Waterlines that don't look quite right.

I am always scared to fix anything I think it gives stiffness to my paintings. I don't really know how to get rid of this fear. Do you have any advice?

Thank you Sunnylady for your interest, I hope this helps. I still feel that way. It depends if the alterations are on wet or on dry. I have difficulty altering my painting after it has dried, it just looks odd to me. Although I do find adding a little foreground foliage quite successful possibly because it is supposed to look closer to the viewer. Use a light touch, and the paint does need to be thin (like liquid white) so that it slides on smoothly and doesn't drag. When the paint is properly dry underneath you can always remove your "addition" if you don't like the result. But "alterations" are easier when the paint is still wet because of the ability to blend. Bob proved the point when he did a major alteration when he was halfway through his painting he scraped the whole thing off with the knife then used the two inch brush to blend what was left into the background, this created a misty distant effect, then he painted his picture over the newly created background. I've only ever painted using this wet on wet technique but I realise that traditional painters create their paintings in layers which are allowed to dry before adding the next layer. If there is anybody on here who has dabbled with that technique they might be able to add some advice. To allay your fears I would recommend using a canvas to practice wet on wet alterations. Remember that wet on wet is also created in layers, so altering an underlayer is difficult without destroying what is on the top of it but once you have scraped off down to the underlayer and redone it, you will need to redo the top layer as well. Notice how Bob paints the background bushes, then scapes off a cabin shape, then paints the cabin, then places some bushes around it to set the cabin back, which is an example of an alteration we have all seen many times. Scraping off before painting your alteration prevents mud. When you're done practicing, and while it's still wet you can scrape the whole thing off with the knife and wipe down with paint thinner, then you can use your canvas another day, it's not wasted. If anyone else would like to add your experience whether it was successful or not, you are most welcome to join in. I am always happy to learn.

I scrapped of few paintings when things did not go well, or some parts of the painting that did not go well sometimes with the knife sometimes with just a cloth and recently I have redone one of the sunflowers as it was bothering me a lot. I guess it will take some more time to embrace the full power of wet-on-wet and don't get mad when something does not go as I wish. It is just the feel that I hate redoing and correcting... that's why I think it scares me a lot to touch things to fix them in the painting.

I'll be super happy to hear what other artists would say how to overcome or accept those feelings!

Sunnylady, don't worry about it. It's not a bad thing to be a little unhappy with your finished painting sometimes. It's a good thing as it means that you recognise when something is not quite right, and because of that you will do better next time.

Recently I have had painting, in which I had to remove half and repaint it. I was upset as half of that half was awesome. However after resetting final result was good at the end. I think i am one step better and more confident. Thanks for your support and encouragement.

Sunnylady that is really heartwarming to hear. I am pleased I was able to help. Onward and upward!