A memorable birthday gift
A blue heron buyer described choosing the sculpture for a father who was difficult to shop for, and praised its realism.
Etsy review summary · December 2025
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.
From Collectors
Animals with a place in someone’s story.
Irina’s Etsy shop, Nevenet Fiber Arts, has 83 sales and a 5.0 rating from 43 reviews, checked October 30, 2026.
A companion in sculpture
A dog sculpture buyer expressed delight with the finished piece.
Etsy review summary · March 2024
A meaningful remembrance
A tiger sculpture was given to a zookeeper to commemorate an animal he had cared for.
Etsy review summary · January 2023
A Personal Remembrance
Keep their character close.
A memorial commission can focus on a familiar expression, a favorite resting pose, or the markings that made your companion unmistakable. Start with the photographs you have and the details you remember. Irina will discuss what can be captured before agreeing on the project.
How to Choose Reference PhotosProcess
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.
Before You Inquire
Planning your pet portrait.
What reference photographs help?
Photographs showing the face, body, markings, posture and coat help establish the sculptural likeness. Reference images can be sent after Irina replies; you do not need to upload them to start an inquiry.
How are price and timing agreed?
Custom commissions start around $1,500 for smaller, simpler work, with signature pet portraits starting around $2,500. Irina confirms the quote, size and timing after reviewing your project. These are custom-work prices; existing sculptures are priced separately.
Read How Custom-Work Pricing Is ScopedCan I commission a memorial sculpture?
Pet portraits may celebrate a living companion or remember a beloved animal. Share the expressions, habits and details that best capture your pet’s character.
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