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For the Beginner, Amateur and Hobbiest Painter :)
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This list is categorized into oil paints, acrylic paints, and painting supplies/tutorials. If there are painting supplies listed in the OIL PAINTS section, it is because those supplies are used *only* for oil paints. The same goes for painting suppli... The supplies and tools listed in the PAINTING SUPPLIES + TUTORIALS section are agnostic and can be used for either oil or acrylic painting.
This list is categorized into oil paints, acrylic paints, and painting supplies/tutorials. If there are painting supplies listed in the OIL PAINTS section, it is because those supplies are used *only* for oil paints. The same goes for painting suppli... The supplies and tools listed in the PAINTING SUPPLIES + TUTORIALS section are agnostic and can be used for either oil or acrylic painting.
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OIL PAINTS
ACRYLIC PAINTS
PAINTING SUPPLIES + TUTORIALS
OIL PAINTS
CAUTION, PLEASE READ:
Oil paints and the mediums we use to mix them with can be highly toxic. It's important that you read the safety labels of all of the supplies you intend on using for oil painting. Always paint in an open, well ventilated area.
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I'm a big fan of Winsor & Newton oils because of their price point and accessibility. Great for beginners! Instead of linking an expensive kit full of useless colors, I've linked the individual colors that I believe are the bare necesseities. With the 6 colors listed, you ca...
1 of 3 primary colors in oil you'll need to mix any color.
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Color 37ml Cadmium Red
1 of 3 primary colors in oil you'll need to mix any color.
Winton Oil Paint 37ml Tube: French Ultramarine
1 of 3 primary colors in oil you'll need to mix any color.
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Color 200ml Cadmium Lemon
White is used to lighten colors. It is a staple in your kit.
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Color 200ml Titanium White
Burnt Umber is great for establishing values in your underpainting.
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Color 200ml Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna is what most oil painters use to tone their canvas. Toning the canvas helps to add warmth/depth as well as provide a better starting point for establishing values in the under painting.
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Color 200ml Burnt Sienna
BE SURE TO FULLY READ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING AND USING GAMSOL!
This is highly toxic and should only be used in a well ventilated area. It's used to thin oil paints to make them last longer.
This is highly toxic and should only be used in a well ventilated area. It's used to thin oil paints to make them last longer.
Artists' Grade Gamsol Oil Color Size: 16.9 oz
This is a great container to house your Gamsol. It has an airtight seal at the top AND has a brush cleaner at the bottom to help separate paint deposits from the Gamsol. This allows you to 1. clean your brush more effectively, and 2. reuse your Gamso...
MyLifeUNIT Paint Brush Cleaner & Holder 6.6oz
oil brushes need to be a bit more heavy duty than brushes you'd use for watercolor or acrylic.
Transon Red Sable Filbert Paint Brushes 6pcs
ACRYLIC PAINTS
MEDIUM FOR ACRYLIC PAINTING! Since acrylic paints dry super quickly, using a medium like this helps to keep your paint “open” and blendable for a little longer. This is especially helpful when using acrylic to paint more challenging subjects like peo...
Golden Open vs Golden/Liquitex Heavy Body for outdoor painting
You can mix and achieve ANY color if you have 1. Ultramine Blue, 2. Alizarin Crimson, and 3. Cadmium Yellow. These specific shades are found in this kit from Golden along with Titanium White. Golden Acrylic paint is worth it's price for the hobbyist ...
GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylics, 8 Color Set
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I prefer using Filbert brushes (rounded edges) for most of my painting as I find it's pretty versatile. I've bought this set 3 times! I recommend starting off with synthetic brushes when you're newer and then work your way up to expensive natural fib...
GETHPEN 12PCS Filbert Paint Brushes Set
PAINTING SUPPLIES + TUTORIALS
Cheap and easily accesible canvases for beginners. I highly recommend starting off with canvases like this and then working your way up to more expensive ones.
Simetufy 12 Pack 8x10 Gesso Primed Canvas
You need to be able to prop up your canvas vertically in order to paint effectively. A quality easel is one that's worth investing in if you plan on painting long term.
DJAR XL Studio Easel, Beech Wood, Walnut, 78"
via Paint Coach on YouTube.
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How To Mix Color | A Beginners Guide
Suitable for both acrylic and oil painting. Way easier than using a piece of glass or acrylic IMO. I clip this to the top of my easel as well to keep it easily accessible for me to use the same paints the next day. Best part is you can just rip the p...
Bellofy 2X Disposable Palette Paper 9x12in