Before you begin an oil painting project, make sure you have all the necessary supplies and get organized to avoid disruptions. Use this list as a guide for assembling the most useful oil painting materials:
Oil Paints (in 37 ml Tubes)
Cadmium Yellow Light (hue)
Cadmium Red Light (hue)
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Mars Black
Titanium White
Yellow Ochre
Cerulean Blue (hue)
Other Necessary Supplies and Equipment
Gamsol or Turpenoid, 16 oz. can
Linseed oil
Canvas panel or stretched canvas, sized for specific project
Three small to medium glass jars with lids
Rags and paper towels
Palette knife (metal, not plastic)
Palette (glass or disposable paper palette with tear-off sheets)
Four to five bristle brushes, 1⁄4 inch to 3⁄4 inch
Tackle box or container to carry all this stuff
