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When a piece isn't working I often paint over it, or part of it, and start again. 

It's fine because then there's a lower layer (or layers) from which to work. 

But sometimes the layers get so thick I think they'll just fall off the canvas.

Here is the beginning of a piece. 

I liked some of the sections but not the big red part.

It looked kind of like a swimmer to me but I lost patience with it, thinking how to "fix" it.

So, a couple iterations later, after I've painted over the whole thing with white paint.

Totally different piece. I like it ok but I'm not sure it's finished... needs some warm color(s).

Next...

Ok, warm added but it looks too contrived now. Argh. (also added more green and blue.)

Next...

So this is where it is now. Painted over a lot of the dots, added a big shape and drips. Hm. 

This piece might be destined for the trash. Or perhaps, since it's canvas and not board, I'll cut it up into pieces. 

Or maybe I'll paint over the whole thing and start yet again!