Learn to mix colours and paint soft transitions with Royal & Langnickel Essentials RSET-OIL3000. This oil painting set contains ten 12 ml tubes, six brushes and two canvas boards, with linseed oil and tools in a wooden carrying case. The 27 pieces include the accessories, guide and case; they are not 27 tubes of paint.
What is included?
- 10 oil paint tubes of 12 ml each and 6 brushes.
- 2 canvas artist boards for painting.
- 1 bottle of linseed oil and 1 graphite pencil.
- 1 flat mixing palette, 1 single-well palette and 1 palette knife.
- 1 eraser, 1 sharpener, 1 instructional booklet and 1 wooden case.
When should you choose oil paint?
Oil paint suits blending colours directly on a painting and gradually building shadows, for example in still lifes or landscapes. It remains workable longer than fast-drying paint. Drying varies with colour, layer thickness and conditions; allow time between layers and before putting work away. Choose this set if you want to practise with wet paint and have space to leave your painting to dry.
Start with a small colour study
Lightly sketch a simple object on a board. Mix three tones on the flat palette and begin with thin paint. Use the palette knife for mixing and the brushes for application. Add linseed oil sparingly to make the paint flow more readily. For layered paintings, work from less oil to more oil, with thinner, faster-drying layers beneath thicker ones. Test your mixtures beside your work first.
Surfaces and additional materials
Use the included boards or an additional surface prepared for oil painting. Ordinary drawing paper does not replace a suitable painting ground. Extra surfaces and cleaning products are not included. Explore oil paints and related painting materials, or compare the contents of other artist sets.
Cleaning and safe storage
Wipe excess paint from brushes, then clean with a product suitable for oil paint, following its label and working with adequate ventilation. Do not pour paint or cleaning residues down the sink. Do not pile up linseed-oil-soaked cloths: they can heat up and ignite. Store them in a closed metal container and follow local waste instructions. Let wet paintings dry separately and close the tubes after use.
