25 custom needle felted 3D portraits that commemorate furry friends in the best way possible

Dogs are considered the best friend you could ever have and artist Anneli Kirby celebrates that friendship through her custom 3D dog portraits. They are created using the unique needle felting technique. She commemorates the canines in a realistic style featuring a front view of the subject protruding out of the edges, making them look like they are about to jump out of the frame.

Kirby began her artistry by creating portraits of her two dogs. “I started off trying to make the little handheld sculptures that are popular with most felt artists and they did not come out how I wanted,” she told My Modern Met.

Kirby wanted to add “something fun” to her gallery wall and framed the pieces she made and liked what she saw. “There are incredibly realistic pieces created by some amazing felt artists, and my pieces are more of a caricature,” she explained. “Some artists create wireframes to build on, and it helps their sculpture exactly match the photo reference. I freehand my portraits, so they are not as precise.”

Her creations are displays of fine craftsmanship, and the anchored surface provides a realistic portrait exhibition and an intricate glimpse of expertise. Scroll down to check out 25 of her best portraits, and if you are interested in getting a portrait, you can visit her online shop.

1. Gizmo

2. Dora 

3. Leo

4. Pip 

5. Casey Lou

6. Ripley & Hudson

7. Juniper 

8. Isabelle

9. Leia 

10. Stellaluna 

11. Mele 

12. Pongo

13. Ernie 

14. Tucker 

15. Beedo 

14. Cooker 

15. Dogen 

16. Goldie

17. Milo

18. Leia 

19. Frida 

20. Ranger 

21. Nala 

22. Lyle 

23. Wallace 

24. Prada Maria

25. Chip