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Topic: Something COOL and Different
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ursus21
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posted May 06, 2013 08:58 AM
Every few years I have a friend come and demonstrate taxidermy for my art students. I consider it a unique three dimensional art form, and the students love it. That, and I'm always striving to bring something to my students that they might not get in other school's art programs. In addition to taxidermy I have have guest artists teach glass blowing, mosaics, airbrush, pottery, leatherwork, photograhy, and printmaking. Never a dull moment in the art room. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Here is a deer form getting prepared to accept the cape.
This year he mounted a couple rare birds from South America and a whitetail buck. The ducks are Brazilian Teal (male and female). It is very likely my student's would never see such rare ducks in real life.
Working on the deer. Have the hide on and making sure everything will fit.
Critters up and drying. Will paint and finish them later this week. It has been great watching the enthusiasm in my student’s eyes as they watched these mounts evolve before them. It's been a ton of fun. Oh, and by the way, the buck was killed by one of my students. It was her first, and she got it when she was 12 years old.
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Kokopelli
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posted May 06, 2013 09:19 AM
Totally cool!!!!
In the unlikely event that I ever have another deer mounted, I'll have one assembled with either bear or mt. lion jaws in an open mouth, cat eyes & a set of jet black antlers that I have set aside for the project.
Yeah, I'm weird, but it's the voices in my head's fault. ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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Joel Hughes
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posted May 06, 2013 10:12 AM
Pretty cool!
Hey TA17Rem, what all did the taxidermist do wrong?
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Leonard
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posted May 06, 2013 10:20 AM
You guys can be so mean! That's hilarious, joel.
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TOM64
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posted May 06, 2013 10:26 AM
Troy, if I haven't said it before, I like your style!
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Paul Melching
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posted May 06, 2013 11:19 AM
Going through school I had a few teachers that made a difference , Troy I think you are like them. Great job on giving them a complete education.
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DiYi
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posted May 06, 2013 11:36 AM
Ditto Troy.
Fortunate students.
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ursus21
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posted May 06, 2013 02:17 PM
Thanks guys. Even after 22 years I still really enjoy teaching and trying to bring new things to my students. Makes it fun for them, and it's pretty darn fun for me as well.
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TA17Rem
Hello, I'm the legendary Tim Anderson, Southern Minneesota Know it all
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posted May 06, 2013 03:08 PM
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Hey TA17Rem, what all did the taxidermist do wrong?
Well since you mentioned it first.. The wings are off as well as the tail feathers, body and the flow of the neck to head seems about right..
In flight the tail feathers should be tucked in more and open when they are about to land.. Its still a good mount for anyone that's not sure of what they are looking at.. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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What if I told you, the left wing and right wing both belong to same bird!
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Kokopelli
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posted May 06, 2013 03:16 PM
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Un-Fucking-Believable!!!!!
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nd coyote killer
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posted May 06, 2013 03:26 PM
I really can't believe you just said that but as a matter of fact most birds when they bank as these birds are doing they do have their tail feathers splaid out it's their rudders.
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Eddie
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posted May 06, 2013 06:30 PM
Leave it to Tim. Is there anything he doesn't no?
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Leonard
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posted May 06, 2013 08:46 PM
Brain Surgery?
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TA17Rem
Hello, I'm the legendary Tim Anderson, Southern Minneesota Know it all
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posted May 06, 2013 09:09 PM
Sorry gents, I don't claim to be a taxidermist but what I do know of them each specializes in certain animals, Fish, birds, big game, African game.. Sure some can do it all but they also lack in quality and any that are real good at doing most are very far and few.
I know around here if you go into a taxidermy studio you will see anywhere from 2-3 doing the mounts and each one doing what he is best at...
I've been around ducks most of my life and one of the first animals I learned to call in over a flock of decoys. If the duck mounts look good to you great, your in titled to you opinion and I mine...
Like I said it looks good enough but would be lying if I said it looked great...Later....
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Leonard
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posted May 06, 2013 09:37 PM
Brain Surgery?
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Eddie
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posted May 07, 2013 05:56 AM
I believe your right Leonard, don't think it will work. The lights are on but there's no one home. Can't fix what Tim aint got.
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knockemdown
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posted May 07, 2013 06:08 AM
That IS very cool, Ursus! Very imaginative idea for sharing taxidermy with your students and glad to know they are enjoying the process!!!
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ursus21
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posted May 07, 2013 06:14 AM
Considering this taxidermist speacilizes in birds, and has won the National Championship in taxidermy for birds several times, I'm sure he will find Tim's comments as valuable as the rest of us have. Okay Dimmy it's time for you to go back to playing with your See and Say in order to up your level of knowledge.
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Lonny
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posted May 07, 2013 07:12 AM
A really great variety of arts and crafts you are teaching these kids Troy. Keep up the good work with the next generation.
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