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swizz
post Oct 6 2011, 12:32 PM
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Hi all,
Just a quick plug for my taxidermy instructor Kevin Birznieks.

For the year 2011, he took 3rd place in World...

.... and won 4 awards in the Colorado State competition, including "Most Artistic" with this Brookie mount: Kevin's Trophy Brookie Mount

I will be learning more from Kevin this winter and my next mount will be a colorful male Eastern Slope Greenback Cutthroat Trout which I caught this spring.

If any of you have a fish that needs mounting... feel free to contact Kevin or me. He's super busy right ow with big game mounts but will be doing more fish this winter, as will I.

Pricing is competitive with other taxidermy companies, but obviously much higher quality.


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post Oct 9 2011, 07:09 AM
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Wow Chris, Kevin does amazing work!
It took me a while to look at all his work, but it was well worth the time! thumbsupsmileyanim.gif His talents seem endless!


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post Oct 10 2011, 09:47 AM
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Thanks Denise! I will pass that on to him.
I just ordered a new Iwata airbrush today, it's been on my wish list for a while. smiley-clapping.gif


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post Nov 1 2011, 10:14 AM
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I am beginning my next fish this weekend. It is a male Greenback Cutthroat Trout in spawning colors.... maybe 17" or so.

I have begun stripping this gnarly, knotted piece of wood which I will craft into a nice base. I have some good ideas for this one, stay tuned! chores041.gif


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post Nov 4 2011, 08:20 AM
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Cool piece Swizz, I'm looking forward to seeing more of this project! We have a really cool piece of wood that would work great for future projects I think. It was given to me for woodcarving but I have just been staring at it for years trying to think of what to do with it. I will have to get a picture of it and send to you.. I think you would be able to think of something to do with it faster than I have. giggle.gif

I always thought it would look cool to mount a fish to a rock setting, but Dan said those would be hard to wall mount. slaphead.gif Duh! blush.gif laugh.gif


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post Nov 4 2011, 08:28 AM
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QUOTE (Mrs.CP @ Nov 4 2011, 08:20 AM) *
I always thought it would look cool to mount a fish to a rock setting, but Dan said those would be hard to wall mount. slaphead.gif Duh! blush.gif laugh.gif


Dan is correct, rocks are not typically used on wall-mounted fish (or any other taxidermy projects for that matter). The main reason is due to weight.
Many of the fish mounts on Kevin's site incorporate rocks... but they are not real. They are cast from real rocks, then realistically painted. The untrained naked eye cannot tell the difference.
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post Nov 4 2011, 07:35 PM
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Could you use a rock for a table or shelf mount? I too, think that would be cool.


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post Nov 4 2011, 08:29 PM
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QUOTE (kmontoya911 @ Nov 4 2011, 07:35 PM) *
Could you use a rock for a table or shelf mount?


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post Nov 14 2011, 12:58 PM
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Here is a quick update for those interested.
I am making progress on the base.

Stripped, shaped, sanded, and finished. Done with the base.
I added a free-form Birdseye Maple shelf (routed in).... this piece will hang level on the wall or could be placed on a table. happy088.gif


These are baitfish which I sculpted from modeling clay. They are pose-able and I am tinkering with various positions now. They are temporary.
The idea is to display panic... my Cutthroat mount will be chasing/surprising them.


I am woodcarving the real baitfish out of Maple to vaguely replicate the Flannelmouth Sucker. The Flannelmouth (also known as Mountain Sucker) is found in Colorado highcountry streams/lakes and a common food source for the larger Trout. They are common in the pristine high lake where I caught the fish which will eventually be mounted to the base. I hope to someday have the skill to carve and polish these from stone. chores041.gif



Meanwhile... I am making progress on the Cutthroat as well. This is the body carving I did based on many caliper references from the actual fish. The head, tail, and fins (not attached yet) were molded and cast from the real fish. I have mounted the skin to the body already but not pictured. This body is sculpted from styro and shaped with filler.



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post Nov 14 2011, 10:03 PM
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Looks excellent,

You may not have been doing taxidermy long but it sure looks like you have an eye for it. I think you have found a fantastic way to off-set the winter blues. I can totally see how your mount will come together, busting those sucker baitfish. Sucker meat is a favorite of mine when I am fishing for big Macs at Blue Mesa.

I wish I had your talent. I would quit my day job. Can’t wait to see more pics, Woody.


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post Nov 15 2011, 08:39 AM
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worthy.gif Fantastic work Chris!!!
I agree Woody! Your talents are amazing Chris, and I have no doubt that you will be sculpting rock fish in no time. smiley-clapping.gif
The piece is going to be awesome when finished! Keep up the good work, it's looking great!



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post Nov 15 2011, 07:47 PM
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Thanks guys! cheers.gif
I'm having fun with this one... will keep you updated.


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I am blown away by your talent, chris. I would expect this kind of stuff from someone with 20 years experience, but your second one? I would like to have you do a piece for me. I haven't caught it yet, and may not for years, but i think you might be in high demand by then. Put me on the list now.

Keep it up, abd keep us posted.


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post Nov 16 2011, 08:30 AM
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Thanks Ken you got it! cheers.gif


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post Nov 24 2011, 09:49 AM
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That is going to be one sweet and very unique fish mount. signs021.gif I'm looking forward to seeing the progress and end finish with it all assembled.
Nice job Chris, Ken's right, you've definately got an eye for this kind of work. happy088.gif Looks great.

I haven't fished in a long time but I want on the list just in case now too. I could happen to catch a trophy someday confused0082[1].gif fishing.gif ........ the waiting list is gonna' get long quick if/when you take this up professionally!
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