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Starter Materials for Classical Oil Painting

This curated list includes the paints, brushes, supports, and mediums I personally use in the studio for classical oil painting. Whether you’re just beginning or refining your toolkit, these are the essentials I return to again and again. To make things easier, I’ve linked each item through Amazon for convenient access. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Your support helps keep these free resources available and supports the work of Aviste Paintings.

PAINTS

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Old Holland Yellow-Brown

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Sennelier Chinese Vermilion

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Williamsburg Mars Black

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Gamblin Titanium White

 Mediums

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Winsor & Newton Liquin Original

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Lukas Balsam Turpentine

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Winsor & Newton Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil

 Brushes

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Princeton Series 6500 Aspen – Size 6 Egbert
 

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½" to 4" Chip Brushes

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Assorted Flats and Rounds (varied sizes)

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#10 Fan Brush

Supports

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Raw Linen for Painters (Available at Blick or other fine art stores)

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Canvas Stretcher Bars

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Rabbit Skin Glue (for traditional sizing)

 Ground

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Rublev Fine Chalk (for mixing into gesso or traditional ground preparation)

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