History
Animal Artistry began four decades ago as a mid-life crisis. Disillusioned with my chosen career, I decided to try to do something that I really loved -- taxidermy. Since childhood, I have been utterly fascinated with animals and with the concept of preserving their beauty. To that end, I tendered my resignation and put together a small studio in my garage. Much to the credit of my wife, she tolerated the mess and the fumes that transcended into our home. Up to that point, I had never seen a financially successful taxidermist, which is why I had a self-imposed timeline of two years. If it didn't work out in that time, we could call it therapy and move on to a real job. Fortunately, we happened to come along at the right time with the right idea. The vision I had of wildlife was not of a stuffed, stagnant trophy, but of a living, moving animal, with all its inherent grace and dignity. This concept of animals in motion -- the art of the animal -- resonated, and things began happening.
Specialties
Our business specializes in world class traditional and custom taxidermy completed in 90 days, trophy room and mural design, elephant, hippo, rhino, and large reptile reproductions, remounting services, and bronze sculptures.