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Essentials for Beginner Oil Painters
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items I made this list of recommendations for beginners looking to get started in oil painting. The medium can be very confusing at first, so here's the basic supplies you will need to kick off your journey, based on my experience as an art school graduate...
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Oil Paints and Mediums
Accessories
Extras
Oil Paints and Mediums
The basics.
1980 is Gamblin's student-grade line. Formulated using pure pigments that allow colors to be mixed without being muddy-looking. The colors included in the set allows for accurate mixing of almost any color in the spectrum. This set also includes a so...
Gamblin 1980 Oil Color Exclusive Set
A more budget friendly option. A good choice for those wanting to try out oil paints, but do not want to splurge. Includes all the colors you will need.
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Color Set, 10x21ml
A must-have for oil painting, as Gamsol is an oil paint solvent. It is used to thin down paint and is usually used during the early stages of a painting. It is great for cleaning off oils from your brushes.
Artists' Grade Gamsol Oil Color Size: 16.9 oz
Linseed oil is another must-have medium for oil painters. There are many types of oils that can be used for oil painting, although linseed is the most popular and standard choice. Linseed oil is used to increase the paint flow, transparency and gloss...
Winsor & Newton Refined Linseed Oil 75ml
Accessories
To go along with your oil paints.
This brush set has a diverse amount of brush types, allowing for experimentation using different techniques or styles. It also includes a palette knife, which is great for mixing paints on your palette, or it can be used to apply paint onto your canv...
Fuumuui 25pcs Paint Brush Set w/ Palette Knife & Canvas Roll
Glass palettes are a common pick for oil painters, because it provides a smooth mixing surface, and is easy to clean (by scraping paint off) Many artists like mixing colors on a grey/neutral toned surface as it allows them to view the accuracy of the...
Nuanchu 8x12 Inch Grey Tempered Glass Palette
Wooden palettes are also a top pick for artists due to how lightweight wood palettes are, and also the neutral tone of the wood. That said, they require much more maintenance than a glass palette, and time is required to build up a smooth surface on ...
Tamaki Wooden Paint Palette
An air-tight jar for holding your solvent is essential. Solvent can be re-used if stored properly!
Bormioli Rocco Fido 17.5oz Airtight Glass Jar
Canvas panels are a great painting surface to start out with. They are also great for storage.
KEFF 24-Pack Premium Cotton Painting Canvases
Extras
Not essential, but can be useful for later.
Once you have finished a painting and allow it to fully dry, varnishing is the last step!
Gamblin Gamvar Picture Varnish, Clear, 4.2oz
Liquin is a medium that can be mixed into your paint to increase its gloss, transparency, and speed up its drying time. Not essential, but can make the painting process faster.
Winsor & Newton Liquin Original Medium 75ml
Great for storing solvent and linseed oil (in the separate cups). Can be clipped onto your palette, giving easy access to your mediums while you mix colors or paint.
Stainless Steel Double Dipper Palette Cup