Getting Past the Ugly Duckling Stage of Paintings

Every painter experiences it—that frustrating middle stage where a painting looks awkward, unfinished, or just plain ugly. In this video, I talk about why the ugly stage happens, why it’s actually a necessary part of the painting process, and how to keep going instead of giving up too soon. I also share three of my own paintings, walking you through how each one moved through the ugly stage and what decisions helped bring the painting together. You’ll see real examples of how structure, values, and patience transform a painting over time. If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or tempted to abandon a piece halfway through, this video will help you understand what’s really going on—and give you confidence to paint through it. 🎨 Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike 🌤 Especially helpful for landscape and sky painters Read the blog post: https://lindaglovergooch.com/ugly-sta... Teaching Tuesday lessons: https://lindaglovergooch.com/ttuesday Teaching Blogs: https://lindaglovergooch.com/blog/ Online Courses: https://www.masterfulpainting.com/