How to Make ACRYLICS Look Like OILS! Step by Step

Hello friends!
I have been on a quest to make an acrylics painting look like an oil painting. For me, Golden Open Acrylics have been the key, and learning everything about them has been quite the journey. They are, in my opinion, a fantastic compromise for anyone who is intimidated by oils or wants to switch from oils to acrylics for any reason.
I thank all of you who voted in my last poll on whether or not to glaze color onto my "Gothic Lovebirds" painting. The votes are so close although more than half now seem to be in favor of glazing. We shall see!
I truly hope you enjoy this video! Skulls may not be everyone's personal aesthetic, but I have to paint one every now and then. I have a soft spot for them. Plus, I hold my own in high regard as it protects my brain.
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Skull
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Saral Transfer Paper
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Golden Open Titanium White
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Golden Open Carbon Black
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Golden open Burnt Umber
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Golden Open Yellow Ochre
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Golden Open Manganese Blue
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Golden Open Sap Green
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Golden Gloss Glazing Liquid
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Palette Paper Pad 12x16 in
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DISCLAIMER:
All links in the description are affiliate links. If you purchase a product using the one of the links I provide, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you!!! Thank you for supporting the channel!

[@createwithbarbbl4125]

Always amazed by your skill. Don't know how I missed this one, showed up in my feed today. Thank you.

[@Kozette88]

This was a masterclass. Gratitude 🙏🏽

[@Lisamarieink]

I love your art and personality for it mirrors mine! Your channel and talent got me to get over my fear of painting portraits (self taught as well). So much so… I have my first solo show next spring (all portraits)! Your painting speaks volumes! Thanks for being you!

[@kathyrippyfleming7277]

Stunning! I paint in oil and you nailed it!

[@susanmarcoux7005]

A hit! as usual 🎉

[@gregorysmith1759]

I'm relatively new at painting I have golden gloss glazing and satin glazing, that skull you painted looked creepier after the glaze

[@fuzzydragons]

very wispy floaty smoke 😀

[@cindythoms7246]

Wow, that is awesome!

[@lynnethrelfall2625]

❤You are amazing, as always.😊

[@missymakesdomeredith8072]

Love this so much! 💀🖤 one of the first things my best art teacher (there were a few bad ones) did was put a skull on the table and say, draw that.

[@bobrutan4735]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing.....

[@Yvonne.Englert_Art]

3:13 I loved that "Falling on the floor" move 😂🤣 thank you for that video lydia. You are gorgeous 😊 greetings from germany

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!❤❤❤

[@kfergus3662]

Another great painting, Happy Halloween, you’re my favorite artist

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!❤ Happy Halloween!!!🎃

[@DGI300]

Mine too! ❤

[@c103110a]

Amazing! Great work!

[@timsmith2747]

Love it, love it, love it❤😊

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Tim!❤

[@silviasunesen7649]

Magnificent result. It was great even before the glazing. The colour choices for the glazing are spectacular Thank you for this video

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Silvia!!!

[@Artbyjenuine]

Wicked cool ❤❤

[@ronnie8599]

Really Nice. I ordered Golden Open acrylics because of your videos. Thank you. Happy Halloween

[@maryamshirazi7196]

Loved it, I never liked the skull before 😅

[@crisscross104]

Just found your channel and binge watched. Love the style and the way you deliver your tutorials. Thank you

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!!🤗

[@crisscross104]

@@lydiabroderick867 my pleasure. You deserve much more subs and likes

[@scribbleswh2018]

Love ❤ thanks for the tips, really helpful!

[@jeanunderhill3868]

Wow. Loved it before in mono but that glazing just brought it to life! Well … you know what I mean. 💀

[@doninis1354]

Maybe...just maybe...if I watsh this video a thousand times...I am able to do something almost looking like that...well...maybe. This painting is amazing.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!😊❤

[@gratefulcreations]

Wow. This is spooktacular. Did I really?? Seriously, your videos are always entertaining and informative. Interesting you guys were filming incense to get your reference. Knocked it out of the park gf!! Thanks for sharing

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Michelle!!!❤❤❤

[@normamcclung2378]

You are an amazing artist! thank you for all of your videos, I love them!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Norma!!!❤❤❤

[@karinwerner4019]

Verry Cool❤

[@simplysonia3648]

Amazing work Lydia! Is it possible to have a full tutorial of this on Patreon please (if you already have a recorded video of it)? I am really obsessed with all of your black canvas paintings!

[@MrArtton]

Very nice , like it a lot 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻❤️

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@stephaniepotterart]

So hauntingly gorgeous!!! You nailed it! That smoke, please, is so freakin realistic!! Perfect color choices too! 💀

[@deanofrankenstein6391]

Yes! I finally got a chance to sit down & watch this video. So cool! It turned out awesome, & I definitely learned a couple of new things that I can't wait to try later. Thank you for doing this!

