Sea Turtle Illusion Glass

Silent Passage Through Painted Depths

Graceful Sea Turtle

Swimming Through Light and Water

From our studio in Folsom, Louisiana, this original Sea Turtle Illusion Glass captures the serene beauty of the Gulf waters. Hand-painted and leaded with delicate nautical details, the turtle glides among soft waves and through translucent depths, feeding among drifting jellyfish while a distant boat passes in hushed silhouette against the horizon. Hand-painted with specialized European glass paints that fuse permanently to the surface, the turtle’s shell and surrounding waters shimmer with layered color and light—creating an illusion of fluid motion and living ocean memory. The translucent glass allows daylight to illuminate the scene with a luminous glow, while ambient indoor light reveals it as a painterly artwork.

The piece is framed in traditional lead came construction, accented by hand-twisted copper nautical knots that evoke rope and rigging. It rests on a customized blown glass base filled with clear epoxy and scattered with iridescent glass fragments that catch and reflect ambient light. The copper hanging hook and stand complete the composition, allowing the work to float gently in space.

A quiet meditation on the Gulf’s enduring grace, this piece invites viewers to linger—watching light move through painted water as if witnessing the scene itself unfold in real time.

Dimensions : 14” diameter (glass panel), 19” total height including stand.

Materials : Hand-cut art glass, lead came and solder, European enamel glass paints, hand-twisted copper wire, blown glass epoxy base.

Price : $1,595

Purchasing Note : Serious inquiries welcome. Message for additional photos, custom variations (different color themes, size, or contents), or shipping details. Limited similar versions may be available on request (3-4 weeks lead time), but each remains a unique original with natural variations in marbling and texture.

Note: Each piece emerges after more than 100 hours of collaborative studio time shared between Sandra and Mark Thomas Young — a testament to the patience and precision that define this work.

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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Sea Turtle – Silent Passage Through by Art Illusions by Young. A graceful sea turtle glides through clear Gulf waters in this hand-painted and leaded Illusion Glass panel. The turtle’s detailed shell and flippers are rendered in rich greens and golde

Sea Turtle – Silent Passage Through by Art Illusions by Young. A graceful sea turtle glides through clear Gulf waters in this hand-painted and leaded Illusion Glass panel. The turtle’s detailed shell and flippers are rendered in rich greens and golden oranges against swirling blue and turquoise glass that creates the illusion of moving water. Delicate hand-braided copper wirework forms the elegant frame and nautical knot details. When sunlight passes through the glass, the piece glows with luminous depth and gentle movement; in ambient light, it reveals fine painterly brushwork and the quiet majesty of the sea.

Sea Turtle – Silent Passage Through by Art Illusions by Young against a black background. The sea turtle swims gracefully through blue waters with coral accents, highlighted by intricate copper wire framing and crystal details. The high-contrast pres

Sea Turtle – Silent Passage Through by Art Illusions by Young against a black background. The sea turtle swims gracefully through blue waters with coral accents, highlighted by intricate copper wire framing and crystal details. The high-contrast presentation emphasizes the luminous quality of the hand-painted glass and the serene motion of the turtle in its underwater world.

Angled artistic view of the Sea Turtle – Silent Passage Through Illusion Glass by Art Illusions by Young. The turtle glides through turquoise waters with purple coral elements, showcasing the vibrant color play and copper wirework that frames this lu

Angled artistic view of the Sea Turtle – Silent Passage Through Illusion Glass by Art Illusions by Young. The turtle glides through turquoise waters with purple coral elements, showcasing the vibrant color play and copper wirework that frames this luminous marine scene.

Studio display view of the completed Sea Turtle – Silent Passage Through Illusion Glass by Art Illusions by Young. The full panel with copper frame and decorative base is shown in the workshop, highlighting the craftsmanship and luminous quality of t

Studio display view of the completed Sea Turtle – Silent Passage Through Illusion Glass by Art Illusions by Young. The full panel with copper frame and decorative base is shown in the workshop, highlighting the craftsmanship and luminous quality of this Gulf-inspired marine artwork.

Work-in-progress view of the Sea Turtle Illusion Glass by Art Illusions by Young. The turtle design is being meticulously painted on the glass panel, showing the early stages of the hand-painted and leaded process before copper wire and crystals are

Work-in-progress view of the Sea Turtle Illusion Glass by Art Illusions by Young. The turtle design is being meticulously painted on the glass panel, showing the early stages of the hand-painted and leaded process before copper wire and crystals are added.

Close-up of the artist’s hand carefully painting the sea turtle design on the glass panel for the Silent Passage Through Illusion Glass by Art Illusions by Young. This captures the detailed hand-painting stage using European glass paints.

Close-up of the artist’s hand carefully painting the sea turtle design on the glass panel for the Silent Passage Through Illusion Glass by Art Illusions by Young. This captures the detailed hand-painting stage using European glass paints.