This Artist Turns Celebrities Into Dogs In Realistic But Grotesque Caricatures (17 Pics)

What makes these portraits so satisfying is the contrast. Krüger paints fur, whiskers, wet noses, and glossy eyes with hyper-real precision… then turns around and cranks the expressions up to 11. The result is a lineup of pups that feel hilariously ridiculous and oddly dignified, like they know they’re being roasted and still want you to get their good side.

A few of the references are especially fun. One dog delivers a dead-on parody of Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” complete with the headscarf, the soft lighting, and the over-the-shoulder glance, except now it’s a suspiciously relatable “did I leave the stove on?” expression on a very serious canine face.

Another portrait leans heavily into revolutionary iconography, presenting a moody pug in a black beret with a star, a clear nod to the classic Che Guevara image, but with added sadness in the eyes and significantly more wrinkles.

Krüger’s trademark isn’t just exaggeration; the point is to capture the essence of the characters in question. Every painting feels like a character study from an alternate universe where dogs secretly run the art world, the music industry, and probably your local dive bar.

You can also check out Krüger’s other, non-canine, caricatures and paintings on his Instagram account and website.