Hi there! My name is Mingo, the owner of MingoArt.com and TheSilkRanch.com! I’ve been fascinated by nature for as long as I can remember, currently I keep over 500 tarantulas, along with reptiles and fish. Caring for them has given me a deep appreciation for the delicate details, unique patterns, and quiet beauty of these creatures. As both an artist and an involved hobbyist, I’ve always wanted to capture that beauty in a way that feels timeless. The pieces in this shop are inspired by classic biological and technical illustrations—combining scientific precision with my own passion for the natural world—to share a glimpse of what I find so captivating within the world of tarantula keeping.