Looking for other mediums?
Check out our guides to thebest acrylic paintandbest watercolor sets.
Due to the use of pure pigments, you’ll find that oil paints are priced at a premium.
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If you are looking to save money,student-grade oil paintswill give significant savings, but at a price.
to make it cut costs, fillers and stabilizers are incorporated with the pigment and oil.
Each can provide interesting results, depending on what you are looking for.
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Consistencyalso makes an impact on drying time.
Generally, stiffer paints will dry more quickly than runnier paint.
Also, keep in mind that certain colors can have longer drying times.
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For instance, whites tend to take longer to dry, as they are mixed with poppy seed oils.
This slower drying oil is used as an alternative to linseed oil, which can yellow over time.
They also have a fast drying time of two to seven days.
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colors 10 Tube Set (21 ml Tubes) |$32.81
For a step up, you might also tryWinsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colors.
With consistency on the thinner side, they are specially adapted for those painting in a wet-on-wet style.
Maimeri
Maimeri |$46.83
Italian brandMaimeriis beloved for its line of top-quality oil paints.
VanGogh Basic Set of 10 Colors (20 ml Tubes) |$36.16
This intro set provides everything a student painter needs to get started.
All paints are made of the best non-toxic pigments and feature fast drying times and excellent light permanence.
Each tube provides a considerable amount of pigment and tint, especially at its low cost.
Gamblin 1980 Oil Color Exclusive Set (37 ml Tubes) |$45
And, of course, the consistency is perfect for Ross' wet-on-wet technique.
Though costly, Williamsburg oil paints are well worth it for their quality of color.
It also increases the drying time slightly.
Maimeri |$46.83
Although they have a steep price tag, these are high-quality oil paints.
The good news is that the lack of fillers means that a tube goes a long way.
They also mean that the paint shouldn’t flake or crack over time, giving them excellent durability.
Grumbacher Academy Oil Paint Set of 10 (24 ml Tubes) |$33.16
You may never turn back.
Thick and stiff, the saturation of color is unparalleled.
In fact, all of the paints are produced in small batches to ensure their high quality.
Bob Ross Basic Paint Set (five 37 ml tubes, one 118 ml tube, brush, painting knife) |$50.54
As a result, Richeson Shiva Oils will not darken, yellow, fade, or crack.
Williamsburg Oil Traditional Colors Set (one 37 ml Tube, eight 11 ml Tubes) |$47.66
Sennelier Artist Oils Plein Air Set of 8 (40 ml Tubes) |$141.02
Blockx Oil Paint (35 ml Tubes) |$14+
Michael Harding 6-Color Starter Set (40ml Tubes) |$66.66
Schmincke Mussini Resin Oil Color (35 ml Tube) |$14.89+
Old Holland (40 ml Tubes) |$14.73+
Jack Richeson Artist Oil Colors Set of 6 (37 ml Tubes) |$57.07
