Needle-felted basset hound pair sculpture by Irina Hughes

Pet Commissions

Custom needle-felted pet portraits.

Irina creates lifelike custom pet sculptures from reference photographs, with close attention to the animal's face, posture, coat, markings, and individual character.

Companion Animals

A sculpture of a beloved animal, not a template.

Pet commissions may be created for living companions, memorial pieces, significant gifts, or heirloom animal portraits.

Process

From reference photographs to sculptural likeness.

01

Inquiry

Share the subject, goals, occasion or timing, and preferred way to be contacted.

02

Reference

Gather photographs that show the face, body, markings, posture, coat, and important details.

03

Scope

Irina confirms size, complexity, timing, price, and whether the project is a fit.

04

Creation

The sculpture is created entirely by hand, layer by layer, according to the agreed scope.

05

Delivery

Finished work is prepared for delivery or shipping after the commission is complete.

Inquiry Form

Start a pet commission inquiry.

Reference images can be sent after Irina replies.