Airbrushing

Author: Fred Crellin
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976328
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
Airbrushing is a versatile and exciting art. The technique has been used for some 150 years, and is now finding ever more applications. This beautiful book explains how to use an airbrush. It looks at the fundamentals of how to get started, advises on maintenance of the tool and then gives step-by-step examples of a range of projects. With troubleshooting tips throughout, it enables you to get the most from your airbrush and create beautiful pieces with a professional finish. Topics covered include: Technical illustration; Watercolour landscapes; Portraits; Painting scale models; Cake decorating; T-shirts and leather; Custom painting vehicles. 'To those who airbrush the joys are well known, as well of course, as the trials and tribulations of managing the instrument itself. The airbrush student has to learn significant new skills - to master not only colour and shade, but also air pressure, paint consistency and the diverse ways of masking and shading that can help to achieve such wonderful results.' Professor Andy Penaluna. This step-by-step guide to techniques and maintenance explains how to run and maintain an airbrush and gives step-by-step examples of a range of projects. Every art or decorating form can use airbrushing including fine art, fabric printing, leatherwork and much, much more. Superbly illustrated with 399 colour photographs. Fred Crellin runs not only his own airbrushing company specializing in custom painting, portraits and cartoons but also the Artimagination Airbrush School.

How to Use an Airbrush

Author: Robert Downie
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing, Co.
ISBN: 9780890242872
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
"Tips and techniques with step-by-step instructions for 11 projects"--Cover.

The New Encyclopedia of Airbrushing Techniques

Author: Michael Leek
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780855329860
Category : Airbrush art
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
A complete A-Z visual directory of airbrushing techniques and how to use them. Using step-by-step demonstrations and the work of a wide variety of professional artists, this book explores all the major methods of working. An initial techniques section shows how basic forms are built up - with guidance on casting shadows, masking, highlighting, ghosting, haloing and more. An inspirational gallery of original work is included with many ideas which will help improve skills and develop individual styles. This comprehensive, informative encyclopedia, is a valuable to addition to the artist's bookshelf

Airbrushing and Finishing Scale Models

Author: Brett Green
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1849087253
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 490

Book Description
ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN E-BOOK. Brett Green details the prerequisites of airbrushing, including the different types of spray equipment and air sources available, offering advice on appropriate thinners, paint ratios and air pressures to ensure the most appropriate paint coverage across a range of different airbrushing applications. He then examines various airbrushing techniques across a wide range of models. Ten step-by-step, illustrated studies ranging from weathered military aircraft to pristine, high gloss motor vehicles, science fiction models, fantasy figures, groundwork and buildings will complete this in-depth guide to getting the best results on your models.

How to Master Airbrush Painting Techniques

Author: JoAnn Bortles
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 9780760323991
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Clear, step-by-step lessons from the master in the technology and techniques of airbrush art for any vehicle or surface.

Airbrush Bible

Author: Timothy Remus
Publisher: Air Skool
ISBN: 9781929133864
Category : Airbrush art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Airbrush Bible offers something for anyone interested in the art of airbrushing, offering how-to sequences done with some of the best names in airbrushing. This book is a compendium of subjects, paints and techniques; and is the one how-to book any airbrush artist needs on his or her shelf.

Airbrushing 101

Author: The Airbrush Institute LLC
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780359807543
Category : Airbrush art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is a complete "Intro to Airbrushing" course in a workbook form. A classroom in a book! There is only so much an airbrush can do - dots, lines, daggers, and shading. We introduce each skill in a logical and exciting way. In our book, each skill is cumulative, so grasping each technique is easier than tackling them out of order as you would if you were self taught and left to sift through a cluster of internet information that is not necessarily correct. Our method is successful, because we have taken the entire contents of an Intro to Airbrushing class, and made it into a workbook... yes a WORKBOOK! The skills are introduced in an interesting way, and each lesson has a corresponding workbook page that can be practiced over and over until you are proficient at each skill! There has never been anything like this before! With over 50 lessons, you will master each skill and work up to the four beautiful and challenging final projects. We cover all the basics that you need to know to get set up in airbrushing: types of airbrushes, compressors, paint, substrates, etc....even how to properly hold an airbrush and how to clean it. We are so thorough and innovative, we have earned the endorsement of Anest Iwata-Medea, Inc. AND Grex Airbrushes. A course like this costs hundreds of dollars just for tuition if you were to attend a workshop. With travel and lodging, you can spend thousands of dollars for just ONE course. With this book, you get the same content but are free to take it at your own pace. This is an excellent way to introduce airbrushing into your skill set and develop a life-long passion and income source.

The Art of Airbrushing

Author: David Morton
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 9781600582141
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Known for its smooth gradations and seamless blends, the airbrush has become a fixture in the world of fine art. With this book, aspiring airbrush artists can learn the basics through simple demonstrations and easy-to-follow projects. Beginning with instructions on using equipment and mastering fundamental techniques, the book guides readers from initial sketches to polished works of art. Full of inspiring images and helpful tips from the pros, The Art of Airbrushing is an essential one-stop resource.

The Telephone Doodle Book

Author: Andrew Pinder
Publisher: Avery
ISBN: 1592405606
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Banish boredom forever with this ingenious little book-the perfect cure for telephone tedium Whether you're waiting to talk to a computer tech in Bangalore or a reservationist at your local bistro, the world of telephone service can be fraught with long waits and disconnections. The Telephone Doodle Book to the rescue! Containing more than 150 incomplete doodles to get you started, this clever collection is designed to unleash your inner artist. Whether you sketch like Picasso or simply have itchy fingers, illustrator Andrew Pinder provides pages of ways to wake up the brain during telephone downtime. The Telephone Doodle Book will get a pen in your hands and stir creativity. From the beautifully drawn to the wickedly witty, his starting points will inspire serene scenes, funny cartoons, or scribbled jumbles of surrealistic triumph. The ideal way to burn off pent-up nervous energy and relieve stress, it offers a brilliant, artistic antidote to "hold" music.

Advanced Airbrush Art

Author: Timothy Remus
Publisher: Wolfgang Publications
ISBN: 9781941064061
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Like a video done with still photography, this book from Wolfgang Publications is made up entirely of photo sequences that illustrate each small step in the creation of an airbrushed masterpiece. Watch as well-known masters like Vince Goodeve, Chris Cruz