As an artist, I often find myself faced with the question of what to do with a painting that no longer resonates with me. Should I simply abandon it, stow it away, or perhaps give it new life by painting over it? Recently, I embarked on an artistic adventure of painting over a canvas with an existing artwork, and the experience was nothing short of transformative.

The decision to paint over an existing piece can feel daunting at first. There is a sense of attachment and nostalgia associated with the original work. However, I realized that by allowing myself to let go and embrace the process of transformation, I was creating space for new possibilities to unfold.

As I applied the first “new” layers onto the canvas, a rush of excitement coursed through me. The texture of the previous painting became the foundation for my new creation.

As the layers of paint build and the original artwork fades away, a sense of transformation takes place. The old becomes the groundwork for the new, and the canvas becomes a blank slate filled with endless possibilities.

So, the next time you find yourself faced with a painting that no longer speaks to you, consider the possibility of painting over it and watch as a new story unfolds on the canvas.