Oil Paints. Those word alone can instill a sense of intimidation for some and pretension for others. Because of their application and price difference from acrylic paints, many artists, beginner or professional, will side step this medium for a ‘lesser’ expensive and ‘easier’ to use paint. This list of the best Oil Paints for beginning and professional artists will try to squash those misconceptions and alleviate concerns.

The first thing artists looking to start in this age old medium need to remember is that oil paint is exactly that. Paint. Like many paints, pigment is everything. The more pigment your paint has, the more vibrant the colors will be. The second thing is feel. A good quality oil paint has a smooth and controllable feel. If this is all sounding a bit familiar it’s because by now you’ve realized that whatever paint you use, most, if not all paints, should fit these basic criteria’s to be considered a quality paint.

Like most quality things in life, are they expensive? The truth is, like anything in life, price doesn’t necessarily dictate quality. There’s no doubt that by ounce, oil paint’s can be more expensive that acrylic paints. However, that’s not the case with all oil paints. As you’ll find from our list of the best Oil Paints for beginning and professional artists, prices come in at what seem to be ‘beginner’ rates and ‘professional’ rates. However, don’t believe for a second that either end of the price spectrum differs much in quality. These personally hand selected oil paints were chosen for their value. Both quality and competitive prices make some of these oil paints comparable to many high end acrylic paints.

At the end of the day, the use of oil paints, like any other medium are subjective. It’s a medium that artists have used for centuries to create some of the most influential works known to man. Their unique application, texture and substance provide one of the most recognizable impressions in the art world. To venture into this medium should bring a sense of excitement and opportunity.

So if you’re looking to try this king of paints, browse the list below for the right oil paint for you. Shop knowing that all these paints will make a great addition to your arsenal. Regardless if your a beginner or professional.

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Castle Art Supplies is one of the best paint brands out there. This Castle Art Supplies Oil Paint Set is no different. Known for it’s quality, pigment and feel, it’s no wonder they have a money back guarantee.

If you haven’t tried Williamsburg Oils yet, start with this. It’s got all the usual color suspects so you have a wide variety to play with. Handmade high quality paints, known for their lightfastness.

Another oil paint set with wide application. This Magicfly Professional Oil Paint Set paints on smooth on any surface. Bright pigments and ease of use will make any artists happy.

Just because this set comes at a great price, don’t think they’re skimping out on quality. Buy this MyArtscape Oil Paint Set with confidence. It’s good quality at a reasonable price guarantees your satisfaction.

Ten 21ml tubes to introduce painters to oil paining. This Winsor & Newton Artists’ Oil Paint Introductory Set is perfect for starters. Great quality at a low price gives you more reason to dabble in oil painting.

Are you a student painter? This set has finely milled pigments and is smooth to use. This student line correlates with their artist line which makes the transition to artist grade easy.

If you’re thinking about getting into oil paints, look no further. Geared towards students, this set offers a variety of colors for you to start creating beautiful pieces of art, today.

Perfect for paper or canvases, this Zenacolor Oil Paint Set is a pleasure to paint with. Known for it’s ease of use, this set is great for beginners or experienced painters alike.

One of a few oil paints that mix well with water, this Mont Marte Premium H2O Water Mixable Oil Paint Set still maintains all the great aspects of oil paint. If you’re looking for flexibility, check them out.

Richly pigmented professional grade oil paints will bring your paintings to life! This set is perfect for landscapes and more. And an amazing value!