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Hello, I've been painting in acrylics and watercolours, and want to have a go with oils, which I've heard so many nice things about - its butteriness, richness and depth of colour etc - but I don't know where to start. With watercolours, I'm glad I went for Artists' Qualtiy paints - is this a good idea with oils too, or doesn't it matter quite as much? Are there any particular makes you'd recommend, which are reasonable quality and reasonably priced? Any advice, thoughts or comments gratefully received.