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[Troy Rose]

Artistic School of Taxidermy  Recent Student Pictures 3/23/2012   Well it seems like Lance just got here, but after 5 long days, Lance from Southern Idaho, completed several really nice pieces!!!  Lance came to learn Gameheads and we managed to work in a European elk skull and crate building.  Lance did detachable antlers on the elk mount.  Great Job Lance!!!

[Troy Rose]

Artistic School of Taxidermy   Recent Student Pictures 04/04/2012  Hey everyone, I just completed 3 days of advanced training with Mark.  Mark is an established Taxidermist from Boise who was looking to hone his skills a bit and man did he ever.  Mark you did a fantastic job!  I can't wait to see  pictures of your mounts when you get them all painted!

[outwoods taxidermy]

I like the walking down hill bobcat and howling yote
Nice work.

[Troy Rose]

Artistic School of Taxidermy   Recent Student Pictures 04/021/2012   Well, once again time absolutely flew by.  Barry Clay from Southern California came up for 11 days of class work and did some really cool pieces.  We spent a couple of hours one morning cutting some old roots for bases.  The piece for the bobcat was well...see for yourself...sure beats precast rock!!! Barry, I had a great time instructing you! Thanks for all the laughs and the cooking tips!  

[wildmemorie]

  I was lucky enough recently to be able to match my schedule with a three day opening with Troy for some advanced instruction mainly focusing on anatomy and detail. I have been trying to make this happen for quite some time and I have to say it was as rewarding as I had hoped. Troy's knowledge of the art and techniques never fail to amaze me.

       Thanks Troy, words can't describe the appreciation I have for your talents and willingness to share them with the rest of the world. I will definitely send photos of the finished pieces after painting.

   Mark

[Troy Rose]

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    *Note*     Not all mounts pictured have been completed; as some may have required
                   additional drying time, putty and paint finish work, or base completion.

[careygirl]

If your looking to do taxidermy as a hobby or to start your own shop, then I recomend spending time with Troy Rose.  Troy will open his home and shop and teach you every thing you will need to know.  After spending 10 day's with Troy I was able to come home and get right to work.  I did take some really dificult projects and I'm glad I did.  Troy took the time to explain the in's and out's of what I needed to do to make my project's look like a pro had done them.  Troy has a fantasic place that is surrounded by wildlife and views that never stop.  If your looking into the world of taxidermy, then I personly recommend taking a course from Troy.  You will leave there with great looking projects, a sence of pride, and a teacher that you can alway's call on.

[Bearman60]

Hello,
   My name is Barry Joe Clay. I’m 52 years old and going to retire from my current job in 3 years. I’ve been thinking about what I am going to do for retirement.  I’ve thought about taxidermy for several years due to the fact that I am a hunter.  I found Troy Rose’s, “artisticschooloftaxidermy.com,” while surfing the internet looking for a teacher.  The one on one approach really appealed to me. I emailed him and was impressed with his down to earth mannerisms and his explanations of what course works he had to offer.  I signed up for a 10 day course in April.  What an experience! I did 4 projects. A snow goose, mule deer ( game head ), a life-size bobcat and a half bear. Troy’s teaching technique was very hands on.  He would explain while he doing each step.  After doing one side, say an ear, he would  tell me it was my turn.  He would let me struggle to do it all by myself but never to the point of frustration. He tell me when I was close and hint at what to do when I wasn’t so close.  When I finally got it right I was proud that I had done it myself.  I do have to say that there was one aspect of the training that I had no idea would happen. Sewing made my hands so sore. I work on a computer all day and my hands weren’t used to being worked like that.  Pushing a needle through leather is a lot tougher than you might think. All in all it was a great experience.  I am so proud of my mounts.  My friends are so impressed with how they look.  None of which would be so if it weren’t for Troy Rose and the Artistic School of Taxidermy.  The accommodations where 4 star and if you take a course from him be sure to request his Warm Chicken Caesar Salad for one of your meals.
Thanks Troy, I’ll be back
Barry Joe Clay