The airbrush is gaining popularity and becoming a valuable tool for artists to use. With the new airbrush technology, new dedicated airbrush paints, and more retailers selling airbrush products, it is easier than ever for the new airbrush enthusiast to purchase high quality reliable supplies.
There is also a wealth of information available to teach the skills of airbrushing. However, for the airbrush artist not interested in learning to do flames and skulls it is difficult to weed out the good information from the bad, and there is very little reliable information for the absolute beginner to get started effectively. Airbrush techniques and secrets have been closely guarded for so long that veteran artists are just now beginning to share their knowledge and help newcomers to the world of airbrushing.
Whether you’re wanting to paint t-shirts, models, rc cars, temporary tattoos, make-up, or fine art, you are going to want to start with high quality reliable materials. Obviously, your fundamental tool will be the airbrush. When choosing an airbrush, you’ll want to keep in mind what its primary function will be. Just like any other type of paint brush, there are specific airbrushes designed for specific functions, as well as more multi-purpose airbrushes. All of the major airbrush manufacturers provide a comparison showing the best applications for each model airbrush they produce. Continue Reading…
Learning how to do airbrushing correctly like a pro, you will have to start to do it as a freehand artist. You will have to make sure you understand the airbrush’s air pressure, distance from the surface you are painting and how to make beautiful pieces of art without the help of stencils.
It will also matter what type of airbrush you are using, whether it is single action or dual action airbrushes.
A single action airbrush is used when there is only 1 action used to do the work.
The main thing that you will have to consider when using the single action airbrushing style is that if you have the trigger down you got to keep moving as to not have a build up of paint.
It is easy to tell the difference between freehand and stencil designed work. The freehand has more of a freeflow style to it. Where you can tell that it is more of an art than a tracing job.
But if you are just starting out in doing airbrush art, it is suggested to start with stencils. You will waste a lot less paint while you get used to the airbrush techniques. Continue Reading…
If you want to take your lowrider bike building skills up a notch, think about adding airbrushing skills to your abilities so that you can make some truly awesome bikes. Add a skull, some flames, an eagle… anything to make your bike stand out from the rest of the lowrider bikes on the street.
All it takes to get started in working with paint, is to be curious about it and be motivated to expand your skills. With practice, you can learn some airbrushing techniques that can go a long way to making your ride match the vision you have for it in your mind. Continue Reading…