Would some kind person talk to me about oil paints please (largely for still life painting)?

[Sandycarrots]

I'd just like to know a bit about the relative merits of the various brands out there please : Windsor & Newton v Daley Rowney? Or other, better (?) makes?

And what does a beginner oil painting really need in their kit? (As opposed to what is being marketed madly on-line?)

Any recommendations for good on-line suppliers would also be appreciated.

I've worked in water colours and acrylics and gouache before but I am now taking the plunge in to oils and I'm a bit bewildered by the huge range of choices available. Any tips would be gratefully received.

(Off out for the afternoon now, so will reply to all responses this evening - in the meantime thank you very much for any info!)

Any artists out there pls?

No one?

Ah well, all the oil painters are obviously busy in their studios ...

Hello! I'm an oil painter in the middle of my Masters degree I tend to use 'middle of the road' brands like Winton and Georgian. Occasionally I'll splash out on some Michael Harding but the only real difference is that the more expensive brands seem to have more of a matt finish. Where I do spend money though is on brushes. I only use Bob Ross brand as they are specially made for oil painters and really last. Hope that helps.

That really does help - thank you quarterpast - nothing better than "inside info".

Good luck with the rest of your Masters.