Easel Oil
I want to take up painting and drawing?
What are some materials I need to start. What materials do I need to take up drawing, (in pencil/charcoal)? (the kind of pencils, tools, paper...etc), and painting, (oil based paints, an easel...)? It would be nice if you could tell me what product/brand I should use. This is all on a budget and I am new to this, so links would be nice. Any recommendations for good quality starter kits would be nice. Thanks.
You may want to start with just one or the other (drawing and painting, that is), as there is quite a lot to learn in both - I would start with drawing, which is about skills you need for both, and then begin on painting when you are comfortable enough with your drawing level to start painting your drawings. Of course, you can do both at once if that's what you want to do, but I would find it easier that way myself.
The answer above covered basic materials well, so I'm just going to add that I'd also suggest some learning materials - some books on your favourite drawing or painting subjects are really invaluable when you are starting out, and should give you a thorough explanation of the kind of materials that may be useful for you. This website has some fantastic drawing tutorials, and I recommend you look at the first one about drawing materials, which should be just what you are looking for right now: http://www.drawspace.com
Different kinds of paint are very different to use, so if you have the chance to try them out before you splash out on a set, it would be very wise to do so, but I second the acrylics over oils motion. I prefer watercolour myself, so I'm not very knowledgeable about oil-based paints - but I will direct you to this website, too, since it's another place with good lessons. http://www.simplypainting.com/
Best of luck. 
Art Essentials Oil Painting Set with Table EaselThis kit comes with essential art supplies for getting started with oil painting! The kit includes 12 tubes of oil paint (12ml each) 6 hog bristle brushes 1 solid wood table top easel 1 wooden palette 1 11-inch by 14-inch canvas board 1 11-inch by 14-inch stretched canvas 1 plastic palette knife and 1 artist tote/portfolio...
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Art Advantage Mini Easel Oil Paint Set
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The VanDyck artist's table top easel and oil painting set has everything an artist needs to begin painting and makes an excellent gift for yourself or a friend. This set includes the versatile VanDyck sketchbox easel, 12 tubes of oil paints, three 9in x 12in canvas panels and 4 assorted taklon artist brushes; all in a full color box...
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Handcrafted in the USA to the highest standards using licensed materials with great individual care and attention to detail. We are certain that you will be completely delighted and satisfied with our product...
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Picture perfect: Artist's 48 - Pc. Easel Set. Portability for future Van Gogh types! Loaded with 48 pieces, including oil, acrylic and watercolor paints. Comes housed in an easy-to-tote wooden box that doubles as an easel! Supplies: 12 Essential watercolor paints; 12 Essential acrylic paints; 12 Essential oil paints; 2 taklon brushes; 2 white nylon brushes; 2 white bristol brushes; Wooden palette; Molded 6-well palette; 2 canvas boards; Watercolor pad...
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Bring out the creativity in your little artist with these great watercolors by Stockmar. The set comes with six 20 ml bottles chock full of vibrant color, perfect for transparent painting. The paints remain water-soluble even when dry, and can be easily mixed together to create all colors of the rainbow, or with white paint to create more opaque, non-transparent shades...
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This table easel is also a wood box that contains a complete assortment of essential Winton Oil Color and tools. Brushes, Pencil, Palette, Painting Knives and Stretched canvas are all included.
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This is an exemplary and easy-to-use series that offers expert guidance on all aspects of painting for beginners. Featuring an innovative new stand-up design (in the form of an easel with flip-over pages) this superb new series provides novice painters with all the knowledge and confidence they need to realise their true creative potential...
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US $89.95
