Oil Painting Supplies

Of course, before beginning a painting, you must have a number of art supplies. There are hundreds if not thousands of supplies and gadgets related to painting and above the many brands to choose from. Here we will list the most essential tools you need to create an oil painting, which is at least how I create such a table. Here we go:

* Brushes - Again, there are hundreds of types of brushes and many different brands. But first, you really need a few filbert brushes of fairly good quality (if you have the means).

1. A big step. 10 or 12
2. One or two steps. 8's
3. One or two steps. 6
4. One small step. 2

It's more than enough. The reason I suggest filbert brushes is that they more or less combine the capabilities of a round and a flat brush. In addition, the main reason we need two brushes of the same size, is that we can then use two colors together. This means, less brush rinsing.

* Canvas - A bunch of paintings. At that time, I suggest you buy pre-stretched canvases so you can start painting immediately. Good standard size from 16 "x 12" or 18 "x24". You can also use canvas panels which can sometimes be cheaper depending on where you buy them.

* Bridge - You need an easel to put on your canvas. Try to buy a sturdy easel. In fact, you could even make your own wooden easel if you're a bit handy.

* Pallet - I prefer a variety of paper of at least 16 "x20". I use a 18 "x24" which gives me more space (which is, of course, when I paint at home). These palette sheets come 50 sheets and blocks are not very expensive. You can use it to mix your paints on.

* Paintings - Yes, you do need paints! Try to buy tubes containing 37 ml of paint. Some brands have tubes of 200 ml and for some colors (like white), they may even offer larger containers. All the colors you use the tube is also called a palette. As a starting palette I suggest the following colors:

1. Lemon Yellow
2. Cadmium Yellow
3. Cadmium Red
4. Permanent Rose
5. French Ultramarine
6. Phthalo Blue (red shade)
7. Titanium White
8. Ivory Black

Of course, as you have more experience, you can add some color tube. However, when you start, it's probably better to use as many colors as possible. The above colors let you produce very clean secondary colors and all kinds of beings and tertiary. Secondary colors are colors that are made with two colors and are tertiary colors that are made with three colors.

* Turpentine - If you use real oil paints, then you need at least a quart of turpentine or a substitute. If you use water soluble oil paint, then you only need water regularly.

* Odds and Ends - If you use real oil paints you need a small container of linseed oil. You can also get a bit of retouching varnish spray. And finally, a few rolls of paper towels.

That's about the minimum you need to start painting in oils. As mentioned earlier, there are many more tools to have. I suggest going to an art store and see what they have. You can even view a list of stores on the Internet and maybe buy some tools useful for you.