THOMAS WILLIAMS  An experienced hunter, loving father, and to keep a long story short... 

THOMAS WILLIAMS 

An experienced hunter, loving father, and to keep a long story short... 

COURTNEY SHAHEEN Courtney Shaheen was born and raised in San Antonio and Boerne. She grew up hunting and fishing with her father and brother. Courtney graduated from Texas State University in 2010 with a degree in Fine Arts and emphasis in sculpture. Between hunting, fishing, and making art, she knew taxidermy was the field she wanted to be in. After spending five years in retail management, she finally made the leap to full time taxidermist in 2013. Courtney specializes in cats and other small mammals. 

COURTNEY SHAHEEN

Courtney Shaheen was born and raised in San Antonio and Boerne. She grew up hunting and fishing with her father and brother. Courtney graduated from Texas State University in 2010 with a degree in Fine Arts and emphasis in sculpture. Between hunting, fishing, and making art, she knew taxidermy was the field she wanted to be in. After spending five years in retail management, she finally made the leap to full time taxidermist in 2013. Courtney specializes in cats and other small mammals. 

MIRANDA BASSETT After growing up in Amarillo, Texas, Miranda moved to the Hill Country in 2010 to study graphic design at Texas State University.  She worked as a freelance artist and designer for a couple of years before discovering her love for taxidermy and wildlife art at Double Nickle. Miranda specializes in finishing and fish and loves to work on projects that incorporate traditional art methods (such as hand-painted skulls).

MIRANDA BASSETT

After growing up in Amarillo, Texas, Miranda moved to the Hill Country in 2010 to study graphic design at Texas State University.  She worked as a freelance artist and designer for a couple of years before discovering her love for taxidermy and wildlife art at Double Nickle. Miranda specializes in finishing and fish and loves to work on projects that incorporate traditional art methods (such as hand-painted skulls).

 
YAMNA JAKHAR Moving from coast to coast, and completing her studies abroad, Yamna has a keen interest in diverse cultures and traveling. She has won an award at the Texas taxidermy competition for whitetail, and is currently completing her MFA in communication design. She has a passion for photography, art, and design. She hopes to integrate both her wildlife artist and design skills to create unique pieces in the future.   

YAMNA JAKHAR

Moving from coast to coast, and completing her studies abroad, Yamna has a keen interest in diverse cultures and traveling. She has won an award at the Texas taxidermy competition for whitetail, and is currently completing her MFA in communication design. She has a passion for photography, art, and design. She hopes to integrate both her wildlife artist and design skills to create unique pieces in the future. 

 

SHANNON MERCADO Born in North Carolina, her family moved to Texas when stationed at Ft. Hood and then Randolph AFB. She received her BFA at the University of Texas at Austin, with a focus in printmaking. Clearly animal obsessed, her house is a zoo full of cats and dogs, and her artwork focuses on animal subjects.

SHANNON MERCADO

Born in North Carolina, her family moved to Texas when stationed at Ft. Hood and then Randolph AFB. She received her BFA at the University of Texas at Austin, with a focus in printmaking. Clearly animal obsessed, her house is a zoo full of cats and dogs, and her artwork focuses on animal subjects.