002 – Frodo the Puppy – 27 Minute Artist

This little puppy saved a young girl’s life

Born with a cleft palate, this puppy should have died at birth. Through heroic efforts of the breeder and her family, little Frodo not only lived, but thrived. He remained on the small side, but grew to be a support dog for a young girl and helped save her life. His life had a wonderful purpose.

Adorable in miniature, paint this little pup using soft pastels and blocking in the colors. It might look complicated at first glance, but when you connect the basic shapes, Frodo comes together easily.

Supply List:

UArt 400 sanded pastel paper taped or stapled to a foam board. Mine was 9” x 12”
Soft pastels in puppy colors. I used:
Purples: purplish blue grey (medium value)
Blues: Sky blue
Greens: Sap green (leaf color), Veridian (bluish green)
Browns & golds: Very dark brown, a warmer but still dark brown, Marigold yellow, green/gold on dog’s leg
Other Colors: Mouse gray, coral pink for the nose