Gear
Brushes
I primarily use Kolinsky Sable Brushes, but if I am using oil paints or doing some basing I will use synthetic.
These are some of my favorites: Squidmar Edition Sable Brushes, Broken Toad Miniature Series, Synthetic for Oil and everything else.
Paints
Acrylic
When it comes to Acrylic Paints I actually prefer Citadel Paints. But I also have some other brands I enjoy. Those being Monument Hobbies and Vallejo.
Oil
For Oils I exclusively use Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Color.
Basing
I have really come to enjoy the products from Geek Gaming Scenics. Their Base Ready line is really awesome to use in combination with their tufts and other products. This is really in my opinion the way to go.
Tools
I have come to have quite the assortment of odds and ends that I love but these are some of my favorites. A good light. Glasses to take your vision to the quantum realm. Really good cutters.