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08 February 2008, 20:57
Mary Hilliard-Krueger
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Krueger's Creations Taxidermy
Chris Krueger

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Chris sculpted the bobcat bronze which can be used for birds also:






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09 February 2008, 00:58
butchloc
the heart, hands and mind of an artist are indeed a gift from above
09 February 2008, 11:29
jdollar
this is some of the most creative and artistic taxidermy work i have ever seen. thanks a lot for sharing it with us!!


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10 February 2008, 23:52
Mary Hilliard-Krueger
Thank you both for your incredibly kind words. My husband, Chris, is extremely humble with regards to his talent. I've heard him say to others, "It's my job..it's what I do".

I am so proud and amazed of his talent and passion for his 'job', I like to share it with those I know will appreciate it.

Kindest Regards,
Mary


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11 February 2008, 06:37
Leopardtrack
The mount with the kitten is, well, creepy
11 February 2008, 20:16
Grafton
quote:
I like to share it with those I know will appreciate it.


We do!

Keep em coming!


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15 February 2008, 19:51
Rob H
quote:
talent and passion for

Cool stuff...

But if I brought a kitten mount into the house, I'd be the next one on the wall. I think that would be banned by the wife even in my kill room!
15 February 2008, 21:57
Mary Hilliard-Krueger
Hey Rob,

Thank you! You brought up a good point that I probably should have clarified earlier.

The bobcat bronze with mounted kitten was done 'only' for a National competition show piece. Chris elected to marry the the two forms of art into one spectacular piece, which did incredibly well at the show. It won: North American Champion Small Mammal, Best of Show-Challenge of the Art of Taxidermy, People's Choice, and Judge's Best of Show for sculpting and origional art.

The bobcat kitten was legally obtained through a second party from a game farm where a medical illness took it's young life. We do not advocate the killing of juvenile animals! Nature takes care of that herself.

When the kitten presented itself available to Chris, he was inspired to create this piece of art to showcase it. Chris is also a form sculptor for a major taxidermy supply company, so he was no stranger to working with clay, although this was his first bronze cast.

As you can see by the alternate mount picture of the bust, these bobcat busts are sold primarily for bird mounts.

I can completely understand your 'wife' comment as not everyone, man or woman sees this mount for the renaissance piece of art it is. I myself am delighted to have it displayed in my family room. It is now the focal point people are drawn to (not our intention) when in that room.

Kindest regards,
Mary


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15 February 2008, 23:17
Ej
WOW They are Awesome works of Art !
really take your breath away.
Thanks for sharing.


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16 February 2008, 06:09
L. David Keith
This is what separates the "stuffers" from the true Artists. You have reason to be proud Mary.
Regards,
David K.


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