​Three-dimensional wildlife art; bringing nature’s beauty indoors

About Us

My name is Thomas Hollingsworth

I love the outdoors and our native wildlife.  Being engaged with nature is a blessing.  My craftwork includes traditional taxidermy, wildlife art, and wood working with precious stone inlay. I enjoy wildlife observation and identification.  I practice Native American Animal Tracking techniques to hone my wildlife observation and hunting skills. 


Skills and Training

  • 2 Week Taxidermy Course, Central Texas School of Taxidermy, Snyder, Texas
  • 6 Week Taxidermy Course, Central Texas School of Taxidermy, Snyder, Texas
  • Standard Tracking Course, Tom Brown Jr’s Tracker School, Tom's River, New Jersey
  • Master Naturalist, Texas Parks and Wildlife & Texas A&M Agri-Life


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy & Sociology, Texas Tech University
  • Master of Arts: Philosophy & Ancient Greek Language, Texas Tech University
  • Retired from State of Texas after 30 years:
    • Adult Probation Officer
    • Adult Parole Officer
    • Coordinator Texas Parole Officer Training Academy
    • Management Development Trainer
    • HR/Payroll & Financial Systems Software Support Manager
    • Software Development Architect: Statewide Systems
    • Apprenticed Carpenter, Hunter, Outdoorsman, Tracker
  • Trained Master Naturalist


Getting close to wildlife

Spending time observing animal behavior in their natural environment is exhilarating and energizes and fascinates me.  My most interesting stalks and encounters when Not hunting or trapping:

  • Within 6 feet of a Porcupine
  • Within 1 foot of an Armadillo
  • Within 10 feet of a Stripped Skunk
  • Within 10 yards of Whitetail Deer
  • Within 15 yards of Javelina
  • Touched several Wild Hog Piglets and within several feet of others; they brushed my pant leg
  • Within 15 yards of a Bobcat
  • Within 10 yards of a Turkey Buzzard
  • Within 5 yards of mature Wild Hog Boar
  • Within 2 yards of Raccoon
  • Touched Wild Opossum
  • Within 1 yard of Ringtail
  • Within 3 yards of a Bobwhite Quail Covey including multiple chicks;  this encounter was sustained over an extended period while the covey was feeding
  • Within 5 yards of a Coyote while I was on horseback and the coyote was running in front and beside the horse prior to diving in a hole.
  • Within 15 yards of a Badger
  • 20 yards from a Red Fox while hiking with my wife
  • Within 10 feet of several Gray Foxes, multiple occasions
  • Within 3 feet of a Black Chin Hummingbird
  • Handled multiple snake species including:  TCottonmouth, Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, Copperhead, Pine Snake, King Snake, Corn Snake, Garter Snake, Texas Ribbon Snake, Texas Earth Snake, Dekays Brown Snake, Coachwhip, Bull Snake, Eastern Hognose, and others (do not attempt to handle snakes without extensive training & experience with a highly skilled mentor)


 I certainly love to hunt, but the rewards of being up close to predators and game in the wild are intrinsically awe-inspiring.  Regarding game,  as a taxidermist, my aim is to make every use of the wildlife resources that are respectfully taken in a hunt, for their meat and pure sustenance, for the beauty of their pelts, antlers, horns, and bones, and for the memory of a stalk or hunting experience.


We are a small business with a big passion.

You are welcome to come visit our private shop and see some of our studio pieces.  We strive for the less than common mounts and unique natural artifacts.  Call us and set up an appointment to see shoulder mounts, fish replicas, European mounts, wild hog hides, soft dry tanned whitetail deer rugs, life-sized mammals, tortoise shells, skulls, and more.