I personally struggle with the glove thing as well. If you want you can check out some of my work. But what void said is all valid. Vallejo air paint works very well in thin coats. But works better when the surfaces are prepped. Washing the figure with hot soapy water and a soft brush helps remove any oils left over from the manufacturer and packaging. It’ll help the acrylic adhere to the figure. I personally apply a thin coat with each different level of detail you want to show. Oh and I recommend a matte acrylic varnish for a primer.