Painting of Lord Rocco the Pug, aka Mr. Puggums.

I don’t always paint pugs, but when I do…

Lord Rocco (the Pug) 36″ x48″ Oil on Panel 2016

Lord Rocco The Pug – detail

Rocco with pug painting.

Tiffany and her husband commissioned a regal portrait of their special family member, a pug named Rocco. He is a super hungry pug, and also goes by the name Mr. Puggums.

I met Rocco at our home, and he was a wonderful model. While his human mommy held up snacks for Rocco to stay put, I was most surprised that Lord El Rocco had the ability to simultaneously keep one eye on me, and the other eye on his snacks. Rocco also made a dash upstairs for our kitchen to see what was cooking, and how this could involve him. I knew from that point on, Rocco was probably my soul mate.

Personal and historical family imagery were woven into the piece, and the Elizabethan ruff fit the curve of his fur perfectly.  Enjoy!

Lord Rocco The Pug – detail

Lord Rocco The Pug – detail

Lord Rocco The Pug – detail

Lord Rocco The Pug – detail

Lord Rocco The Pug – detail

Lord Rocco The Pug – detail

Lord Rocco at Winchester Galleries before delivery.

Lord Rocco getting photographed at The Print Lab. Photo by Terry Zlot.