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FREE Oil Painting for Beginners- Oil Paints
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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 beginners are advised to use these
paints until you are ready to invest more into your paintings. Disadvantages
are the overall durability of the paint can be questionable as they
seem a little chalky. 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.
Artists 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 as they are much smoother to use and easier to
apply.
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