04-05-2017, 04:32 AM
My experience with oil and acrylics is that more layers are necessary to get the refined look, at least that is how it works for me.
I paint primarily in oils. And what Artloader syas about starting in greyscale is good. I like to start with an underpainting with burned umber, or with a grisaille and then glaze over it. The grisaille helps a lot to get the values in skin tones right, is less necessary for other subjects.
And maybe something to keep in mind; You can use acrylics and than oil to speed up the process. Just not the other way around. The paint will crack.
And I think you are off to a good start with that painting! Good luck :)
I paint primarily in oils. And what Artloader syas about starting in greyscale is good. I like to start with an underpainting with burned umber, or with a grisaille and then glaze over it. The grisaille helps a lot to get the values in skin tones right, is less necessary for other subjects.
And maybe something to keep in mind; You can use acrylics and than oil to speed up the process. Just not the other way around. The paint will crack.
And I think you are off to a good start with that painting! Good luck :)