A Tender Spring Moment - Father Cardinal Feeding His Fledglings
From our studio in Folsom, Louisiana, this luminous Cardinal Family Illusion Glass captures an intimate and tender spring moment observed from our own window. A vibrant father cardinal gently feeds his fledglings a worm while the mother watches protectively nearby. Hand-painted with specialized European enamel glass paints that fuse permanently upon firing, the cardinals, nestlings, and surrounding foliage glow with rich depth and lifelike vibrancy. Peridot greens, emerald leaves, crimson feathers, lemon yellows, and carmine reds create an illusion of living family life suspended in glass.
The circular composition is framed in traditional lead came construction and accented by hand-twisted copper scrollwork that forms delicate, organic tendrils. Crystal beads, glass accents, and a small enameled cardinal charm at the base add subtle sparkle and narrative completion. The piece is suspended from a custom copper hanging element and rests above a flared, customized bowl base, evoking a gentle downward flow of care and abundance.
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.
Created through more than 40 hours of meticulous handwork, every Cardinal Family Illusion Glass is a singular original. Natural variations in glass, pigment, and light refraction ensure that no two pieces are ever identical.
Dimensions: Approximately 4” diameter (glass panel), total height including hanging and base ~16–18”.
Materials: Hand-cut art glass, lead came and solder, European enamel glass paints, hand-twisted copper wire, crystal beads, glass accents, customized base.
Price: $375
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.
Location: Louisiana, USA
A Tender Spring Moment - Father Cardinal Feeding His Fledglings
From our studio in Folsom, Louisiana, this luminous Cardinal Family Illusion Glass captures an intimate and tender spring moment observed from our own window. A vibrant father cardinal gently feeds his fledglings a worm while the mother watches protectively nearby. Hand-painted with specialized European enamel glass paints that fuse permanently upon firing, the cardinals, nestlings, and surrounding foliage glow with rich depth and lifelike vibrancy. Peridot greens, emerald leaves, crimson feathers, lemon yellows, and carmine reds create an illusion of living family life suspended in glass.
The circular composition is framed in traditional lead came construction and accented by hand-twisted copper scrollwork that forms delicate, organic tendrils. Crystal beads, glass accents, and a small enameled cardinal charm at the base add subtle sparkle and narrative completion. The piece is suspended from a custom copper hanging element and rests above a flared, customized bowl base, evoking a gentle downward flow of care and abundance.
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.
Created through more than 40 hours of meticulous handwork, every Cardinal Family Illusion Glass is a singular original. Natural variations in glass, pigment, and light refraction ensure that no two pieces are ever identical.
Dimensions: Approximately 4” diameter (glass panel), total height including hanging and base ~16–18”.
Materials: Hand-cut art glass, lead came and solder, European enamel glass paints, hand-twisted copper wire, crystal beads, glass accents, customized base.
Price: $375
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.
Location: Louisiana, USA
