Fantasy beetle modelled after various species of cerambycid (aka longhorn) beetle which are endemic to Taiwan, but also found as an invasive species in North America.
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http://myworld.ebay.com/wesley_fleming_glass
Growing up in rural Pennsylvania, I spent my days exploring the space beneath logs and rocks or reading science fiction. As a result the shapes and colors of the natural world, as well as my own wacky imagination, are the main sources for my work.
With some of my glass beetles for example, I try to capture and mimic an actual species with intricate detail on the tiny limbs and thorax. While in other pieces, I attempt to bring into being a creature from an inner reality or a dream. In some cases I merge the fantastical with the real through choice of color palette or by referencing familiar images in a mythical work.
Regardless of the end result, I find great joy in sculpting glass - witnessing the transformation of a brittle and cold substance to a molten and pliable material then back to a solid form again.
Sincerely,
Wesley Fleming
http://www.wesleyfleming.com/
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rad!
love your bugs!
» Posted by
JustinBagley
on 9/25/2006 3:07:17 PM.
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These are dope!!!!
I'm diggin the beetles... how big are they??? actual size of the beetle??? keep the crawlies comin!!!
» Posted by
BenBurton
on 9/25/2006 4:16:07 PM.
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Off the hook
These are sick Wes. Really great work. I like those color combos. Keep it up.
» Posted by
MandellaGlass
on 9/25/2006 4:23:13 PM.
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>>>>>>>>>
Very nice sculpting.......!
» Posted by
SeanStirlingSmiley
on 9/26/2006 10:09:41 PM.
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detail
yeah..good work Wes..the detail is great
» Posted by
Flamethrower
on 9/26/2006 11:34:29 PM.
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corrrrr beautiful
Wow I really love the longhorned beatle! great looking wee beastie in fantastic colours:D.
» Posted by
EmmaGreenAtBeadEnvyStudiosUK
on 9/28/2006 6:42:52 AM.
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Primo!!
Wow I'm impressed!! Such beautiful beetles. The fantasy one is stunning!
» Posted by
GraffitiJewlery
on 12/26/2006 5:34:53 PM.
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