What are some good washable paints?

What oil color paints should I buy (good quality)?

• Hi, I'd like to buy the following colors: * Red * Yellow * Blue * Black * White Problem is there's so many variations... Price is not an issue for me, I just want the best quality oil paints (e.g. ones that are most vibrant, mix well, and last long). I'm not interested in buying a color for their rarity, only quality!

• Answer:

  Your palette will depend on your subject matter, with landscape often using different forms of color than portraits for instance. You have not listed specific pigment names, but if I were setting up an oil painting palette it would likely include: Cadmium Yellow Light Yellow Ochre Cadmium Red Light Venetian Red Cadmium Orange Burnt Sienna Burnt Umber Alizarin Crimson Chromium Oxide Green Viridian Cerulean Blue Ultramarine Blue Ivory Black These were recommended by a local portrait artist who has done portraits of governors and statesmen. I would add a good Titanium white. As far as brands go, that becomes entirely personal to each artist. The artist I mentioned above swears by Holbein, made in Oregon. However, many of my other friends use Daniel Smith, made right here in Seattle. Each has its own strengths, and be mindful that the colors can vary slightly from company to company. Oh. . . .and have fun. I may be right behind you. I miss painting in oils.. . . and acrylics are just not the same feel!