I’ve been following Wesley Fleming since I wrote about his flame worked glass insects three years ago. His dedication, focus, skill and sheer talent continue to inspire. Here’s a look at Fleming’s latest work – the way he captures each insect’s delicate details and subtle movements is unbelievably beautiful.
Mantis Stalking a Wasp
Effetre glass, with borosilicate base, 6″ tall
Mantis Stalking a Wasp, detail
Golden Longhorn Beetle
Effetre glass with dichroic accent, 3″ long by 0.5″ wide & tall
Tarantula Hawk
Effetre glass, 2.5 inches long
Hercules Beetle
Effetre glass, 4.5 inches long
Cicindela campestris
Effetre and Double Helix glass, 3.25″ x 2.5″ x 1″
Dragonfly Resting on a Blade of Grass
Effetre and Double Helix glass, borosilicate base, 6″ tall, 4″ wingspan
Wesley Fleming creating Cicindela campestris
I have always felt that insects are extremely beautiful and the colours they posses are truly unique, but Fleming takes them to a whole new level! Amazing glass work!
The attention to detail is really impressive! Working in glass, I can appreciate how complex they are. The smaller something is the more important the details have to be.
Wesley’s work is amazing! I have one of his scarab beetles and it’s a treasured piece of my art glass collection.
the praying mantis with the wasp is just amazing. The mantis looks so real! What a fine artist.
Your bugs are beautiful! Do you make a glass ant?
I’m so happy to see Wesley featured! Not only is his work amazing, but he is a wonderful person. He will answer just about any question and is so humble about his work.
Wes is one of the most amazing glass artists i’ve ever seen, and as Susan pointed out, happy to answer questions from curious amateurs like myself