

Aaron Simser is a Marine Corps veteran with over 19 years of hunting and taxidermy experience. Born and raised in Northern NY, Aaron grew up with hunting and fishing in his blood. After an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps with medals of commendation, he pursued a career of Wildlife Artistry. He is always striving for Quality! Aaron continually attends conventions, workshops and seminars to keep pace with the newest advances within the Taxidermy industry.

Luxurious showroom with a wide variety of trophies to suit any clients tastes. Our shop dog, Cujo, insisted on being in the photo. |
Our spacious workshop can accommodate any size trophy. |

Aaron just recently fufilled a lifelong dream of going on a classic African Safari. The trip was an amazing sucess and Aaron harvested many trophy animals including the number SCI Gold Medal #47 in the world Waterbuck. It was a trip of a lifetime and Aaron was honored to have been able to experience such a incredible hunt. Artistic Visions is currently coordinating another safari to South Africa for our clients in the summer of 2011, if you are interested going on this great adventure please contact us.
Aaron regularly competes in contests throughout the country and has received numerous awards for wildlife artistry excellence. Current Awards:
2009 Cabela's Taxidermy Competition
Cabela's Committee's Choice Award-Cape Buffalo Pedastal
1st Place Habitat- Cape Buffalo Pedastal
2009 Pennsylvania State Taxidermy Competition
Whitetails Unlimited Directors Choice Award – Life Size Whitetail
2009 Harrisburg Eastern Sportsman Show Competition
1st Place Professional Whitetail
1st Place Professional Game head – North American Bison
1st Place Life Size Small Mammal
2nd Place Professional Whitetail
2nd Place Professional Whitetail
2nd Place Professional Game head
2008 Eastern Regional Championship / Maryland
Safari Club International Award of Excellence - Whitetail and Cougar
1st Place Professional Whitetail
1st Place Professional Habitat
2nd Place Professional Life-size Whitetail
2nd Place Professional Life-size Cougar
2nd Place Professional Life-size Coyote
2nd Place Professional Habitat
3rd Place Professional Upland Game Bird
2008 West Virginia State Championship
1st Place Professional Whitetail
2nd Place Professional Whitetail
1st Place Commercial Whitetail
1st Place Commercial Gamehead
2008 Harrisburg Mini Competition
2nd Place Professional Whitetail
3rd Place Professional Whitetail
2008 Pennsylvania State Championship
3rd Place Professional Gamehead

Aaron is a member of the Pennsylvania Taxidermy Association, West Virginia Taxidermy Association, Ducks Unlimited, and Whitetails Unlimited.