One-of-a-kind artwork for inspired spaces.

A taxidermy raccoon mounted to a piece of driftwood. Decorated with sequins and rhinestones in a geometric pattern. By Cassandra Smith
Decorative wall display featuring six colorful, twisting rope wall mounts with gold brackets, made by Cassandra Smith.
A taxidermy parakeet that is mostly gray with blue feathers near its neck and tail. The parakeet is mounted to a brown wood circle and hanging on a white background. The parakeet has been elaborately decorated with white, gold and blue rhinestones, a
A large wall behind comfy chairs, a couch and a styled coffee table. The wall has a rope installation by Cassandra Smith that consists of many vertical manila ropes and monkey fists knots tied onto the ropes in a random pattern.
This is a beaver pelt, stretched inside a gold frame. On the beaver pelt are hundreds of sequins and rhinestones adhered in a geometric, diamond patter. By Cassandra Smith
A taxidermy whitetail deer mount on a white background. The deer is painted in a geometric pattern using teal paint and then each pattern is embellished with hundreds of sequins and rhinestones by Cassandra Smith.
Two monkey's fist knots arranged on a white background. Each knot is hand-painted with bright colors by Cassandra Smith.
A large wood board painted green hanging on a dark gray wall. On the board are mounted 8 fiberglass walleye fish arranged in a radial pattern. Overlaying the fish is a gold leaf and sequin mandala pattern that follows the same radial lines as the fis
The photo is of a cafeteria wall with tables and chairs lining it. On the wall above the bench seating are 13 vertical ropes mounted with black brackets. Each rope is colorblock painted in bright colors by Cassandra Smith.
Two shed sika deer antlers arranged on a white background. Each antler is painted in bold, brightly colored stripes using acrylic paint by Cassandra Smith.
This is a taxidermy female pheasant mounted to an oval shaped board and hanging on a white wall. The pheasant has been hand-painted with teal paint in a geometric, starburst pattern by Cassandra Smith.
A dining room table set for a meal, decorated with colorful candles and orange plaid napkins, with a decorative chandelier hanging above and a wall hanging of painted knots by Cassandra Smith.
Two vintage hatchets laying on a white back ground. Each one is painted with bright, boldly colored stripes and detailed patterns by Cassandra Smith.
Hand-painted, naturally shed fallow deer antler on a white background. The antler is painted using teal, fuchsia and yellow in a bold, geometric pattern by Cassandra Smith.
Six decorative ropes with hand-painted knots hanging on a white wall.
A cut wood slice hand-painted with geometric patterns by Cassandra Smith
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The artist Cassandra Smith with brown hair in a bun, wearing large tortoiseshell glasses, gold hoop earrings, and a white t-shirt with red horizontal stripes, against a plain white background.

Meet the artist

Cassandra Smith is a Milwaukee-based artist and designer known for her intricate, hand-painted antlers and transformative sculptural installations. Her work has been exhibited nationwide, with commissioned installations in hotels, restaurants and private residences. Learn more.

Red, Yellow & Navy Hand-Painted Monkey's Fist Knot Red, Yellow & Navy Hand-Painted Monkey's Fist Knot Red, Yellow & Navy Hand-Painted Monkey's Fist Knot Red, Yellow & Navy Hand-Painted Monkey's Fist Knot Red, Yellow & Navy Hand-Painted Monkey's Fist Knot
Red, Yellow & Navy Hand-Painted Monkey's Fist Knot
from $30.00

► Custom monkey's fist knot, just choose your size! It will be in these colors unless you message me for custom colors. Made with cotton rope and hand-painted with acrylic paint. Inside the knot is a wooden ball for structure and weight.

COLORS ► Navy blue, orangish red and mustard yellow.

SIZE ► Large = 4 inches diameter
Medium = 3 inches diameter
Small = 2.25 inches diameter
Ornament = 2 inches diameter

SIZE ► Will hang approximately 12-15 inches unless you request a different length

The Monkey's Fist knot is an old sailors knot used for weighting rope or, sometimes, as a weapon. I have made these for decoration, either to hang alone or in a small group. I could even see one balled up on a shelf with other knick knacks. Message me if you have any questions!

This design is copyright 2020.

WOOD SLICE - Rainbow/Multicolor Pattern WOOD SLICE - Rainbow/Multicolor Pattern
WOOD SLICE - Rainbow/Multicolor Pattern
$300.00

► This is a large hand-painted wood slice with bark edges (and some moss) intact. Painted with acrylic paint and high quality clear coat. There is a hanger on the back to mount it to a wall, or it can be used sitting on a table.

COLORS ► Mulberry, turquoise, mustard yellow, burnt orange, lime green and dark teal with black detailed pattern.
SIZE ► Approximately 13 x 12 inches across and 2 inches thick.


The design is copyright 2024.

Embellished Parakeet - Bright Blue Rhinestones Embellished Parakeet - Bright Blue Rhinestones
Embellished Parakeet - Bright Blue Rhinestones
$900.00

This is a real taxidermy parakeet, embellished with rhinestones using archival glue. It is mounted on a wood plaque with a hanger on the back for easy hanging.

The parakeet used to be part of a small zoo in Northern Wisconsin. It was in an enclosed area where kids could go and feed the birds and interact with them. A few of the birds died of natural causes and were mounted by a local taxidermist. That is where I bought them.

Note: This items ships only the United States.

This design is copyright 2024.


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