I feel that this is something that has been needed for some time, however I am also aware of the arduous nature of this process. The proposed modifications appear to bring forth greater efficiency in the judging process and greater understanding and consistency to the competitor. I am curious in regard to what the judges as well as competitors think of the proposed change. Apr 13, 2. I'm excited to see what Larry comes up with. I'm going to offer my opinions in an email to him since he's asking even though I only compete at the state level.
It's still a bit vague so I'm looking forward to the next article on the subject. Apr 13, 3. I know that the Illinois Taxidermy Association has voted to do away with the numerical scoring to make it easier on the judges. Apr 13, 4. I would like to see a score sheet structured in a way that takes personal preference out of judging. This may not be possible I don't know.
A judge should not allow personal preference to interfere with judging a piece out of the "NORM" yet well within the realm of natural reality. This simply says every specie of the type should look exactly the same based partly on science and partly on "what I like to see is The one thing I do not like to hear a judge say about a piece, no matter who's it is, is " but what I like to see is What one "Likes" to see and what is possible for the species to do in nature and is presented correctly and with reference to back up the piece should not determine a perceived flaw by a judge.
Craftsmanship, technique and anatomy should be three main categories of critique with sub subcategories but not many of these to determine the quality and artistic value of a piece.
Apr 13, 5. We implemented a new scoresheet this year. It worked pretty well. Apr 13, 6. Apr 13, 7. I haven't seen the Ohio sheet yet Jim but have been told it was an improvement. Apr 13, 8. Apr 13, 9. Judging seems at times to be subjective rather than objective. Judging should not keep personal preferences with the exception of artistic merit out of their determinations. Animals like people come in a variety of shapes, sizes and physical features.
The history of preserving animal skins goes as far back as ancient Egypt. Royalty would have animals embalmed and buried with them; this early practice did not involve removing skin from the animals as is the norm today.
Many of the earliest known examples of modern taxidermy are crocodiles. Like the foot specimen found in the Museum at St. Gall in Switzerland, which has been on exhibit since Since that time, most advancements in taxidermy have given specialists the ability to better represent animal skins in natural, sometimes majestic poses.
Preserving animals was so common in the US and England during the 19th century. Most significant towns had a taxidermist. Long gone are those hay-stuffed trophies, as modern taxidermists utilize styrofoam sculptures. Upon which they apply preserved skins and lifelike false eyes.
The s saw an American renaissance of the art form thanks to the formation of the National Taxidermy Association. More than ever, natural representations in taxidermy serve to capture a snapshot of natural beauty in what could describe as mixed-media sculptures. In addition, however, taxidermied animals are frequently used as hunting or fishing trophies.
Thus, many taxidermists see it as a rich art form demanding study and practice.
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