Animal Artistry, Inc.

The studio primarily works on big game and other large mammals from North America, Africa, Asia, and beyond, including life-size projects for private collections and museum-style displays.

You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, half-lifesize and pedestal pieces, European and antler/horn mounts, rugs, novelties, and custom habitat bases and dioramas.

Founded in 1980 by Michael J. (Mike) Boyce, Animal Artistry has grown from a garage operation into a world‑renowned, multi‑department taxidermy and wildlife art company with more than 40 years of experience.

They emphasize detailed craftsmanship, lifelike anatomy, and natural poses, with structured quality control and a stated respect for each animal, whether for a large museum diorama or a first-time hunter’s trophy.

Animal Artistry offers a detailed Master Price List and notes that shoulder mounts are competitively priced, with costs varying by species, mount type, pose, habitat complexity, skinning needs, and special requests; they also run a separate Specialty Store with clearly listed prices for finished mounts, rugs, décor, and art.

They advertise an estimated 4–6 month turnaround, often six months or less from deposit and pose instructions, with some custom, skull, reptile, and novelty projects taking longer and remounting jobs typically moving faster because all work stays in-house.

In addition to taxidermy, they design and build trophy rooms and life-size dioramas, create murals and realistic reproductions, offer remounting and restoration, provide rugs and European mounts, sell finished pieces and décor through their Specialty Store, and assist with field prep, shipping logistics, and coast-to-coast delivery.