Tauranga aerosol artist Mr G is flying to New York today to present his spray painted pet portrait to E Television stars Ice T and Coco.

Graham Hoete, known as Mr G, confirmed a deal to spray paint a portrait for American rapper Ice T and his wife Coco of their bulldog Spartacus back in April.

Tauranga artist Mr G will fly to New York today to present a portrait to E Television stars Ice T and Coco. Photo: Supplied.

Today he will fly to United States on a two week visit to present the spray painted artwork to the pair.

The Papamoa resident says he has been chipping away at the painting for about three weeks and is looking forward to presenting it to the television stars.

'Coco is really looking forward to it. It's going to be cool.”

Mr G, who recently completed a world first in New Zealand – the NZ Dogathon 100, says he undertook the project because of his love for dogs and he won't stop at 100 in one country.

His ultimate goal is to paint a Dogathon of 100 dog portraits in 10 countries in the world.

'It's something different. I am the only artist in the world that spray paints dogs.”

'I make a living off it as well. It just creates a lot of opportunities and possibilities really for myself.”

'It's a passion it's what I love to do.”

Mr G says him and his wife have had trouble having a baby of their own, so their pet bulldog Honey is treated as their child.

'She's our big girl.”

Mr G contacted Ice T through his website and heard back from his manager confirming their interest within an hour.

The portrait of Spartacus is not Mr G's first portrait for Hollywood stars.

He has also painted a portrait for the Dog Whisperer - Cesar Millan – and has continuing ambitions.

'What I am wanting to do is grab some in road to get into the celebrity market.”

Mr G first began his Dogathon journey two years ago, when he decided to spray paint 100 dogs throughout New Zealand.

Having completed the New Zealand Dogathon, Mr G started the Australian Dogathon in July and is making progress regardless of his big break in Hollywood.

'I am at number two at the moment.”

Mr G will be keeping a web diary through his Facebook, updating pictures of his journey during the two week trip.

Anyone wanting to help Mr G in his journey can contact him through Facebook or via his website www.dogathon100.com