need help with painting from reference

[Rachael C]

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 :)

thank you so much! will keep that in mind