Award Winning, High Quality Taxidermy Lawrence Taxidermy is owned/operated by Jimmy Lawrence. From Alaska, to Florida, Jimmy works on projects from all areas.
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Jimmy strives to offer some of the highest quality work available, with many customers all across the US.
18"L x 17"G, 4lbs 5oz , Custom Mold and Cast Reproduction. 2 copies for the customer. I'm really glad I was able to mold this fish. I've only a handful or so crappie left before I'm done with them all together. They just take me way too long to paint. I could've easily done 6 bass in the same amount of time!
Hope you like them.
I used the Champions Choice tipping mediums on this fish. They sure work nice. Give them a try.
I thought I'd already shared this on here, but apparently not. Here is a pedestal mount, 360° viewable, Skinmount Largemouth Bass. Cast parts, carved body. This fish was shipped to Texas when done. Had it on the rotating white base for pictures only.
Base was a prefinished habitat from Matuska Supply, with some stuff added to it, and the crawdads were some Fishmaster Products I had on hand and painted to match the customers requests. I also use the ivory colored foam for almost all my fish bodies from Matuska as well.
Klei is what I used for attachment of cast parts and epoxy work etc.
Steve Silseth eyes in this one.
Fish was in the 10lb range. 26" or so . Didn't have much for eggs or a belly. She was a big fish though, regardless. It didn't revive after being caught, otherwise would've been released.
Thanks for checking it out.
Stills of the big Chum Replica were taken outside before it shipped off. Sorry bout the reposting.
I got paid for this Largemouth Bass Replica today. That's pretty neat and will be forever amazing to me. I'm super thankful to earn a living doing something I truly love. Pretty neat.
Stills of the Chum in the video.....
Smallmouth video I forgot I took. Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend, folks!!
Again, big thanks to Dave Campbell for the blank, Steve Silseth for the eyes, and Klei for my epoxy.
Stretched the Iwata's legs a bit recently. Sure happy with the end results. These leave today....
Big Smallmouth Bass Replica from www.davecampbellfish.com
Not sure how many times I've used this blank, but it's been a lot. This particular coloration really gave me fits, but I was happy with the turnout. Headed to Indiana.
37" Peacock Bass Replica. This fish was even darker than I painted it. Nearly black. I haven't done a Peacock in almost 15 years. Kinda neat. Had to add quite a bit to the blank, especially fins, but it made for a nice finished product. This fish will end up in Mexico.
Here are some cool shots of some fish caught off the west coast that the customer picked up recently. They were caught on a week long fishing trip for Tuna in Mexico in very deep water. I was able to get decent molds and casts from these, considering the shape they were in. The red one is a male California Sheepshead. The other is a Calico Bass. I've never done either one before, and the customer and I were both thrilled with the end results. I'm looking forward to doing more of these down the road. I have another Sheepshead on the short list, but it's a much larger specimen.
43" Northern Pike Replica on cedar driftwood. Enjoying the nice weather and getting a ton of outdoor things done over the weekend. Starting this week, I'm going to be sinking in a lot of hours in the shop. Lots of fish to come. Indoor and outdoor pictures. Enjoy.
I'm judging the 2024 Utah Show as their fish judge. I had a seminar on painting a bass, and we spent the first half of it going over some 3D reference casts I brought and reading photo reference as well. What little time we did paint was spent discussing theory and techniques, not so much coverage/completion. I sure hope someone learned or will learn something from it or me in general this weekend. Also, here are some of my favorite pieces in the show. I have no idea who did them or how they'll do. I just found things on these likable and enjoyed looking at them. These are all things i would gladly display in my home or showroom.
I was hired to judge the Illinois Taxidermy Show last week. I painted this Campbell Replica with the new Champions Choice Lacquer paints in my seminar. I hadn't opened the bottles to try them, so the audience got a live take on how they spray, and my genuine reactions to them. They sprayed wonderfully. The only adjustment I made was adding retarder to the Pike Green and Medium Green when I went to spray fine details up close. Otherwise, they all sprayed great right from the bottle!! We layered some unusual colors to get this result, but I was super happy with it. I tipped it (very fast) as well with acrylic gold on the back to show that process. I sure hope you enjoy it. Thanks Tim and Clint for continuing to advance our products and make our work better, and easier. Simple, and soft. Also thanks to Pete and Tj at Klei. They make killer stuff too!
It rained overnight and this morning here, but gently without storms, and we needed it badly. Everything is soaked! But I managed a couple of quick pics of the fish anyway before it leaves today. Just shy of 33". Not sure the weight. Custom mold/cast.
