Oil Painting

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Sadly, I realized a couple days ago that what sells the most isn't graphite/colored pencil still lifes or watercolor illustrations, but oil/acrylic landscapes. I say sadly because I'm really experienced in realism and a pretty good novice at illustration but the only mediums I know how to use are watercolor and pencil (and a little digital). Admittedly, I've gotten some commissions in the past doing what I already do using the mediums I'm good at, but the most common thing that I see actually making consistent money are oil and acrylic pieces. Cost isn't exactly the problem because I've found a beginner oil set from a brand I trust for fairly cheap and it comes with two brushes (and I already have a few of my own), but there's still much I don't know anything about, like gesso and how to choose canvas. Another point that has me hesitating is the possible smell of the supplies, such as paint thinner and the aforementioned gesso. All in all, I think I should just make the jump and at least try, because if I don't try, I eliminate all possibility of success.