Painting a Portrait 2 Ways... Which is better?

Hello Friends!
In this video, I conduct an experiment by painting the same portrait twice. Yeah... I know. Why??? Well, I wanted to see if a value underpainting makes a huge difference in the outcome of a simple portrait study.
I hope you enjoy the video and let me know what your favorite way to paint a portrait is!
If you want to see the full video on mixing skin tones with a limited palette, head over to my Patreon!
Patreon: patreon.com/lydiabroderickart

[@chandarussell]

I didn’t think it would make such a difference but the underpainting definitely does. Very interesting video.

[@2ndBirth]

This was super helpful. Painting skin tones always makes my eye twitch. It's a real challenge.

[@lydiabroderick867]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Yes... Skin tones can be challenging indeed.

[@mailie6403]

This was very interesting. I will paint my next portrait on an underpainting of acrylic values. Thank you Lyn.

[@ClamJaneH66]

Really useful Lydia, thanks for the demonstration.

[@BabsBBee]

I learned a lot from this project. Beautiful outcome on both but can see #2 is improved. Love it!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!

[@kimlaforge1127]

def like the underpainting better! smoother, like you said!❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks, Kim!!!

[@michelleedmondson229]

Thanks for explaining your methods so well. Definitely going to try the underpainting method.. love your art

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you, Michelle!!!😊

[@kellylea3575]

Wonderful lesson💕💞💕💞💕💞 thank you!

[@Lazarusart]

Wonderful video, I found it very useful. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it and explaining things do well.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!😊

[@susanmarcoux7005]

Great! Thanks for that ❤

[@kyelesley7498]

You made this look way too easy🙂 very interesting and instructional.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!❤

[@doninis1354]

The underpainting one looks more vibrant. I dont know how to say but it almost looks that zhe shadows on the underpainting one are softer. Thank you for sharing

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!😊

[@MandaPanda254]

Quite interesting

[@renopittner7079]

One thing you might want to consider is how the order of the paintings factor into it. You have gain much experience developing the skin tones for values and color accuracy from the first painting making the second painting easier. You may want to try to experiment again doing the under painting painting first and see if you arrive at the same outcome.

[@lydiabroderick867]

That is a fair point. Thank you!

[@maitev-p9582]

Both versions are superb 👌❤❤❤ but perhaps the difference can be better appreciated in person

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you! It's so true. It's a more noticeable difference in person.❤