Fix a Painting Without Ruining It

Have you ever had a painting that feels almost right—but one area just isn’t working? In this lesson, I’ll show you how I fix a problem area in a painting without risking the original work. Instead of guessing or repainting blindly, I use a simple acetate overlay technique to test new shapes, values, and colors before ever touching the canvas. In this demonstration, I focus on reshaping a group of trees in a landscape painting—adjusting their design until they feel natural and balanced within the composition. This method allows you to: • Experiment freely without fear of ruining your painting • Test composition, shapes, and values • See the finished result before committing to changes Want to go deeper? If you’re interested in learning more about how I approach painting skies, clouds, and landscapes, Visit my online courses: https://www.masterfulpainting.com/ Get Teaching Tuesday here: https://lindaglovergooch.com/ttuesday Go read the blog: https://lindaglovergooch.com/how-to-f...