Detail shot of a near 33" Walleye Replica. Custom mold and cast. Headed to ND. Eye from Steve Silseth.
Big bass Replica from Dave Campbell Supply, eye from Steve Silseth. So long partner. Happy trails.
You guys seem to be enjoying the close shots, so I'll share one from a fish that's getting picked up tomorrow. This is a spicy colored one....
Same song as the last. Different dance. This one is leaving for MN today. Thank you for checking it out! Nice little northern strain paint work on it.
Indoor with a white background and a light on it, vs outside with no artificial light. Pretty cool fish.
Slinging putty and paint every day, but wanted to share a sneak peek at a cool bass replica I've been dinking around with from Dave Campbell supply. The eye is from Steve Silseth. If you're new to the page or process and haven't used these guys products, you're missing out. Hope you all get out fishing soon.
This 23" long "Palomino Catfish" I'll call it was a ton of work! But, in the end, it was well worth it!! Thanks to a bunch of bondo and Klei Epoxy, we got her shipshape! This paint job had more layers of color than you might think and started off very differently. Really liking trying new things on fish like this. It stimulates my brain 🧠 🙃 😐
Also, I lost my best and original blow dryer friend along the way. She had been with me since the beginning and has traveled with me all across the country to shows and things. Had 2 speeds, melt paint off a car, or room temp. That's it. She shot out a long burst of flame and glory, then smoked like a chimney, and had to be put down with water. May She rest in peace.
Big Smallmouth Replica. The cast is from www.davecampbellfish.com. Eyes are from my buddy Steve Silseth. They're actually his Largemouth eyes but are rich enough in color. I prefer them to most Smallmouth eyes. Prepping for another blizzard and brutal cold snap ahead..... burrrrrrrrrr.
Tried some new things. Spent too much time. Got a cool result, though. Finally found a good way to paint these, it just takes a lot of work. Here is a Wiper replica. A Wiper for those of you who are unfamiliar may have heard them called Hybrid Striper, Hybrid Striped Bass, or even Sunshine Bass. They are a cross between a White Bass, and Striped Bass. I have a few of these and a few Stripers on deck as well. Along with many other species of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Hope you enjoy this one. This particular replica cast came from my good friend Kenneth Bauman. He makes very nice blanks for taxidermists.
Stills of the Salmon . Thanks for lookin
Just an update! I'm still alive and still getting work caught up. This customer stuck it out with me after an eternity of waiting. I'm glad he did, as I got to finish this beast. Slowly but surely I'll get to all of your orders. Just stick with me a while...
Skinmount King Salmon, cast parts, carved body.
Appreciate the work as always,
Jimmy
Taking some time away from socials. Will be available by phone or email. Shop landline is 641 788 2108. Please leave a message. Email is [email protected].
Big Ol Deer finished in time for the classic in March. Loved this thing. Mears Full Sneak Wall Pedestal. Huge neck. Wish the pics showed it.
Big Smallmouth Replica I purchased from Dave Campbell, chasing a Goby (mine). The prefinished habitat from Matuska Supply really makes it pop nice. Headed to Missouri.
Skinmount Bass pair, headed to Minnesota. Top fish has a cast head. This was a piece I wanted to hold on to. Hand carved bodies. Driftwood is artificial from Matuska Supply.
Skinmounts between Replicas this week. Lots to come. Old and new.
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Smallmouth video I forgot I took. Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend, folks!! Again, big thanks to Dave Campbell for the blank, Steve Silseth for the eyes, and Klei for my epoxy.
Big Smallmouth Replica I purchased from Dave Campbell, chasing a Goby (mine). The prefinished habitat from Matuska Supply really makes it pop nice. Headed to Missouri.
Skinmount Bass pair, headed to Minnesota. Top fish has a cast head. This was a piece I wanted to hold on to. Hand carved bodies. Driftwood is artificial from Matuska Supply.
Skinmounts between Replicas this week. Lots to come. Old and new.
Knocking out a ton of skinmounts lately, finishing old ones up and carving new ones, making room in the freezer. I wanted to show lots of movement with this fish and carved the body accordingly. Really cool swimming pose. Will attach a cast head before it's done. This is a slightly smaller one than the one posted Monday.
10lb Bass Skinmount. Fish was sent from Texas. Custom molded head, it's just slid on there for the video. Hand carved form, 360° Mounts aren't too common but are cool to look at when done.
