Oil Paint Supply Recommendations

My preferred brand of oil paint is Duo Aqua Oil by Holbein. It is a water mixable oil paint which removes the need for solvents.

I find sometimes certain colors are more vibrant in their traditional form than in their water soluble version. When I do use traditional oil paint my preferred brand is Gamblin Artist Oils.

Gamblin’s student grade line of oil paint 1980 Oil Colors are very nice and a great value.

There are lots of quality paint companies to choose from. Just be aware that if you buy student grade brands, paint consistency and color purity can sometimes be an issue.

Suggested Color Palette:

Basic Palette:
Titanium White, Lemon Yellow/Primary Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Pthalo Blue/ Primary Blue, Ivory Black

Optional Earth Tones:
Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber

Painting Medium:
With water mixable oil paint, water is all I use to thin my paint.
If using traditional oil paint, Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits is the way to go.


Brushes:

My favorite brand - Robert Simmons Signet Bristle Brushes

Hog Hair Bristle brushes in Flats sizes 0 – 10
Basic plein air brush set: Flats sizes 2, 4, 6

Substrate:

Stretched canvas for larger studio pieces.

Canvas panels for small plein air works and studies.

A Wet Canvas Carrier is good to have for transporting plein air paintings.