Lisa Black’s Steampunk Taxidermy

You have probably seen taxidermy and steampunk art before, but have you ever seen them combined?

Lisa Black, a talented young artist from New Zealand, creates the most amazing works of art, by adding cool steampunk elements, like gears, screws, and other metal pieces, to taxidermy animals. This unusual combination creates unique art pieces that are absolutely amazing. LINK

Check out her portfolio at Behance.net

10 Great Examples of Eerie Taxidermy Art

Oddee has a roundup of the creepiest taxidermy creations ever. Shown here is the work of Jaun Cabana, who creates mythical aquatic creatures from parts of different animals. He’s just one of ten taxidermy artists linked in the list. Not for the squeamish; some images are NSFW. Link, Via: Neatorama

The Mechanical Taxidermy of Ron Pippin

Artist Ron Pippin creates sculptures of animals with mechanical augmentations, such as the above work entitled “Solar Deer”. In an interview, Pippin said:

My work is often related to ideas about the relationship of Science, Art, and Nature. My scientific aesthetic is primarily drawn from the 19th Century, when, I feel, science still had a relationship to beautiful forms.

Content warning: Pippin uses actual animal parts in many of his works.

Link, Via: Make | Official Website | Interview | Photo: Ron Pippin, Via: Neatorama

Customized Squirrels

Admit that you’ve always wanted a dead squirrel mounted to your exact specifications, such as the special forces squirrel in the picture above. Rick Nadeau decorates his taxidermy projects with items from G.I. Joe figures.

This is sad to me. I am one of those swerve to miss a squirrel people.

Link, Via: Double Plus Undead, Via: Neatorama