This is a bronzed steer skull that I did for Cherie Adams at our church! It was the first bronze I have done on a something larger than a deer or a hog. It turned out really well. It is a little more for custom painting on a head, but I believe it is well worth it.

I had the opportunity to work on a hog head for one of my youth, and friend, at the church this year, and it turned out really well. It was finished in an off white, with a gloss finish, on a walnut plaque. If something like this interests you, give me a call.

Opening Weekend of Bow Season

I hope you all had a wonderful and blessed opening weekend of bow season. I would love to hear each of your stories from this past weekend, whether success, failure, or close calls. The amazing thing about a story is that everyone has one and it is uniquely yours. It allows you to recall the success, learn from the failure, and to revel in the close calls. Let me hear YOUR story!

First buck

I just finished the first buck for the fall, funny enough it was from 2009. I was brought a buck that was shot on the opening weekend of deer season last year, and had set outside since that time. The hide had securely adhered itself to the skull, and had turned to rock solid leather. Also the horns had been bleached to an ash gray color, and began feeling chalky in texture. Fortunately for the buck owner I was able to remove all of the old hide, and re-color the horns to a very natural looking color. Check out the before-and-after pictures below and also the completed work on the right side of the screen named "Mr. O'brien 2009 Buck 2"

Looking forward to the Fall 2010 Hunting Season

I am in full swing with the Fall 2010 advertising in the Ellis and Navarro County areas, and I am looking to serving each and every one of you and your Eurpoean Mounting needs. I have posted my new posters and business cards and hope that you can recognize them in your area. Please write and tell me what you think. If you return one of my cards to me, when you bring your animal in to be mounted, you will recieve a 10% discount on the total cost of the mount, not including tax. I hope each of you have a safe and blessed 2010 hunting season.