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13 May 2009, 00:18

L. David Keith

World Taxidermy Awards

I heard a rumor yesterday that our own Dennis Harris (The Artistry of Wildlife in MI) won one of the major awards with a Lioness fighting a Zebra (lifesize). This morning a friend sent me pics and it is an amazing mount. Stands something like 14 feet tall (they are suspended in air). Whatever Dennis won, congratulations on a remarkable piece of art. I wish I could post the pics but I must get permission first.
Cheers,
David

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Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......

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13 May 2009, 01:03

x2mosg

It is incredible. Don't know where by buddy got that link, but it's awesome work, along with all the other pieces there.

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13 May 2009, 03:19

Jefffive

quote:
Originally posted by L. David Keith:
I heard a rumor yesterday that our own Dennis Harris (The Artistry of Wildlife in MI) won one of the major awards with a Lioness fighting a Zebra (lifesize). This morning a friend sent me pics and it is an amazing mount. Stands something like 14 feet tall (they are suspended in air). Whatever Dennis won, congratulations on a remarkable piece of art. I wish I could post the pics but I must get permission first.
Cheers,
David

You gonna keep those pics to yourself until we beg??

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13 May 2009, 03:48

<The Artistry of Wildlife>

Thanks David
This mount took these Awards at the 2009 World Taxidermy Championships.

"First Place Best of Catagory Combined Artist"
"Best In the World Combined Artist World Champion"
"2nd Place Carl Akley Award"

These are pics from the show
We haven't had time to do studio shots yet
You were close it stands 14'8" LOL

13 May 2009, 04:18

Grafton

Great looking piece Dennis, congrats to you.

the zebra is doing well against the lion but that shark looks like he may be on the lions payroll

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13 May 2009, 04:27

Mary Hilliard-Krueger

Dennis,

Saw this on taxi-net and been waiting for you to post a picture here! Congrats, that is an awesome piece of art! You are blessed to have the team under you to bring such a remarkable piece to fruition.

Kindest regards,
Mary

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13 May 2009, 05:32

L. David Keith

Thanks for posting those pics Dennis. They are great photo's, studio or not. What an amazing piece of art. I saw pics of the GW Shark. Two seals are escaping Jaws.
Regards and congratulations,
David

13 May 2009, 05:39

jeffs

WOW.
I'm speechless.
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13 May 2009, 06:02

Jerry Huffaker

Excellent Dennis, Who was with you in the group that put it together?

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13 May 2009, 06:36

<The Artistry of Wildlife>

Thanks very much to all of you .
It was a dream come true to win "Best in the World"

Jerry it was Jamie Outman my lead Finsher, and one of my most experienced Amish helpers Daniel Bontrager, the best sewing and prep man I have EVER seen in this business and myself.

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13 May 2009, 07:47

Jefffive

I'm not a taxidermist, and don't play one on TV, but that "Best in the World" don't really leave a lot of room for improvement...

We really need a "standing ovation" gremlin.

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13 May 2009, 13:07

Anders

Wow, what a superb mount! Congrats on the awards!
Is the lions tail all that holds them together?

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13 May 2009, 17:23

butchloc

beautiful, just beautiful

13 May 2009, 21:02

matt u

WOW!!! congratulations Dennis. Wonderful

13 May 2009, 21:08

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Very awesome.

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13 May 2009, 23:04

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Oh my goodness, that is really stunning.

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13 May 2009, 23:52

Outdoor Writer

Spectacular.

BTW, I really like the angle where the zebra is stomping that shark!

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14 May 2009, 18:25

george roof

Dennis, that picture with Randall Waits standing in background with that "duh" look is simply priceless. I'll make SURE he sees it. LMAO

You already know how I feel about that mount. The bar will forever be set with Dennis' name on it for "flying animals". If Dennis will post his armature that started this piece, you'll simply not believe any of it. His welder deserved a medal as well.

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14 May 2009, 21:07

Wendell Reich

quote:
Originally posted by george roof:
If Dennis will post his armature that started this piece, you'll simply not believe any of it. His welder deserved a medal as well.

That I would like to see!

Great mount. Congratulations on the award.

14 May 2009, 22:43

<The Artistry of Wildlife>

Here you go
Thanks George

15 May 2009, 02:53

Bob in TX

Wow! I am breathless...............

Congrats,

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15 May 2009, 05:47

Frank Martinez

Simply stunning.
Frank

16 May 2009, 21:45

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Unbelieveable! WOW!

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20 May 2009, 18:46

GA DEER HUNTER

quote:
Is the lions tail all that holds them together

That was my question as well.

20 May 2009, 19:07

<The Artistry of Wildlife>

The Zebra is suspended by one back leg and the lion is suspended by it's tail thru the Zebra's front left knee.
The Lion is removable and the Zebra is removable off the base. three separate pieces to this mount
Base weight 450lbs, Zebra weight 450lbs , Lion weight is 200lbs.
The first picture shows the tail touching the knee, that is the connection point

More pics here

The Artistry of Wildlife " Best in the World Combined Artist"

20 May 2009, 21:28

mboga biga bwana

OUTSTANDING !!!

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21 May 2009, 02:54

Mike Smith

Dennis absolutely stunning. Thanks for telling us how it was connected. I was sitting here trying to figure it out. Had already seen the picture on taxidermy.net and was in awe.

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24 May 2009, 06:26

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16 October 2009, 20:27

Charles_Helm

Your mount showed up on another board I am on so I gave them the details about you and the awards and added the picture of the frame. Hope you do not mind.

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04 September 2011, 01:37

L. David Keith

Thought I would update this post with this years entries by Dennis; the Bongo pair and Moose/Wolf. These were entered in the Mixed Mammals category. Dennis has a Facebook page: The Artistry of Wildlife for anyone wanting to see how they put the Moose/Wolf mount together. Amazing work in the field of Taxidermy and Dennis is one of the few I've ever known that will share secrets with others.

04 September 2011, 03:08

BNagel

Uitstekend!

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04 September 2011, 04:24

The Artistry of Wildlife

Thanks David
Here are the links to more of the 8 wolves and 63" moose mount at the show.

"Air Moose"

And the welding and sculpting and posing of the mannakins.

Inside "Air Moose"

And the mounting of "Air Moose"

Mounting "Air Moose"

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04 September 2011, 10:48

Orvar

Thanks for sharing Denis. Simply outstanding and gorgeous work

O

07 September 2011, 22:17

Anbessa Gedai

All three look to be really REALLY well done!
They must be even more spectacular in 3-D . . in person!

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