Have you tried PAINTING OVER Old Paintings?

Throw out or paint over old paintings? How about reworking a painting to bring out the best in the subject? In this video I show you what I did that to save and improve a painting. Plus get some tips on painting cows in a meadow.
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[@polarbearsrus6980]

Trying it now, I stopped painting for 10 years, trying again. Thanks for sharing.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Good luck!

[@angeliquedolle8581]

It's a good idea to repaint the alrady painted subject! It gives me courage when I am so disappointed aboit what i did on the canvas. With more knowledge I can paint it all over again!! Thanks Malcolm!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Yes, try again and see what happens 😊

[@natalykenny2069]

Honestly, I loved the original version! But when I saw the result, I thought it was much more vibrant! I need to go through all my paintings I wasn't satisfied and redo them! Thank you!❤

[@MalcolmDewey]

It's worth it to do so a few times a year. You will be suprised by how you artist's eye has changed.

[@susanw6203]

Malcolm, both of your paintings are lovely. You are very inspiring and I love your style.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Many thanks

[@hsgonzalezphd]

Thanks Malcolm, I like your video on overpainting. Maybe it can also be a way of showing one's improvement.

[@MalcolmDewey]

True. Things look different with more experience.

[@ruthkozsey4122]

I like both, but this rework certainly does make the painting glow for daylight.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Ruth

[@kathykelly3350]

Thanks again Malcom, I will try doing this with my paintings that are blah. I always thought it was the composition but a value change may also be the answer.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Have fun Kathy - its surprising how we adjust over time to different color and vibrancy.

[@nathaliartist]

Personalmente pienso que siempre es bueno, retomar antiguos trabajos al igual que tú, y por los resultados nos demuestras que si se pueden enriquecer aún más, gracias por compartir 🎨

[@sheenawilson8178]

Oh wow! That painting has come alive! It’s so inspiring to see. Thank you so much for your videos!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad you enjoy it! thanks

[@jansplanet]

Thank you for showing us this demo. I have tried fixing paintings by touching up areas, which usually looks like an afterthought, but what you have done is recharge the whole painting so it is harmonious. 👍🏻

[@MalcolmDewey]

Yes, I have noticed that touch ups lead to more work. Often best to the whole painting..

[@lindaolsen7828]

I like the warmth in the 2nd painting over the coolness in the 1st version. Once I've declared a painting done, I tend to go on and paint it again on a new canvas if it really bugs me. But before I get to this point, I've usually fiddled with the 'original' version several times. I have some paintings that I messed with, generally repainting the same canvas, over a period of several years!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks, yes this approach helps us learn and grow as well.

[@arts5980]

You are an inspiration to all those artists who have a long way to go. Thank you.

[@MalcolmDewey]

😊 Thank you!

[@michaelmcweeny5297]

Much better. Thanks for showing how you do it.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad to help, thanks

[@selmaabbott7234]

Thank you for this demonstration! You changed the beautiful painting from a little boring to a really vibrant work of art. Both paintings are good, but the changes you have made really improved it! Your ideas are such an inspiration!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Selma!

[@bryndissigfusson8909]

I find this video both interesting and educational. I will follow your example, and repaint some old paintings that I need to redo. Thank you!👍😊

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bonniediener5413]

Oh yes! Beautifully done. Thank you.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Bonnie

[@user-eq2cw2db7h]

Entertaining 👍♥️ from Frances uk

[@chrischambers7919]

Really enjoyed this.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Awesome, thank you!

[@yasminali8282]

Love the second version…. brilliantly done

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@vesnabreskvar9082]

Hello Malcolm! I'm afraid I'm going to have a lot of work to do!😆🤣😂 There are very few paintings of me that I am happy with. Thank you for this video!Have a nice weekend !

[@MalcolmDewey]

Yup, same here - not enough days in the week it seems, but pick one and see what can be done.