[@tuckerdinnes2132]

Every time I watch one of your videos I am astounded... you are SO talented!!

[@tMarie234]

Thank you so much for being..you 🥹 You teach on such a broad spectrum,-pedagogical knowledge is a gift! Thank you for sharing it with us 🥰 Lots of love from a tiny cabin in the big forest of Scandinavia ❤️🌲❄️

[@amiemarieart]

Beautiful video and artwork Lydia, LOVE IT ❤ Glazing is one of my favourite things to do, the results always amaze me

[@rachealgetscreative]

He looks great! Amazing smoke. That looks so challenging!

[@charlotteherring1715]

A fun evening for my Halloween! Beautiful! Thank you!

[@nightmary]

I loved every minute of this video and even watched part of it with my mouth hanging open. Everybody else has used all the words I wanted to, so I'll just write - Your painting is ____________ (fill in a superlative you particularly like). As usual, I am already happily anticipating your next posting.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Mary!!! ❤❤❤

[@joannasundquist8494]

❤

[@zinamecelis5577]

EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!!! Love all your videos, lessons are great and love your personality.

[@ameliaclark2947]

Love the smoke lesson

[@teresamazotti1315]

Wow!! I love how this turned out! Thank you for the tips!! ❤

[@luannianke8110]

Gorgeous even if you're not such a fan of skulls.

[@catherinevangass4927]

Stunning, stunning, absolutely nailed it🙌🏻🙌🏻👌🏻🎨 It does have an oil painting finish 😁 Definitely love the glazing, it brings the piece alive❣️ South Africa has quite a crappy exchange rate which makes Golden Open a tad on the expensive side, would love to get my hands on it though, looks like so much fun. Will keep on glazing with oils... ❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Catherine!!! That's too bad about the exchange rate. I could send you some to try out!❤

[@catherinevangass4927]

@@lydiabroderick867 so sweet of you 💜

[@chandarussell]

My sister would love this painting. She collects skulls including the Mexican brightly coloured skulls and precolumbian skulls. Her cloths have skulls on them, skull jewelry, etc. Talk about macabre. I love the smoke on this. Question. What was the music playing in the background? I’ve heard it before but can’t place it.

[@John__67]

The glazing really makes this piece just POP! Thanks for the Saral tracing tip. Happy Halloween

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks John!!! Happy Halloween!💀

[@kyelesley7498]

Love that smoke! I can imagine you and Ron and the incense…Video is great!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@theresaeyres4035]

Amazing! Would love to be as proficient as you are to create from Revelations in the Word. Went to art school and learned NOTHING! Hoping to learn from you. Blessings!

[@kellylea3575]

Brilliant, loved all those tips and tricks. The glaze is wonderful, love it. Happy Halloween 👻. Why do you use a scrubbing motion when applying the glaze?

[@melisabailey9219]

Love the painting. Got the glazing medium you have a few weeks ago and really love it. Have water soluble oils trying to get brave enough to use them. Seeing your work is inspiring me to go for it.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Melisa!❤❤❤

[@franxexcoel6170]

Wow! Now I will try to master this glazing technique. Will it also work on charcoal portraits applied with clear coat varnish? I mean I will glaze it to make it colored is it possible?

[@larajamieson9163]

I have the solution to the Raven pic!…. Do another!! And paint that one! No brainier eh!!🤣🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ImThatSassyChic]

Amazing as always! 🔥 Do you think someone would need to use any kind of stay wet pallet method with the open acrylics? I know they're slower drying but curious how much working time they actually have.

[@lydiabroderick867]

I have not had to use a stay wet palette. I've even used the same paint the next day on regular palette paper. I just lightly cover them and they last awhile. Super cool!❤

[@lkuffer]

Thanks for another illuminating video. One thing, though - the number of teeth of the skull's mandible are about double what's normal. 16 teeth up, 16 down. (Dude's jaw isn't from a fish, is it??)

[@lydiabroderick867]

There's actually only 14 visible on the mandible and 9 visible on the maxilla. Just counted them. It's just the way the shadows are painted. No fishes.😁

[@blckgenius]

what is your blending technique for acrylics

[@karenhudgin8631]

You are an incredible artist! What’s the difference between open acrylics and adding an extender or retarder?❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi and thank you! I always found retarders difficult to work with... Mainly because they become tacky. I like that I don't have to mix any mediums with the open acrylics to get a good blend. Also, I find the open acrylics to have a buttery feel on the canvas... More like oil paint, but not exactly.😊❤

[@nikitajet5955]

What is the uv glaze you used in the sketch? It's so cool!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hello! It's GloMania by StarmakerFX. Totally invisible until you put it under blacklight.☺

[@chrystalj3532]

I painted the crow standing on the branch. I would love to show you what I did. How do I send you what I did?

[@lydiabroderick867]

You can email me! @ [e-mail]

[@samueladjei8599]

Don't understand the brush stroke