There’s a quiet kind of magic on the Mermantau River.
The stillness of Louisiana’s marshland meets the soft, open sky,
and time seems to pause.
It’s here,
amidst this tranquil beauty,
that a pair of mallards takes flight…
graceful, timeless, and filled with stories
waiting to be uncovered.
Mallards on the Mermantau
is more than a painting;
it’s an invitation to step into
this serene Southern scene.
Through layers of collage, ink, acrylics, oils, and pastels,
I sought to bring the heart of the Mermantau to life…
not just as a landscape,
but as a soulful experience.
If you look closely,
you’ll find hidden treasures within the piece.
The drake,
following just behind her,
carries the bayou’s stories with him.
His wings shimmer with dragonfly patterns,
and deep in his thoughts,
a bullfrog leisurely backstrokes…
a playful nod to the whimsical side of nature.
In his belly,
a speckled trout,
a hunter’s dream,
reminds us of the richness of the waters below.
Ahead,
the hen leads with quiet elegance.
Her wings hold subtle layers of meaning…
blossoms blooming in her heart,
the spirit of A Little Princess tucked beneath her flight,
and the flutter of butterflies
that seem to lift her higher.
Together,
they glide through a creamy sky
dotted with daisies,
as if nature itself couldn’t resist
adding a bit of charm to their journey.
Every detail in this painting
is a story waiting to unfold…
a reflection of the South’s quiet beauty,
its resilience,
and its joy.
May it invite you to linger,
to look again,
and to discover something new each time.
As I worked on “Mallards on the Mermantau”,
I thought about the quiet magic of the South—
the way the marsh hushes the world,
the way flight feels like freedom,
the way certain moments make us pause,
just to take it all in.
I pray this piece holds those moments
and carries the sweetness of memories
made in the South,
the whisper of hidden treasures,
and the beauty of simply being.
For those who see the hidden stories
in the world around them,
this piece is a nod to your heart’s desire
to connect deeply,
to slow down,
and to appreciate the beauty
in life’s quiet moments.
Now it waits, ready to be discovered by the one who it belongs to.
Take a closer look here.
SHOP MALLARDS ON THE MERMANTAU
” But ask the animals, and they will teach you,
or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you…
In his hand is the life of every creature
and the breath of all mankind”
– Job 12:7-9
