Fantail Koi Pond Illusion Glass
Harmony in Painted Depths
Graceful Fantail Koi Gliding Through a Painted Pond
This luminous Illusion Glass work evokes the tranquil beauty of a garden pond, where two multi-colored fantail koi glide gracefully among lily pads in perfect, silent harmony. Hand-painted with specialized European enamel glass paints that fuse permanently to the surface upon firing, the koi, their flowing fins, shimmering scales, and surrounding lily pads glow with rich depth and lifelike serenity—vibrant oranges, deep blacks, crisp whites, emerald greens, and subtle royal blues creating an illusion of living movement suspended in glass.
The square composition is framed in traditional lead came construction, accented by hand-twisted silver plated copper wirework that forms delicate, organic tendrils and supports. Glass microbeads and turquoise Austrian crystals are embedded to enhance the watery texture and sparkling light play across the surface. Coordinating beadwork in cobalt, orange, turquoise, royal blue, and tangerine AB crystal tones adds rhythmic elegance and color depth. A beautiful Austrian crystal fish charm dangles at the base, completing the peaceful underwater narrative. The piece is suspended from a custom copper hanging element and rests above a customized bowl base, making it an ideal accent for a window where natural light can bring the pond to life.
Designed with a deliberate dual nature, it reveals its full magic in two lights: radiant and translucent when natural daylight shines through from behind, unveiling vibrant depth and illusion; painterly and richly atmospheric when viewed in ambient indoor light or shade, appearing as a glowing, hand-painted composition suspended in time.
Materials : Hand-cut art glass, lead came and solder, European enamel glass paints, hand-twisted copper wire, glass microbeads, Austrian crystals, coordinating crystal and glass beads, Austrian crystal fish charm, customized base.
Dimensions : Approximately 4” (square panel), total height including hanging and base ~16–18”.
Price : $375
Purchasing Note : Serious inquiries welcome. Message for additional photos, custom variations, or shipping details. Each piece emerges after more than 40 hours of meticulous handwork and remains a unique original.
Lead Note: This Illusion Glass piece uses traditional leaded solder sealed with a protective polymer coating. It is safe for normal decorative use.
Location: Louisiana, USA
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Fantail Koi Pond by Art Illusions by Young. Two graceful fantail koi swim serenely among lily pads in this hand-painted and leaded Illusion Glass panel. Their flowing, multicolored tails in vibrant shades of orange, red, white, and black create elegant ribbons of movement against a tranquil pond background. European glass paints bring luminous depth, subtle iridescence, and lifelike texture to every scale and fin. Micro glass beads and sparkling green Austrian crystals enhance the lily pads and water surface, while coordinating cobalt, emerald, royal blue, and tangerine crystal beadwork frames the composition with rich color and light play. A beautiful Austrian crystal fish charm dangles gracefully at the bottom. When sunlight passes through the glass, the piece glows with vibrant, translucent life and gentle motion; in ambient light, it reveals fine painterly brushwork and the peaceful harmony of a sunlit koi pond. A luminous and soothing tribute to the tranquil beauty of a garden pond and the graceful dance of these beloved ornamental fish.
Fantail Koi Pond by Art Illusions by Young against a dark background. Two graceful fantail koi swim serenely among lily pads in this hand-painted and leaded Illusion Glass panel. Their flowing, multicolored tails in vibrant shades of orange, red, white, and black create elegant ribbons of movement, dramatically highlighted against the dark backdrop. European glass paints bring luminous depth, subtle iridescence, and lifelike texture to every scale and fin. Micro glass beads and sparkling green Austrian crystals enhance the lily pads and water surface, while coordinating cobalt, emerald, royal blue, and tangerine crystal beadwork frames the composition with rich color and light play. A beautiful Austrian crystal fish charm dangles gracefully at the bottom. When sunlight passes through the glass, the piece glows with vibrant, translucent life and gentle motion; in ambient light, it reveals fine painterly brushwork and the peaceful harmony of a sunlit koi pond. A luminous and soothing tribute to the tranquil beauty of a garden pond and the graceful dance of these beloved ornamental fish.