Painting Through the Ugly Stage is a focused watercolor lesson for artists who feel confident at the start of a painting but get stuck, doubtful, or begin overworking halfway through.

In this lesson, I walk through a complete landscape painting and intentionally slow down during the most difficult middle stage. I explain the decisions I’m making, the common mistakes to avoid, and the mindset shifts that help you keep going and finish the painting strong.

You’ll learn how to stay with the process, push through doubt, and make confident choices instead of quitting or endlessly fixing. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s finishing more paintings with clarity and confidence.