About this Product
A portrait of YOUR pet, in needle felt! Makes an excellent, one-of--kind gift, or a touching memorial for a lost pet.
This listing is for a FRAMED custom pet portrait in needle felt. Size is 12x12, and artist will recommend which based on the pet and image. Photos on this listing are of previous custom pet portraits and are examples only.
Needle felting is a process by which small bits of unspun wool are blended and "felted" with a special, barbed needle. I "stab" these tiny bits into place by hand, and each piece takes tens of thousands of stabs.
Once a purchase is made, please send several photos of your pet to anneliesevanderheyden@gmail.com. I also love to k ow the name and a little bit about the pet, as it helps me capture the pet if I know a bit about it (though, if its a gift and you don't know much, that's fine). It typically takes up to a week to create one portrait. I will be in communication about the piece to keep you updated on progress, discuss framing options, and let you know when it is shipped. I often post progress photos to social media, so if you would like for me to refrain from posting because it is a gift, please be sure to let me know!
Anneliese Vanderheyden Art
Meet the Maker
I started drawing when I was a child, to pass the time during frequent illnesses and hospitalizations, and found I had a natural knack. I am mostly self-taught, besides a few courses in high school. I love trying new mediums and styles, but common themes in my work include nature, moodiness, and whimsy. My favorite mediums are acrylic and watercolor paint, needle felt, and linocut block printing though I dabble and creatively meander often!
Two years ago I began studying herbalism to support the overall health and wellbeing of myself and my loved ones. I include listings for herbal products that I have found particularly helpful under the "Herbals" section of my shop.
I also have two POD storefronts that you can visit and order from:
TeePublic - http://tee.pub/lic/a0wLLiloBrw
Redbubble - https://www.redbubble.com/people/anney1979/shop?asc=u
I live with my wife, 3 dogs, and shellpuppy in NC. My 3 adult children and 2 grandchildren all reside in GA, where I'm originally from, so I visit there often. My other hobbies are reading, hiking, traveling, and gardening.
How it’s Made
Needle felting is a process by which small bits of unspun wool are blended and "felted" with a special, barbed needle. I "stab" these tiny bits into place by hand, and each piece takes tens of thousands of stabs.
Shop Policies
Please allow up to 5 business days for creation and mailing of your piece. Art prints and originals generally ship within 1 day, while handprinted linocuts take up to 3 days as they are created at time of order. Any other custom work - needle-felt portraits, screenprints, etc. - take up to 5 business days to create. If there will be a delay for any reason, Artist will promptly communicate this in writing.
Please note that handmade products, like prints made from linocut, do have small variations due to the handprinting process. Your linocut print may not look exactly like the product image displayed, but it will be very close. Further, if your piece is created on handmade paper you should expect variations in edges and paper texture, characteristic of handmade paper.
If you are unsatisfied for any reason, please reach out to the artist and the artist will make every effort to resolve the issue.
