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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Although many modellers can master the basic techniques of construction, it is with the painting and finishing of their kits that many begin to struggle. It is this skill that gives the model its distinctive look and feel and separates the good model form the truly great one. This title presents a detailed, step-by-step approach to addressing the difficulties involved in creating realistic, colourful finishes to armour and aviation models using a variety of different media and techniques. Aimed at both the beginner and the intermediate modeller looking to improve their skills, this chapter-by-chapter guide offers something for everyone.