Portfolio: Beginning Oil

GETTINGStarted

Tools & Materials

“EVERY ARTIST WAS FIRST AN AMATEUR.”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist and poet

If you’re happy with the quality of your materials, you’re more likely to get out there and paint. If you simply walk into your local art-supply store, you might become overwhelmed with the amount of equipment available for oil painters. It’s not important to get every possible piece of equipment when you’re just starting out. It’s more important and economical over time to get the essential items. When purchasing supplies, choose the best possible quality for your budget. Poor-quality materials can cause you unnecessary frustration. ...