Tried new painting techniques on this bass replica from www.davecampbellfish.com . Here it is after final gloss, ready to ship. What are your thoughts on it? I think it's the best bass I've ever painted, but who knows. The blank is exceptional. Hopefully I did it justice. Eye is from Steve Silseth. Hopefully the quality doesn't go blurry like it does sometimes. If so, I'll try again. (White spot on top of gill plate is a scar/wound or something unique to that specific fish, painted to match the customers request)
28" Hen Brown Replica. This gal had a lot of color and large round spots. Was a super fun one to paint. Needs glossed in this video. Hopefully it doesn't look blurry after the upload. It's well below 0 for the next several days here. Hope you're all staying warm if you need to go outdoors! Travel safe.
Something different. Bought a bullfrog cast, and used one of my lillypad molds for this. It will go with a bass underneath it. Very good detail in the pad. Not something you see done often.
30" Sockeye Replica ready for gloss. Hand painted eye. Lots of depth in this head. Really happy with it.
Hopefully the upload doesn't make the quality of the image suck. Cutthroat Replica just finished that I shared on Instagram. I don't use fb hardly at all anymore. Enjoy and be well!
Big Coppernose ready for fins and final tuning ...#fish #fishing #fishart #fishtaxidermy #fishmount #fishreplica #fishreproductions #quality #details #replicafish #catchandrelease #panfish #panfishing #custommold #bluegill #bluegillfishing #sunfish #bigbluegill #pigpatrol #panfishpursuers #taxidermy #iowataxidermy #coppernose #coppernosebluegill
For me the lighter and softer a fish is, the harder it is for me to paint. This 16 7/8" Black Crappie was caught through the ice and very very pale. It's pretty close I think. Ready for paired fins and gloss. #fish #fishing #fishart #fishtaxidermy #fishmount #fishreplica #fishreproductions #quality #details #replicafish #catchandrelease #panfish #panfishing #custommold #crappie #crappiefishing #blackcrappie #taxidermy #iowataxidermy
Fatty #1 Male ready for me to attach some paired fins. #fish #fishing #fishart #fishtaxidermy #fishmount #fishreplica #fishreproductions #quality #details #replicafish #catchandrelease #panfish #panfishing #custommold #bluegill #bluegillfishing #sunfish #bigbluegill #pigpatrol #panfishpursuers #taxidermy #iowataxidermy
7" Custom mold and cast Bullhead. How many of you grew up catching these like I did? I think they're cool looking fish, even though they swallow the hook everytime. #fish #fishing #fishart #fishtaxidermy #fishmount #fishreplica #fishreproductions #quality #details #replicafish #catchandrelease #catfish #catfishing #bullhead #custommold #taxidermy #iowataxidermy
Black Crappie for an Iowa client. Excuse Aggie, she's proud of her new bone. Don't mind her..... #fish #fishing #fishart #fishtaxidermy #fishmount #fishreplica #fishreproductions #quality #details #replicafish #catchandrelease #panfish #panfishing #crappie #crappiefishing #blackcrappie #taxidermy #iowataxidermy #aggie
Turdy inchah! Gone with the wind to its home away from home. #fish #fishing #fishart #fishtaxidermy #fishmount #fishreplica #fishreproductions #quality #details #replicafish #catchandrelease #walleye #walleyefishing #pigpatrol #taxidermy #iowataxidermy
14" Crappie Replica custom mold and cast ready for cedar.... #fish #fishing #fishart #fishtaxidermy #fishmount #fishreplica #fishreproductions #quality #details #replicafish #catchandrelease #panfish #panfishing #custommold #crappie #crappiefishing #blackcrappie #panfishpursuers #pigpatrol #taxidermy #iowataxidermy
Big Arizona bass ready for driftwood. Light colored soft fish. Blank was from @kennethbauman . Really sweet to work on. #fish #fishing #fishart #fishtaxidermy #fishmount #fishreplica #fishreproductions #quality #details #replicafish #catchandrelease #bass #bassfishing #largemouth #largemouthbass #largemouthbassfishing #swimbait #taxidermy #iowataxidermy #pigpatrol #arizona #azbassfishing
Giant Cutttbow ready for driftwood. #fish #fishing #fishart #fishtaxidermy #fishmount #fishreplica #fishreproductions #quality #details #replicafish #catchandrelease #trout #troutfishing #rainbowtrout #rainbowtroutfishing #taxidermy #iowataxidermy #pigpatrol #cuttbow #cutthroat #flyfishing
