Sunday 10 August 2014



Faux Taxidermy are you in or out?

Heres a taster of one of my favourite faux taxidermy artists around today, still amazingly creative and beautiful to display, but which do you prefer?

Donya Coward...
Is an artist based in Nottingham, England
All of Donya's works are inspired by the victorian era all of which are made with antique, vintage Nottingham laces, victorian embroideries and fabrics.  Due to the rarity of such materials each piece is one of a kind and unique in every way.

'It is important to up-cycle and preserve the craftsmanship and skills of days gone and give them a new identity.' www.donyacoward.co.uk

Inspiration for all Donya's wall mounted dog heads,sculptures, birds, wall mounted animal heads and banners are all taken from her visits to curiosity museums, research into Elizabethan paintings and exploring masked festivals from around the world are just a few to mention.

Westie
English Bull Terrier


Close up

 'other peoples rubbish is certainly my gold.'

Greyhound
Badger wall mount

Beagle

Pearly king zebra head
White rabbit sculpture
Magpie mourning
Magpie in flight 
Foxy face

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Banners...
'The Cock and Bull story is the first in a series of large scale iconizing the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.  This series is influenced by Catholic imagery, especially their use of monochrome , during Lent Catholic churches replace their coloured banners so that it is befitting of the mood and doesn’t ‘excite’ its parishioners.  Staffordshire Bull Terriers are a status dog and becoming more common in our cities, yet they are feared more than praised.'
(Information taken from Donya's world of antique treasures Staffordshire bull terrier banners)

Wednesday 2 July 2014

Diamond Tooth Taxidermy

Just hang on and I will show you Beth Beverly's creations...
 
Squirrel (Hanging Dead Pose)




 
Kiki's Fox









Beth Beverly a taxidermist from Philadelphia who graduated from the renowned Pocono Institute of Taxidermy in 2010,
Has recently fallen in love and become obsessed with diamonds and all things beautiful....

and don't we just love that she did!

Mer's Bear
 
Mr.Moon

Your Tombstone will read?

I plan on living into my 120s so i may be the last one standing.
But, Once i got a fortune from a coin-operated gypsy on the boardwalk which said ''you are basically a good person''. I think that kind of says it all.

(quote taken from)http://meetthedesigner.co.uk/2011/09/a-rare-bird-meet-beth-beverly/


Never A dull moment...

Fully Lit 1
Neck & Head
Charming Charms...

lovers clasp mini pink ball. 1 front

Talon-ID cuff

Talon-gold locket

Watering Can Full


Beverly's first taxidermy transformation was a success in the year 2000 as she took the wings, tail and other parts from a butcher counter pheasant and created three wonderfully unique hats.
Prior to this her first forays into taxidermy involved dead birds found on the pavement, 

Thank you dead birds!

HATS...
Amish Bonnet with Starling

FBH


Erin's Hat

Roxy Face


To Be Continued.

Friday 13 June 2014


 Make yourself comfortable...

We first set our eyes on Nina Saunders in the mid 90's at the Saatchi Museum producing an incredible show for us all..

All of Nina's work is created by found and recycled domestic chairs and sofas,  her self taught upholstery  and dedication to the art has made her a master of sculpture.
Born and raised in Denmark and now currently living in London... I would like to introduce you to her wonderful world.

Katy's Convoy 2008

Fox With Issues 2012

WANT ONE!

You can find all Nina's collections via here website www.ninasaunders.eu

OOo What a lovely Weekend treat.




her knowledge as a self-taught master upholsterer, Saunders’ interventions in found and recycled domestic chairs and sofas produce sculpture that is as visually - See more at: http://www.canadianart.ca/reviews/2010/09/02/nina-saunders/#sthash.0XJYEUJF.dpuf
her knowledge as a self-taught master upholsterer, Saunders’ interventions in found and recycled domestic chairs and sofas produce sculpture that is as visually - See more at: http://www.canadianart.ca/reviews/2010/09/02/nina-saunders/#sthash.0XJYEUJF.dpuf
her knowledge as a self-taught master upholsterer, Saunders’ interventions in found and recycled domestic chairs and sofas produce sculpture that is as visually - See more at: http://www.canadianart.ca/reviews/2010/09/02/nina-saunders/#sthash.0XJYEUJF.dpuf
her knowledge as a self-taught master upholsterer, Saunders’ interventions in found and recycled domestic chairs and sofas produce sculpture that is as visually - See more at: http://www.canadianart.ca/reviews/2010/09/02/nina-saunders/#sthash.0XJYEUJF.dpuf

Friday 30 May 2014

"Nope, Chuck Testa!"

Let me introduce you to Chuck Testa an American taxidermist and owner of Ojai Valley Taxidermy in California.

He became an Internet sensation in summer 2011 when his then future son-in-law posted an advert for Testa's business on YouTube.  The advert gave the impression of the animals in their natural habitat (or so Mr.Testa thought)the audience is then struck down by realising their actually taxidermy pieces.  
This is when Chuck jumps in to give his fantastic one liner... 
"Nope, it's just Chuck Testa!"

So ladies & gentlemen, here it is

 



Let me shed some light on things

Need a new lamp? looking to brighten up your life? ..... Well I have the darndest thing for you.


Meet Barclay the Badger.  He is a rare ginger badger and has a fetish for lamps (keeps him warm)
  He does not have a current girlfriend and would like to meet someone special and ideally someone who shares the same love for lamps as he does.

Photo from http://crappytaxidermy.com/ 
Added 25th May 2014

Barkley is available NOW Via Ebay... Find him a good home.

Thursday 29 May 2014

Crappy Crappy Taxidermy... (But fantastic)

Introducing a delightful look into the world of taxidermy, but crappier.

In celebration of the wonderful and very successful website Crappy Taxidermy  take a look at this little fellow that I recently fell in LOVE with.

Mr.Foxy with his stare of confusion.   I think he is thinking about where he placed his missing socks.                              

Now in their 5th year, they are set to bring us lovers a Crappy Taxidermy blog to book format in Autumn 2014