that asks us to leave our baggage behind and surrender to a different sense of order and meaning.

We move from our everyday world into the world of Nature, we may not even notice it at first. We continue talking loudly into our cell phone or to a friend that is with us. We walk quickly as if we are on a busy city street, our eyes downcast, our thoughts hectic and hurried.

We may hear ducks calling, or wind moving through the leaves on a tree. If we notice the shift, we will naturally shift as well. If we don't we may get all the way through a beautiful park without having lowered our voices.

Next time you find yourself in the presence of wildlife-even if it's just a duck pond in the midst of urban hustle-try to move into a receptive state of openness and listening, no matter how much time you have. Allow yourself to be captivated and calmed by the energy of the wildlife that covers this earth. Teaching our children to be respectful of nature and to stop and observe is a gift they can always cherish.

We preserve the pocket of nature in our urban centers and large expanses of nature in our national parks because of the magic we feel in its presence. It reminds us of our smallness and calls us back to a deeper, quieter part of ourselves.

When we honor nature by being in its presence, we honor the mystery and wild beauty of our origin.

DAILY OM

The above art piece is from the RiverRock Wall Art collection. I wanted to reflect on the beauty of nature and the small critters that inhabit our surroundings. Peaceful, innocent, serene. This piece measures 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 and is priced at $45.00. This would truly compliment any part of your home and would also be a lovely gift for the animal lover in your life.

Pauline Libutti, RiverRock Critters.com

Duck Wall Art - My Cup Runneth Over

I couldn’t resist painting this picture I ran across and the story behind it. I put a little more color into it to enhance the ducklings and made it an art piece to decorate your home with color and realism.

“ A pair of tiny abandoned ducklings found battling against waves after being washed out to sea are being nursed back to health - in a teacup.”

The fluffy birds were saved from a watery grave when they were found by passing canoeist Chris Murray. I truly believe Chris was meant to cross paths with these ducklings to save them and in return receive their protection through his life journey. This was not by chance but for a purpose.

Duck totems represents emotional comfort and protection. Ducks are connected to feminine energies, the astral plane and emotions through their connection with water. They remind us to drink deeply from the water of life. Find comfort in your element and with those of like mind and spirit.

Ducks teach you how to maneuver through the waters of life with grace and comfort.

So if a duck is what you are drawn to connect with this totem through meditation. A quiet place, with soft music and a chance to clear your mind.

This wall art is a miniature measuring 7 ½ x 5 ½ that can be hung on the wall or put on a decorative easel. (easel not included )

Duck Wall Art

Size: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2

The item sells for $25.00

Pauline Libutti, RiverRock Critters.com