[@sueharrison6420]

I actually liked the first one but I can see how the variety of colour especially of the same value has given the second one more interest. I have tried to overpaint but I don't use thick enough paint and also choose transparent colours without realising and they don't cover too well.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Yes transparent color, like "permanent" colors instead of cadmium leads to frustration in this case.

[@karenleroux3734]

What a great way to see improvements as you go along. I may have ‘just a few’ unhappy paintings that could do with a revamp 😂 Thank you for the idea!

[@MalcolmDewey]

I'm sure you will save a few that way.

[@Eva-iy6vy]

Yes it is very interesting to paint over an old painting. You can also take advantage of the colors below.

[@MalcolmDewey]

True, good tip.

[@suzannewebb2418]

I’m awed by this video. Myself, I keep my rubbish paintings to work out what has gone wrong, but I guess I could o k on a hem once the puzzle has been solved!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Sure, it saves on storage space too 😄

[@joyconnellartist9251]

Love it😀

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Joy

[@AyushmaanSen]

Fabulous painting

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks very much!

[@AyushmaanSen]

@@MalcolmDewey I am really very interested for doing some online courses from your painting school

[@ECoriolan]

Thank you for sharing, it is always nice to watch your videos; I admired the definition of the cows in the back ground at the end with so few inspired strokes; 👋 I like both versions; they are different and both interesting 🙋👨‍🎨

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you very much!

[@simone1351]

I like the old one but the new one feels warmer like sunlight

[@sophiereinecke8659]

Big difference! Both are actually nice but I do prefer the reworked one. Good idea to do something with some of my own old paintings! Thanks Malcolm.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you, worth a try 😉

[@terrierose5917]

I really prefer the new version. More vibrant color, and more interesting with the water.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@dihan7574]

Yes definitely love the second version , very vibrant and lively One question did you have to put some linseed oil over the original first before you painted over it

[@MalcolmDewey]

It is a good idea as long as you wipe it down to avoid it being too slippery. In this case I did not use any oil - the surface was quite rough with previous impastos so I had no doubts about getting the paint on.

[@margaretcroft]

I especially enjoyed seeing you use the bigger brushes…I would probably get out the 4 to start and go down from there…I’ll try harder! Thank you ! I also wondered about putting oil on the old painting first or at least using a bit of oil in the paint to satisfy the “fat over lean” principle? Cheers!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks, yes you can lightly oil the dry surface. In this case the old painting was dry so it was like painting on a well primed panel. Completed in one go so no danger of irregular drying.

[@mona2242]

I can’t put my finger on it as to why , but I prefer the first one.. Could it be because you wanted to paint looser with more light? Thanks!

[@MalcolmDewey]

The first had a lot of good things, but the color notes were not clean and that removed the vibrancy. Some prefer the more subdued palette but I like painting to stand out more.

[@christinapoulengeris]

Thank you for another excellent and inspiring video! I have a question: I want to refresh a painting I did but I have already varnished it (with satin varnish for oil paints). Can I paint over this varnish and then varnish it again in about six months or should I give it a miss? Thank you very much

[@MalcolmDewey]

I have done so myself without problems. A light sanding to give a little more tooth to the surface is a good idea.

[@christinapoulengeris]

@@MalcolmDewey OK I will try it - thank you very much!😊

[@theponderingpilgrim4342]

I agree with a few of others Malcolm both look good. However the newer version, looks very good. The colours look even more vibrant after the paint over. Many thanks for sharing. I was wondering, would I be correct in saying that the suggested time of day with the later painting be late morning?

[@MalcolmDewey]

It was about 2pm. Although the reworked one is pushing color more for my expressive goals.

[@theponderingpilgrim4342]

@@MalcolmDewey thanks for confirming Malcolm. Ok so mid afternoon, interesting. The colours do look amazing.

[@matthewtheabney]

What is this style of painting called?

[@MalcolmDewey]

Painterly or contemporary Impressionism.

[@yeggneswararaojammalamadak6084]

Spoiled,thickly painted,muddy canvas can we use to paint new one.

[@tetianaabramov]

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