‘’The entire painting process comes down to a series of corrections.
The goal is to end with a beautiful painting not to get it right with the first stroke of the brush.

One would do well to approach the process from the onset as one big glorious mistake that, through adventurous problem solving, you are setting out to make right.

Mistakes and problems ARE the process . 
You simply get quicker at correcting and solving them. 
Work freely and do not worry about making mistakes. 
You can always correct mistakes later.
As you paint, remember there is always an awkward stage in every painting. 
You might begin with a flawless drawing that quickly becomes lost under layers of paint.

Or, individual objects within your composition might look correct themselves but they don't seem to 'fit' with each other.

And in the end, if all is lost, accept failure graciously and simply start over. 
You will find that your second attempt is more concise, direct and accurate.

Painting is a journey in which you never reach the end. 
The more you paint the more you will find this to be one of the most beautiful and compelling aspects of the craft.

There will always be something both challenging you and drawing you forward.’’

John Rizzotto