The Story Behind the Art
About Me
Welcome to Gussied Up Taxidermy —

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.