Creating art can be frustrating and sometimes demoralizing - sometimes very rewarding! I may be late to this idea, but I have decided that anything I paint also has to be fun, exciting, and attractive ... to ME. After all, there is no guaranty AT ALL that anyone else is going to find it to be wonderful. The artist, at the very least, should enjoy it! So, if you enjoyed the painting while you were doing it (even if you subsequently decide you need/want to change something)it is a success at least to that degree. I keep reminding myself of this.