I NEVER IMAGINED I’D FIND MY PASSION IN A TAXIDERMY STUDIO… CREATING ART CAPABLE OF INSPIRING WONDER, PUTTING SMILES ON PEOPLE’S FACES AND OCCASIONALLY EVEN TEARS IN THEIR EYES WHEN IT’S TIME FOR A BELOVED PET TO RETURN HOME… IT’S MORE THAN A JOB. IT IS A CALLING THAT HAS TOUCHED MY LIFE PROFOUNDLY.
the EARLy YEARS
Growing up I had the privilege of spending time living in Kenya, Australia and Canada with extensive travel in between. I was exposed to wildlife across the continents from an early age which has led to a lifelong fascination with the beauty of nature.
Life led me to San Francisco in 2014 where I was taken on as an apprentice by a 40 year veteran taxidermist who trained me in both traditional and modern techniques covering birds, small mammals and large game, fish and reptiles. Methods ranging from traditional wrapping of forms, to carving and casting forms, freeze drying and vintage taxidermy restoration.
I also had the opportunity of being mentored by Oakland Museum of California Taxidermist, Alicia Goode and received training in the traditional methods of specimen preservation for museum collections, skeletal articulation and conservation techniques.
Taxidermy training
Taxidermy training
Life led me to San Francisco in 2014 where I was taken on as an apprentice by a 40 year veteran taxidermist who trained me in both traditional and modern techniques covering birds, small mammals and large game, fish and reptiles. Methods ranging from traditional wrapping of forms, to carving and casting forms, freeze drying and vintage taxidermy restoration.
I also had the opportunity of being mentored by Oakland Museum of California Taxidermist, Alicia Goode and received training in the traditional methods of specimen preservation for museum collections, skeletal articulation and conservation techniques.
volunteer work
I have also been a volunteer taxidermist for America’s first wildlife refuge, the Rotary Nature Centre in Oakland, where I prepared taxidermy mounts and study skins for displays at the Centre, and delivered live taxidermy demonstrations to the public.
Now based back in my Brisbane studio “Eternal Creatures”, I offer taxidermy services and training in the Brisbane and South East Queensland region.
During the week I work on commissioned pieces for clients and each month I hold weekend taxidermy training workshops in the Brisbane region. I strive for continuous improvement and go above and beyond to provide the highest quality mounts with meticulous attention to detail.
present day
present day
Now based back in my Brisbane studio “Eternal Creatures”, I offer taxidermy services and training in the Brisbane and South East Queensland region.
During the week I work on commissioned pieces for clients and each month I hold weekend taxidermy training workshops in the Brisbane region. I strive for continuous improvement and go above and beyond to provide the highest quality mounts with meticulous attention to detail.