We’ve all been there, that moment when a painting feels like a lost cause, and the only option seems to be starting over. But what if that "failed" piece still had potential? In this inspiring demonstration, I take on the ultimate creative challenge: rescuing a painting that one student was ready to toss.
Watch as I work on a real “throwaway” artwork, showing you how to identify what's working, fix what's not, and breathe new life into a piece that felt beyond saving. With expert insight and a lighthearted, problem-solving approach, I will:
Demonstrate how to correct mistakes without overworking
Revitalize colour and values to create visual impact
Use subtle techniques to disguise problem areas and bring harmony to the composition
Share my thought process for decision-making and creative recovery
You’ll walk away with practical tools to troubleshoot your own paintings, see challenges as opportunities, and gain the confidence to push through when things get messy. Don’t give up—get inspired. Watch a painting come back to life before your eyes.
This is a previously recorded video demonstration from a live zoom session. This video has been edited and is 1 hr 35 min.
“Brittney Tough is a clear communicator and skilled instructor. Eager to help watercolour artists make progress in their painting practice, she brings the skills she uses to create her award winning paintings to this video exercise.” -CSPWC
We’ve all been there, that moment when a painting feels like a lost cause, and the only option seems to be starting over. But what if that "failed" piece still had potential? In this inspiring demonstration, I take on the ultimate creative challenge: rescuing a painting that one student was ready to toss.
Watch as I work on a real “throwaway” artwork, showing you how to identify what's working, fix what's not, and breathe new life into a piece that felt beyond saving. With expert insight and a lighthearted, problem-solving approach, I will:
Demonstrate how to correct mistakes without overworking
Revitalize colour and values to create visual impact
Use subtle techniques to disguise problem areas and bring harmony to the composition
Share my thought process for decision-making and creative recovery
You’ll walk away with practical tools to troubleshoot your own paintings, see challenges as opportunities, and gain the confidence to push through when things get messy. Don’t give up—get inspired. Watch a painting come back to life before your eyes.
This is a previously recorded video demonstration from a live zoom session. This video has been edited and is 1 hr 35 min.
“Brittney Tough is a clear communicator and skilled instructor. Eager to help watercolour artists make progress in their painting practice, she brings the skills she uses to create her award winning paintings to this video exercise.” -CSPWC
