Here are fifteen self-critiquing things you can do when you think your finished a painting.

   1.  Why are you painting this scene? What do you want to say?
   2.  Do the shape and size of your canvas help or hinder the overall theme of the painting?
   3.  Is the division of space decisive? Is the scene clearly a landscape, skyscape, or a closeup?
   4.  Is there an organized movement through the painting?
   5.  Have you grouped objects artistically?
   6.  Is there just one focal point?  Is it wll located?
   7.  Is the perspective correct without being mechanically boring?
   8.  Have you created a sense of depth?
   9.  Is the value range consistent with the mood?
 10.  Is the overall relationship of one value to another correct?
 11.  Is the basic light-dark design an interesting abstract pattern?
 12.  Are the negative shapes in the painting varied?
 13.  Is the painting predominately warm or cool?
 14.  Is your brushwork expressive?  Have you used detail appropriately?
 15.  Is the total presentation attractive: