The Story Behind the Art

About Me

Welcome to Gussied Up Taxidermy —

Artist at work

How It All Started

I stumbled into taxidermy the way most people stumble into their true calling — by accident. What started as curiosity about the natural world quickly became a fascination with preservation, craft, and storytelling.

The "rogue" part came naturally. Traditional taxidermy is a beautiful art, but I was always more drawn to the whimsical side — what if this fox carried a sword? What if this bear could box?  The animals that pass through my studio get to live a second life as characters in a story, dressed for occasions they never experienced in the wild.

Every piece I create is made with deep respect for the animal. I source ethically —  natural deaths and licensed suppliers only. I use archival-quality materials so each creation can be enjoyed for generations.