Oil Painting:Pilot

Hello folks , Most of my Close buddies know that I sketch some thing in my scribbling notes from time to time.Smitten by the Renaissance Art Bug, I decided that I will try some oil painting. I am not even a novice(some thing below that is my understanding ....in this new medium ).Surprisingly it started out more easily than I expected it to be.Certainly not for the Clean guys. You stink of solvent for a day after painting and please don't try it in your rooms.A well ventilated veranda or balcony would be very ideal.Tried one scenery and one expression art. Waiting for some good photos of the same to be made(my camera spoils the image with a flash..).Please feel free to comment on these. As for interested Folks please do drop in tips and tricks that you have learned from your hands at oil painting.