The illustration utilizes a centered composition to focus entirely on the 'Pugtato,' a creature defined by its soft, rounded silhouette and expressive features. Corrigan employs a palette of warm beige tones and earthy browns, mimicking the skin of a potato while capturing the distinct folds and soulful eyes of a pug. The traditional brushwork techniques lend a tactile quality to the piece, making the hybrid character feel both grounded and fantastical.

There is a playful sense of dynamic symmetrical asymmetry in the way the creature’s tiny limbs and sprout-like ears are positioned, giving it a lifelike personality. Drawing from the visual language of children’s book illustrations, the work evokes radiant joy through its simplicity and humor. It is a study in how minimal line work and a restricted color scheme can create a character with significant emotional depth and comedic appeal.