E.C.Ward Taxidermy & Art

09/16/2024

Hello Everyone,

I have something I'd like to say. From here on out, I will no longer be taking in any taxidermy work for the foreseeable future. I will instead only be taking in European skull mounts, other small jobs like turkey tail mounts and antler mounts.
My interest in this line of work has greatly diminished, taxidermy has simply lost its luster for me, to put it bluntly. I would rather focus on my artwork at this time and take my career in this direction.
So, from here on out, I’m transitioning my taxidermy business to more of a primary art business, which also happens to clean skulls and such. I want to create more artwork, paint on skulls, create beautiful turkey tail displays and work on other projects that I have planned, but never had enough time to work on.
Now, before any of you worry, I fully intend to finish all of the work that was already brought to me these past years. Everything will be done around the promised time and it will not go down in quality in any shape or form. I am a perfectionist with my work and take pride in finishing things right, even at the cost of not always getting things done in time.
At this time I would like to thank everyone who has trusted me with their taxidermy items, or has given me encouragement. I truly am grateful for all the support and admiration to get me to this place where I am now.
I hope you understand my decision, even if this comes as a disappointment. If you have any questions for me, then feel free to ask.

07/06/2024

This was a super fun project! Here I've painting a hunter dragging a a large deer after a successful hunt. How strange though for such a large deer to have pumpkin stems for antlers! I've recording my process in a video, so if that interests you, please check it out!

07/06/2024

New video on YouTube! This time with me talking about my process in painting on a deer skull. Please let me know what you think!

Today I'm sharing my process of painting on a deer skull I did for a customer of mine. This was a really fun project and would love to continue this type of ...

06/12/2024

Check out this video I made of me painting a turkey on a turkey tail mount! I hope you enjoy!

This is the first time I have recorded and painted something at the same time, so its a bit amateur. I even forgot to record the finished results of the turk...

04/12/2024

Some recent art pieces I've worked on within the past several months. Let me know what you like the most! I would really love to share more of my artwork on here and show more of the "Art" side of the business.

03/31/2024

Happy Easter everyone!

09/20/2023

A coyote and gray fox skulls painted with acrylics. The coyote was a commissioned piece, while the fox is a custom that is current for sale on my Etsy page!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1522150500/painted-gray-fox-skull-apple-blossoms?click_key=388b100e9e32dd65ead755ddde9375516562cc24%3A1522150500&click_sum=cb05e67b&ref=shop_home_active_2

09/18/2023

Black bear skull with two oil paintings on both sides depicting a hunting scene!

04/01/2023

Hi everyone! This week I was at the FFA State Convention and donated this art piece to help raise money for the Alumni. This piece was able to raise $190 in the auction, which is super exciting! Thanks a bunch to everyone who made a bid, and congrats to the winner!

02/24/2023

02/23/2023

Charming head mount on an oak plaque.

02/22/2023

Landlocked salmon with fishing lure.

02/21/2023

02/20/2023

A shoulder mount with a more aggressive expression to help show off that back tine he has.

01/02/2023

Something a bit different! Two turkey tails w/ beards on dry flower wreaths. 🦃

12/27/2022

Here's a rainbow trout done with an oak panel! 🐟

11/13/2022

Brook trout on an oak plaque.