Learn how to paint Landscape Oil Paintings. Tutorials
by Andrew Whyte.
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FREE Oil Painting for Beginners- Oil Paints
The Types of Oil Paints on the market
Depending on your budget there are many types of
oil paints and premixed colours on the market. The choice of brand
remains with you.
There are three levels of quality on the pigment
market...
Chinese paints: These are normally in a packaged selection of colours.
They are cheap and beginner is advised to choose these paints at
least until you are ready to invest more into your paintings. Disadvantages
are the overall durability of the paint can be questionable. They
do the job at an affordable price.
Student Quality: The major brands in oil paints have
their cheaper pigments for the student market. Examples are Rowney
Georgian (UK) and Windsor Newton Winton (US) They come in many pre
mixed colours. Another option is the Atelier and Archival oils from
Australia. There are water mixable pigments available too.
Artist Quality: These are labelled "Artists".
Examples are Rowney Artists or Windsor Newton Artists. They are
what the serious or professional artists use. They are more expensive.
An experienced artist will notice the difference when moving to
artist's quality. They are much smoother to use and easier to apply
