Brushes are a highly personal choice, and the type you use can greatly influence your results. For the style of oil painting I aim to create, I actually avoid traditional oil brushes. Instead, I prefer brushes designed for acrylic or watercolor painting.

In my experience, a higher price tag doesn’t always mean better quality.

For fine line work, I absolutely love the ones shown above.

I absolutely love Rosemary and Co brushes - these were the first brushes I used for oils and never needed even to thinking about swapping.

Great service, wonderful quality brushes.

My favourite brushes of all time are

Series 305. Filbert Cats Tongue (short handle) size 2, 4, 6

Mundy Mops

Series 446. Vegan Badger Blender Brushes

Please use the code ‘Squornart’

Clairefontaine - Ref 96311C - Oil Paper Pad (10 Sheets) - A4 (210 x 297mm) in Size, 240gsm Paper, Acid Free, pH Neutral - Oil Paint Adheres Well to the Light Textured Paper

When I started my art journey, I purchased a 12-piece set, but I haven’t been able to find it online. Maybe you’ll have better luck!

I would also recommend Winsor and Newton sets

Castle Art Supplies 24 x 12ml Oil Paint Set | Great Value Set for Adult Artists, Beginners and Advanced | Vibrant Variety of Smooth-to-use Oil Paints | in Impressive Presentation Box with Tutorial

A little more expensive but I mainly use Winsor and Netwon or Gambln as my oil paints now. This is a great starter set too.

Mediums are not a must! but I do love this one to thin down my paints.

Gamblin : Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirit

This just make using the meduim easier.

Paintbrush Washer Brush Cleaner Stainless Steel Painting Brush Washing Barrel Cup Pot with Lid & Filter Screen for Oil Painting Watercolor, Art Suppliesscription goes here