Is this a good set of oil paint to start with??? Answer? PLEASE??

Question

I searched on a lot of online stores. I found this.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000C74GV0/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ALY869HUYKQBR
Is this a good set to paint an oil portrait??? Is it of poor quality??? What colors i am missing???
i want to really start on oil paint. i think i can do good on it. But i really don't have any idea of what colors to use, what i need etc.
I saw a lot of artists paint, and i am excited. I just want to start really soon. And i am not beginner at art. i almost tried all kind of art except oil.
I just want to draw a portrait of someone. i already bought canvas. So what kind of colors i would need to paint a portrait??? Also can you help me with brushes, like what size and shape of brushes would i need???
Also, i can't spend that much as my budget is kind'a short.

Answer 1

I use Winton, it's student grade. My teacher recommends them for college students. Winsor & Newton packs lots of pigments in their stuff. I've not had any problems with these paints. I'm the best one in my class (not to brag).

Be sure to avoid the paints that say "hue" like Cadmium Red Hue. It doesn't have much pigment in it or it uses a different pigment that isn't as bright.

I've had no problems with mixing colors



Don't forget to but turpentine substitute (I use Best Klean it comes in a purple can). Also use medium such as liquin but you can buy linseed oil and mix it in equal parts with the turpentine substitute with a couple drops of demar varnish to make a medium to think out the paint and make it easier to use.



It's not bad quality. You can start out with these if you want to get a feel for them and upgrade to the artists quality which have more pigment later when you are more confident.



I think for college student quality these are the best paints you can get.

Answer 2

I can't see exactly what colors you are getting and generally I disagree with buying paints on sets; I prefer to buy by the tube and you only get what you need. However, Windsor-Newton is a good brand and the deal sounds really good (about half off retail). Starting out you don't need to buy the highest quality paints.

Answer 3

Take the time to research. Check out other websites too like Cheap joes art Stuff, Artorama etc. They carry many sets too. No matter what kind of paint you prefer (I love acrylics myself and Liquitex Soft body) you want to start with primary colors and secondary colors. If you don't know what these are- look this up. Cheap Joes also has tutorials and there are thousands on youtube. You can also get waterbased oils nowdays- kind of neat. Grumbacher paints are excellent for oils and acrylics. Both types have drying time extenders you can add and mediums to change the look texture and how you paint with them (glazes). Check out the canvas place (site) too- wonderful well made excellent priced stretched gallery canvases. He gets them to me in 2 days by UPS! awesome.

Answer 4

I would not use Winton - it is student grade and has less pigment which makes color mixing not so good. Use a more professional set. This is good - http://www.danielsmith.com/Item--i-285-210-151-LIST

Charvin, Sennelier, M. Graham, Old Holland, Williamsburg, Holbein, Daniel Smith, Gamblin are all good.

Answer 5

http://emptyeasel.com/2007/08/17/a-complete-list-of-oil-painting-supplies-that-every-beginning-oil-painter-needs/



I suggest you start with primed panels and start small to learn techniques and experiment with colors and color mixing. Keep you enthusiasm and don't get discouraged.

Answer 6

use windsor and newton they have a masters collection where the pigment is more potent. and the prices are affordable.