Needle-felted adult elephant and calf sculpture by Irina Hughes

Selected Work

Needle-Felted Animal and Wildlife Sculpture

A curated collection of wildlife, birds, equine sculpture, and companion animals shaped through close observation, layered wool construction, lifelike expression, and attention to individual character.

Available Sculptures

Available Needle-Felted Animal Sculptures

Needle felting shapes wool into sculpture through repeated strokes of a barbed needle. Explore Irina’s finished fox, raccoon and anteater, each $500 USD and approximately 8–10 inches long.

Contact Irina to confirm availability, shipping arrangements and the total before purchase.

Selected Past Work

From the portfolio.

Needle-felted adult elephant and calf sculpture by Irina Hughes

Signature Work

Elephant Family

A large adult-and-calf elephant sculpture with close attention to anatomy, skin texture, tusks, gesture, and animal presence.

WildlifeBirdsEquine SculptureCompanion Animals
Needle-felted barn owl sculpture with spread wings by Irina Hughes
Barn Owl

Barn Owl

A barn owl sculpture with spread wings, open talons, and a textured moss-covered base.

Needle-felted ostrich sculpture on a base by Irina Hughes
Ostrich

Ostrich

A standing ostrich sculpture with long legs, extended neck, and layered feather texture.

Needle-felted pelican sculpture by Irina Hughes
Pelican

Pelican

A pelican sculpture with a long red bill, yellow crown, gray body, and lifted stance.

Needle-felted tortoise sculpture with patterned shell by Irina Hughes
Tortoise

Tortoise

A tortoise sculpture with patterned shell detail and a low, grounded stance.