04/06/2025
One year after jumping into the competition arena and launching our business, we were lucky enough to take home a few more ribbons—this time in the Masters Division—at the New England Association of Taxidermists (NEAT) show this past weekend.
I, Tomás, want to give special thanks to my wife, Yaira López, and my son, Alejandro M. Rodriguez, for their constant support and encouragement. None of this would have been possible without them. Thank you to my mother, Candida, and my sister, Lourdes, for always being there for us. We also thank to Jessica and Maydiel Cañizares for having us during the show days, and to Alejandro Hernández for kindly taking care of our pet tarantula until it passed away.
Thanks also to Wayne Rodd for patiently answering my questions about the show, and to judge Terry Weick for his insightful and constructive critiques. I’m grateful as well to Bill Embacher, Blue Ribbon Birds - Taxidermy Training & DVD's by Matt Smith, Ben at Art of Taxidermy, and Katherine Nee for the fruitful exchange of ideas and tips.
Last but not least, many thanks to Carmine Bonaco , Chris Brockett, and Jason Chowaniec for generously providing the birds.
It was great seeing you all again! Congratulations to all award winners!