Getting started

[Mkent41616]

I've been an artist for a while and an art teacher also. I Generally paint in watercolor. But have been under the impression that oil and cats don't mix. I would however like to start painting in oils or trying to. I was wondering what the oil artists would recomend to get started.(besides getting rid of the cats) any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[artbabe21]

Welcome to the oil forum Mkent41616!! :)

I always recommend a class to start out with but if that's not something you can do.......you can get a limited palette of oil paints, some hog bristle brushes, odorless mineral spirits, canvas or canvas pads ( many here use masonite wood panel covered with gesso or canvas) & work with mixing your colors to see what they do.
Be sure to paint in a well ventilated area & keep your turps covered when not in use (just because they take the odor out doesn't mean they can't be harmful)

There is a lot of good information in the search engines and be sure to check the Hall of Fame at the top of this page.
Also check here
http://wetcanvas.com/ArtSchool/Oils/

Have fun!!

[HRobinson]

Try to clear your mind and forget about art. You can dive right in because nobody minds.

-Harry